Welcome to What’s Helping Today, a newsletter about the everyday work of staying alive on earth, written by author and journalist Sandy Ernest Allen.

Hi all,

I’ve just shared this short, anonymous survey for my followers / subscribers / readers / fans / anyone who reads this newsletter for example or has appreciated my other works … I’m trying to learn more about YOU all and what you’re into that I create (or might create in the future).

I hope you’ll fill it out, if you’re so inclined … This is really appreciated.

Thanks for your help!!!

Here’s another quick roundup of …

Nice Stuff

Just some things to click on that don’t suck …

The above roundup from Lit Hub included Assigned Media, which icymi, recently ran my latest, an opinions essay on psych diagnoses like “gender dysphoria” — and their status politically and medically.

Also please listen to me on Cancel Me, Daddy, if you didn’t already!

This is their next, latest ep; it’s (also) great!

Speaking of New York City’s next mayor … this essay is, no surprise, fantastic:

This essay is both hard to read but highly recommended:

Just sharing a few opportunities for fellow media types:

This Marshall Project initiative for local criminal justice investigation.

And this, another great potential opportunity for journalists who do local coverage, via ProPublica (deadline fast approaching).

Once again: Thanks again for maybe filling out my survey, which is short and anonymous. It’s really appreciated.

Thanks,
Sandy

p.s. What’s Helping Today: Just saw this exists! Stoked!!!

p.p.s. Speaking of, I recently refreshed my big playlist of trans artists and bands, for anyone who wants nearly 24 hours of trans music …

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