Friday Links

READING THIS WEEK...

If you only read one thing, read this. Shero, Jennifer Justus highlights six refugees living and working in Nashville. Jennifer tells stories in a way that makes you feel like you know, and want to meet, the person she's writing about.

This is a long read, but it's a must read for Roxane Gay fans.

Still trying to figure out how/what to do in this political climate? Here's a handy guide.

Tennessee town halls in The New York Times.

Basically, I am Eileen Fisher. Purpose chair? Yes. Elastic waist jeans? Yasssss.

WATCHING AND LISTENING...

I watched Season 5 of Veep this week - the entire season. I love that show so much. And I finished Season 5 of Girls, so I'm going to start Season 6 this weekend. I don't care what anyone says, I think this show is genius.

My podcast game was fire this week. I recommend two different episodes of Sooo Many White Guys: #15 Phoebe and Issa Rae Super Black It Up, and #16 Phoebe and Alaska Are Casual yet Impressive. And the Pod Save America episode “Card-carrying badass" with Katie Couric - yes.

I ENDORSE...

Downloadable #resistance postcards.

Cammy's Lil Sweeties.

Baby goat farm tours.

Breakup photo shoots.

lulz...

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR...

Janet Mock: Young People Get Trans Rights. It’s Adults Who Don’t.
The New York Times

Oklahoma Lawmaker Calls Women 'Hosts' While Defending His Abortion Bill
Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue

INSPIRATION...

Via Natalie Soud

EVENTS...

NFC Disability Justice Caucus meeting with Alison Kafer
Sat, Feb 25, 10am
123 Buttrick Hall, Vanderbilt University

Lovers Vs Fighters
Sat, Feb 25, 9pm
Delinquent Debutantes, 3723 Charlotte Ave

We Are Watching Rally at the Capitol - #MoralMondays
Mon, Feb 27, 3pm
Tennessee State Capitol

TEP Williamson County Meeting
Mon, Feb 27, 6pm
Frothy Monkey, 125 5th Ave S, Franklin

TEP Wear RED Against SB127
Tues, Feb 28, 10:30am
Legislative Plaza, Nashville

SURJ Faith February Meeting
Tues, Feb 28, 6:30pm
The Temple, 5015 Harding Pk

Love Is Love Nashville Pride Mixer
Wed, March 1, 6pm
Sinema, 2600 Franklin Pk

SURJ Cross Class Solidarity and Anti-Racist Organizing
Thurs, March 2, 7pm (8pm EST)
National Conference Call