Shiny Things and Social Justice: Unpacking Privilege

Growing up with reliance on the social safety net, witnessing the erosion of small businesses, and the quest for a more just world after a week in D.C.

What a whirlwind of a week. I spent all last week in D.C. with people from my organization discussing governing power. As I write this, I am sitting at DCA. The sun beats through the windows. So many people surround me. This is the Southwest wing. But, whatever airline you fly, and wherever you are at DCA, the diversity of D.C. is immense compared to Po…