CW: Anti-autistic ableism and mentions of self-harm There’s a beauty in my hands moving in front of me: short, jerking motions that remind me
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Author: donnie-denometsl-pomona-edu
OPINION: The Claremont Colleges can do better when it comes to HIV harm reduction
We’re fast approaching December, and specifically, World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. While we should absolutely celebrate the progress medicine and society have made
OPINION: Peaceful protests won’t save marginalized groups
I am tired of calls for peaceful protests. I want to make it clear: I am not advocating for violence. I don’t think violence
OPINION: Pitzer’s response to Trump’s trans memo was too little, too slow
It’s my third year writing an article for Transgender Day of Remembrance. I plan to keep writing them as long as I’m here and
Gaypril Unites LGBTQIA+ Community On Campus, Brings Pride
For the rest of the world, it’s the end of April. For The Claremont Colleges, where things are looking a little more rainbow than
OPINION: Navigating Health Insurance Still Proves Challenging For Trans People
My IUD cost $1,500. The complications from my IUD cost over $7,000. I know all of this because Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan —
OPINION: For Autism Acceptance Month, Think #RedInstead
CW: Ableism, anti-autism speech, death I have an automatic, almost traumatic, reaction to puzzle pieces these days. Nothing against actual puzzles, really. They’re boring,
OPINION: Disability Day Of Mourning and 1,027 Reasons To Be Angry
CW: Ableism, saneism, hate crimes, murder This article has been adapted from a speech the author gave at the 7C Disability Day of Mourning
Breaking Bonds with Organic Chemistry
After a semester of floundering, flopping, and failing, I finally withdrew from Organic Chemistry on Tuesday. It was a weight I desperately needed off
On Trans Day of Remembrance, A Few Reasons to Hope
This Monday, Nov. 20, is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Just like every year, this day is one for solemn reflection and mourning. There have been,