Auntie Mavis’ Musings

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On Why I Don't Seem Upset "Enough"
What you're feeling right now isn't new to everyone.
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No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land—ICE Versus the Indigenous in MAGA's America
Where would they send us?
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I've Had It, Officially!
I rarely get truly enraged, but today...
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Time To Dust Off The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
In 2017, Polish activist Martin Mycielski offered advice on Twitter—hashtagged #LearnFromEurope—that eventually became a guide for dealing with fascism.
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The Autism Epidemic That Never Was
RFK Jr.'s scientific illiteracy has led the ignorant down a dangerous path.
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PSA: How to Report Hate Speech & Threats on Substack
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On the Absurdity of Christian Bigotry
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My Early Lesson In Racism And Hypocrisy
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Neither Neurodivergence Nor Mental Illness Made Them Bigots—They're Just Awful People
It's hard to admit your heroes are jerks, but the mentally ill and neurodivergent shouldn't be collateral damage.
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A Bit Of Unbridled Joy In Dark Times
Penguins! 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧✊🏼
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Decolonize Your Mind: Transphobia Is Colonial AF
For most precontact cultures in the Americas, our trans relatives were celebrated.
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On Indigenous American Foods
No matter where you live, you've been eating indigenous American foods your whole life.
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Measles Is One Of The Most Contagious Diseases On Earth
With the Trump administration suppressing public health information, here's what you need to know.
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Not Your Indigenous Mascot—My Culture Is Not A Costume
Despite numerous national & international organizations sharing the harm caused by them, people still cling to racist Indigenous mascots.
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Frat Bros Tapped for a President's Cabinet‽‽
The fear is real and justified for many women.
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Celebrate & Shop Today—Special Post Tomorrow
Happy 50th birthday to Mithaŋ (my younger Sister) Jacquee and a preview of tomorrow's guest post from Dr. Chloe Lee.
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Auntie Mavis’ Musings
Auntie Mavis’ Musings
Tókhel mitȟáwačhiŋ kiŋ owáglake. This is my personal Substack with my musings, stories from my life so far & opinions—all of which are mine alone & should not be projected on anyone else. Itaŋcan kin kiçi niunpi ni!
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