dystopian politics 
It’s Not Left vs. Right — It’s Democracy vs. Dictatorship
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We Didn’t Grow Up on Punk Rock to Bow to Fascists
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dystopian politics 
Checkmate: On Kirk, MAGA, and the Wrong Side of History
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dystopian life politics 
Where Are the Superheroes When We Need Them?
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Smash The Patriarchy!
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dystopian politics rants 
Abortion: Take Back Our Power
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Industrial is Dystopian Goth Music
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Poser: Impostor Syndrome

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Poser /ˈpōzər/ noun a person who acts in an affected manner in order to impress others. synonyms: exhibitionist, poseur, posturer, fake   Rewind back to the 1980’s with me… Remember calling those fakes who would come to the clubs or shows a poser? That was the ultimate insult in the scene! Fast forward to today… Ever since I got an email last week telling me that a piece of my art made it past the jury selection and is going to be in The Detroit Dirty Show (International Erotic Art Exhibition),…

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Sweet Dreams are Made of This – Music Video Addict

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My name is Laura and I am a music video addict.   I remember that wonderful summer of 1981 well.   I stayed a few weeks in Pennsylvania with my Dad, even though Mom-ster hated when I stayed there with his family. She especially hated it when I walked down the driveway to visit “Auntie” in her mobile home.  I loved spending time with Auntie – she was funny and we would sit and watch game shows or her stories on TV. That day I visited her, Auntie let me…

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Don’t Change – Remembering Michael Hutchence

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of a musical icon, Michael Hutchence of the Australian band, INXS.    I must admit, I was shaken when I first heard the news of his death on November 22, 1997.   It’s hard when you lose a pop culture icon from your youth, especially when it is unexpected and in a bizarre way. There’s been some controversy surrounding his death – some believe he was murdered and others think it was accidental auto-erotic asphyxiation. Either way, the world lost a beautiful…

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