Jess PhoenixAn Open Letter to the People of the United States of AmericaLet me start with clarity: People begging not to be murdered by police is in no way the same as people angry they lost an election.3 min read·Jan 7, 2021--21--21
Jess PhoenixAn Open Letter to California’s 25th Congressional District CommunityI had drafted this before the news of Katie Hill’s resignation from Congress, and I think it still merits sharing.3 min read·Oct 27, 2019----
Jess PhoenixScience IS PoliticalI’m a scientist who ran for Congress. Right away, I’ve outed myself as an oddball. Considering the founders of the United States regularly…6 min read·Nov 6, 2018--1--1
Jess PhoenixAn Open Letter to People Who Send Hate Mail to ScientistsApologizing for the behavior of talking heads damages our ability to solve real-world problems.5 min read·Sep 13, 2018--2--2
Jess PhoenixYes, Now Is the Time to Talk About ItApril 20th, 1999. Sirens blared in the distance as I hurried along the broad sidewalk next to my high school’s administration building. I…5 min read·Apr 11, 2018----
Jess PhoenixA perfect storm in CaliforniaThis weekend at the Women’s March in L.A., I was floored by the power people have when we come together to fight for our sisters, our…2 min read·Jan 23, 2018----