Jess Phoenix·Jan 7, 2021An 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.A response icon21A response icon21
Jess Phoenix·Oct 27, 2019An 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.
Jess Phoenix·Nov 6, 2018Science 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…A response icon1A response icon1
Jess Phoenix·Sep 13, 2018An Open Letter to People Who Send Hate Mail to ScientistsApologizing for the behavior of talking heads damages our ability to solve real-world problems.A response icon2A response icon2
Jess Phoenix·Apr 11, 2018Yes, 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…
Jess Phoenix·Jan 23, 2018A 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…