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Freckles & Coffee.
Cafecito meets real talk. Unfiltered essays on faith, creativity, tech, and being a woman in the room, brewed strong like my bustelo.
Open LetterApr 17, 2025
Open Letter to Tulsi Gabbard: The Cost of Telling the Truth
On truth-telling in public life, the price of speaking plainly, and why some voices are worth the cost.
Read on SubstackEssayJan 24, 2026
Nice Little Database
A closer look at how quietly we get catalogued, and what it costs when the database has our name on it.
Read on SubstackInvestigationJan 19, 2026
If We're Investigating Radiation Again… Where's the Civilian Havana Syndrome Update?
If the government is reopening radiation questions, civilians deserve the same seat at the table.
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