Archive - Auntie Mavis’ Musings

I've Had It, Officially!

I rarely get truly enraged, but today...

Jun 18 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

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.

Jun 16 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

April 2025

The Autism Epidemic That Never Was

RFK Jr.'s scientific illiteracy has led the ignorant down a dangerous path.

Published on The Big Picture • Apr 30

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.

Published on The Big Picture • Apr 11

This Week In The Big Picture

Apr 9

A Bit Of Unbridled Joy In Dark Times

Penguins! 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧✊🏼

Apr 6 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

March 2025

Decolonize Your Mind: Transphobia Is Colonial AF

For most precontact cultures in the Americas, our trans relatives were celebrated.

Mar 31 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

On Indigenous American Foods

No matter where you live, you've been eating indigenous American foods your whole life.

Mar 12 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

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.

Mar 8 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

February 2025

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.

Feb 9 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

Frat Bros Tapped for a President's Cabinet‽‽

The fear is real and justified for many women.

Feb 8 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

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.

Feb 7 •

Amelia Mavis Christnot

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