Being Salvadoran, Being Mixed, and Learning to See the World Differently

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. So fuck it. I’m going to talk about being Hispanic. More specifically, being Salvadoran. I don’t talk about my Hispanic heritage nearly as much as I probably should. I’ve written about plenty of things over the years—society, culture, politics, religion, morality, empathy, current events, and all sorts of other topics—but myContinue reading “Being Salvadoran, Being Mixed, and Learning to See the World Differently”

The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate

There’s a certain eerie dĆ©jĆ  vu that comes with watching the government grind to a halt again, but this time, the tone feels different. The usual expectation that cooler heads will eventually prevail, that some form of resolution will limp out of Congress within a week or two, has given way to a far moreContinue reading “The Indefinite Shutdown: A Political Strategy Disguised as Stalemate”

Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?

There comes a point when frustration turns into reflection. When you’ve tried to follow the rules, done everything right, made changes, waited patiently — and still, the answer is no — you start to ask yourself if something deeper is happening. For me, that point came after the third rejection. I’ve been applying for AdSenseContinue reading “Is Google AdSense Discriminating Against Me?”

Trump’s Ballroom: A Distraction, Not a Disaster

So, Trump wants to build a ballroom at the White House. And apparently, the political world is losing its collective mind over it. But honestly — who the fuck cares? Let’s be real here. Trump’s gonna do what Trump’s gonna do. He’s already tossed the rulebook out the window years ago, so acting shocked nowContinue reading “Trump’s Ballroom: A Distraction, Not a Disaster”