joy, conflict, smart people + how I read poetry/T.S. Eliot is overrated
**The following is horribly sad and you will gain nothing from reading it. The only part of this post that sparks joy is the pictures.** Bots and babes, Derek Chauvin's conviction was a victory in some ways, and not in others. This guilty verdict needed to happen for George Floyd's family, for the country, for every organizer and protestor who dedicated hours and hours into making this happen. I'll admit I was conflicted for all the wrong reasons because I have a lot of unlearning to do but also because I believe in the abolition of prisons and still want Chauvin to rot in a cell. It's complicated--no surprise. Thankfully, the world is full of brave people who can articulate this conflict. (I also have very patient loved ones to thank for their willingness to hear, explain, dissent, and care.) Thank you, Sean Collins . Chauvin being incarcerated does not mean other officers currently facing charges, like those who killed Rayshard Brooks or Daunte Wright , will be con...