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ICE is Deadly
by Lauren Pope — Yesterday, Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent who shot her three times at point blank range. Many videos released yesterday show her turning away from the agent. I am going to temporarily set aside the question of whether this was a justified use of force, because focusing on that question obscures a larger and more important one. Why was ICE in Minneapolis at all? This was not a neutral or routine law enforcement interaction. Paramilitary federal agents h
7 hours ago3 min read


Nuclear Disarmament Resources for Families
by Lauren Pope — These resources help families of all backgrounds understand why nuclear disarmament matters for human dignity and the...
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Murder is Not Pro-life
by Lauren Pope — There’s an image from my childhood that is forever embedded in my brain: a teenage girl, covered in blood, being carted...
Jun 25, 20253 min read


AI Is Not Your Friend
by Lauren Pope — AI is not your friend. Unfortunately, it’s quite good at pretending otherwise. LLMs are very skilled at mirroring your...
May 27, 20253 min read


In Defense of Life
by Lauren Pope — By now you’ve probably heard of the tragic bombing of an IVF clinic in California. The explosion killed the bomber and...
May 19, 20253 min read


AI and Dehumanization
by Lauren Pope — Content warning: discussion of porn and sexual violence My husband showed me a video a few days ago that depicted Jerry...
Mar 15, 20233 min read


I Had a D&C After a Missed Miscarriage. I’m Still Anti-Abortion.
by Lauren Pope — Like Jessa Duggar, I had a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure performed after a missed miscarriage. And — despite...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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