Mercedes AllenHow Drag Queen Story Hours Became the Center of a Conservative SchismDrag Queen Story Hours might not seem like a revolution, but they have sparked a revolt in conservative circles, nonetheless.Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
Mercedes AllenThe Policing of Media over Jussie SmollettSo, watching how right-wing media is leveraging the Jussie Smollett story, here is what I think is the most important aspect, which few…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Mercedes AllenGospel By GaslightIf gaslighting is “a form of manipulation that seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or members of a group, hoping to make…Jun 29, 2017Jun 29, 2017
Mercedes AllenHow Coinciding Interest Opportunism Helps Consolidate The Far-Right As A Political Force.A short anecdotal note from within the social conservative bubble.May 25, 2017May 25, 2017
Mercedes AllenThe Problem is Fundamentalism, Not Islam (or Christianity).When I started my transition, the first troubles I had were with the tenants in my building, though the conflicts weren’t overt. Instead…Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Mercedes AllenPitting “identity politics” against class struggle is backwards, and the path to self-defeatI guess I shouldn’t be surprised that one of the first things America’s political left would do during the 2016 election post-mortem is to…Nov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016