Luna CoolerWhat I’d like to have learned about Thanksgiving in elementary: a lamentWhen it came to the subject of Thanksgiving in elementary school, the curriculum offered us a story as saccharine as the Fun Dip we would…Nov 23, 2017Nov 23, 2017
Luna CoolerPlease leave military imperialism out of the transgender ban¶ Let me tell you, I hate the military. The American government spends entirely too much on it, when they could be spending on public…Jul 29, 2017Jul 29, 2017
Luna CoolerAt least some exposure to cursive, please — or am I just a handwriting purist?¶ Several months ago I had to write a letter. It had to be addressed to one of these two siblings, an eight year old girl and an eleven…Jan 6, 2017Jan 6, 2017
Luna CoolerHow to let out your anger in unhealthy and potentially abusive ways (don’t do it)Man, I’ve been particularly nasty to my platonic life partner, J.Jul 29, 2016Jul 29, 2016
Luna CoolerHeForShe and the overlooked complexities of gender and imperialism: an open letterDear Emma Watson, Elizabeth Nyamayaro, UN Women, and all followers of the HeForShe movement,Mar 26, 2016Mar 26, 2016
Luna CoolerTo people who appropriate another culture to “express themselves”I remember when I was in seventh grade; it was St. Patrick’s Day and everyone had to wear green.Nov 25, 2015Nov 25, 2015
Luna CoolerWhy I’m not a big fan of autumnYesterday was the Autumnal Equinox — the first day of autumn. A lot of people are enjoying this because it’s a shift from the too-hot…Sep 25, 2015Sep 25, 2015
Luna CoolerAccepting gay marriage as a CatholicThree days ago (I think), the Supreme Court in America legalized gay marriage. Since I was in the Philippines–and still am right now–I…Jul 2, 2015Jul 2, 2015
