A blog by Katie Cruz
US election ad revenue is expected to top $17 Billion in 2024. That’s 42,500 houses that could fight homelessness. That could feed 4.2 million people for a full year, which is more than the population of Los Angeles. It could cover a year of healthcare for 1.2 million people. #Imagine if our politicians spent less
Effective immediately, MAP Merch Shop is discontinuing Monero as a payment option. Monero has been problematic from the beginning, requiring more work from me, for little return. Monero has also been confusing for our customers. Despite a vocal group advocating for adding Monero as a payment option, out of hundreds of sales over the last
I recently watched the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for President, and shared her vision for the future of America. I was already a Kamala supporter, but after hearing that speech, I literally said out loud: “America and the world will be in good hands when Kamala Harris is President.” Her
This piece was originally written for Full MEDAL Journal. The US state of Louisiana has just legalized the forced surgical castration of those convicted of raping a child. From: WAFB – Baton Rouge As of Thursday, August 1, for the first time in the country’s history, child rapists can now be ordered by a judge
I was recently asked a few questions… 1. How did I get comfortable being a public MAP? Years of being in the MAP community. Years of philosophy. I know who I am, and I know what I’m not. No one can take that away from me. 2. What’s it like being out and a public
Love is love, and having feelings doesn’t make one a monster. The law was written in black and white. But love is colorful. We can’t condone breaking the law, but the law isn’t always the arbiter of what is ethical. Your feelings are not a flaw. The flaw is society’s reaction to your feelings.
A novel activist group and forum known as “MAP Union” has published a list of “VERY Important 2025 Principles,” which they propose as a guide for activism efforts. Improving Visibility of MAPs and AAMs (Adult-Attracted Minors) in society. Combat stigma and misinformation concerning these groups. Promote an accuracy and evidence-based approach to correcting misconceptions. Safe/value-neutral language used to
Excerpt from a conversation I had with another MAP Just know that having an orientation doesn’t make you a monster. It doesn’t mean you are destined to act unethically. You explained your feelings for children in your previous email. Don’t let anyone tell you that those are not your feelings, or that your feelings are
I am seeking a volunteer to manage a particular multimedia MAP activism project. This volunteer would be tasked with: Familiarizing themselves with and sharing the vision for this project. Building and managing a team comprised of many people and jobs that can advance the project forward. Having a basic understanding of the tools and methods
