Archive - Beth Macy

A minister is fleeing trans hate—for the second time in three years

'Where are the churches?'

Jun 12 •

Mobilizing for truth, turnips, and my forthcoming ‘manifesto’

'We’ve got to speak out, frankly'

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Follow Your Neck Hairs (in writing and life)

And RIP Mavis the wonder dog

May 22 •

My advice to graduates: Be you, partner well, and put down ya damn phone

(From my Hollins University commencement speech yesterday)

May 19 •

April 2025

'I'll go to jail if I have to'

How to care for local immigrants like your life, too, depends on it—and a call for ideas

Apr 18 •

April is for Allies

Protesting for democracy, searching for solidarity

Apr 3 •

March 2025

Protesting the VA cuts, mending, and other progressive spring cleaning tips

Hey everybody, welcome to my first newsletter over at Substack!

Mar 14 •

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