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Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start

A few weeks ago, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on behalf of Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, and frankly longshot, Terry…

4 min readNov 3, 2021

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Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start

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Bethany Bannister

On Birthdays and Transformative Years

Today is the last day of one year in my life. Tomorrow, my life cycle changes out its last digit for a higher number.

4 min readAug 16, 2021

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On Birthdays and Transformative Years

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Bethany Bannister

Expanse

Do you remember That time you flirted With running for office To become the man You thought I wanted?

1 min readJul 22, 2021

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Volcanic Avalanche

Fire red flame Eruption burning I ripped my lying heart out, Even as it continued To controvert

1 min readJul 20, 2021

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Volcanic Avalanche

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Smart, Sassy, and Liberal

Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP

At this point in the 2018 cycle, Beto O’Rourke did not have wide name recognition. He had a social media presence but it’s debateable about…

2 min readJul 15, 2021

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Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP

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Bethany Bannister

Earthquake

Earthquake And the first crack appeared Salt water poured through Streaming down apples

1 min readJul 15, 2021

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Bramble

In the bramble Where sweet berries lay And monsters fear to tread Upon thorny branches We’ll wrap vines around us Watching fireflies…

1 min readJul 13, 2021

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Smolder

Burning flame Of curious consequence A racing blue-violet And a scarring roar Leaving terrifying scorches Upon a winding trail Seasons blew…

1 min readJul 2, 2021

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Smolder

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Smart, Sassy, and Liberal

Can’t Loki BE Loki?

Marvel has flirted with LGBTQIA+ characters for years before being bought by Disney. I mean, do you honestly know many heteronormative Gods

4 min readJun 30, 2021

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Can’t Loki BE Loki?

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Bethany Bannister

What’s Wrong With Me. Maybe. Probably? IDK.

The first boy to ever kiss me — even just a peck on the cheek was named James. We were playing during the summer at daycare on the playset…

7 min readJun 28, 2021

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What’s Wrong With Me. Maybe. Probably? IDK.

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Bethany Bannister

Bethany Bannister

Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with strong opinions with a kind heart. Combined with excellent writing, these are my super powers.

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