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Artifact of Death, Artifact of Life

A story about Nazi meth and Russian bone music, and my new friend Nathan. Artifact of Death, Artifact of LifeArtifact of Death, Artifact of Life Miles Whitney Passover, 2025 I’m at a seder, sharing the story of the Israelites’ flight from Egypt. My own flight is…NEW FEATHERS ANTHOLOGY

The Return of the Garden

The Return of the Garden

An essay about hope. The Return of The Garden, Discretionary LoveEven before my daughter Isabel died, my spouse and I were struggling. We seemed incapable of working through anythingDiscretionary LoveMiles Whitney

The First Amendment Should Protect Trans People’s Passports

The First Amendment Should Protect Trans People’s Passports

https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/trump-passport-order-vs-first-amendment In this piece, I explore whether being forced to use a "M" or "F" on a passport, consistent with the current administration's definition of "sex", is a form of compelled speech prohibited by the First Amendment.

"Sex" Markers on Passports as Compelled Speech under the First Amendment

"Sex" Markers on Passports as Compelled Speech under the First Amendment

The First Amendment Should Protect Trans People’s Passports — AssignedTrump’s executive order defining sex made it clear that passport sex markers will now carry an ideological message. The constitution protects Americans from being forced to endorse ideological messages with which they disagree.AssignedAssigned

What Does the Oath of Office Compel when it says to Defend the Constitution

What Does “Defending the Constitution” Really Mean?Does the oath of office I swore as an attorney for the trial court permit or even require me to defend the Constitution by force, if it is threatened by an illegitimate and authoritarian government?Liberal CurrentsMiles Whitney

Promised to God

Promised to God

Promised to God – TrashLight PressMiles Whitney

Show Me Your Papers: Trans Travelers in the Bathroom Ban Era

Show Me Your Papers: Trans Travelers in the Bathroom Ban Era

I’m a Trans Traveler. I May Need to Start Carrying “Papers” When Visiting These States.The 2024 elections caused me to revisit the challenges facing transgender travelers.SlateMiles Whitney

The Origin Story of Death

After my daughter died, I asked myself whether God created death in the first six days, making death included in what God deemed to be "very good?" I was surprised by what I found (and didn't find.) Miles Whitney – An excerpt from ‘The Origin Story of