The Reinventions

A feminist who loves to laugh, adores Madonna and Beyonce, is entranced by zombies, and is an amateurish photographer.

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Coming soon!

I’m moving things around the site and will be trying something new, so stand by!

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Photo by Ingrid Holmquist. #CJS18

I am a Marine Corps veteran trying to find the job of her dreams in the journalism field.

I earned a dual degree at the University of Houston in English Literature and print journalism in 2016. I also co-founded the Student Veterans of America UH chapter in 2014.

In May 2018, I earned a Master’s degree at Columbia Journalism School in New York City. Like the…

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My Scarlett

You know that line from Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind,” where he raps, “Driving so slow but B.K.’s from Texas”?

That’s my experience driving around New York today.

And it took months and hell, but I finally got my baby, Scarlett, back.

After getting into my car, I drove it around trying to find a parking spot. Then when I couldn’t, I decided to drive it to Jersey and back.

Which was okay. Since…

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#SupportVets on #GivingTuesday

I just supported #SupportVets on #GivingTuesday on @ThunderclapIt // @NextOp_Inc

I just supported #SupportVets on #GivingTuesday on @ThunderclapIt // @NextOp_Inc

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How Donald Trump supporters attack journalists

A Trump supporter sent Newsweek's Kurt Eichenwald an epileptogenic video that triggers seizures.

Because I have written critically about Trump, I have received innumerable death threats, sometimes just general invocations that I should die, sometimes more specific threats that I should be shot or “lynched,” as one Trump fan wrote. I have been called “kike,” “Jew” and “anti-American Zionist,” even though I’m Episcopalian with a Jewish father (as if that makes a difference). I have received video cartoons that look like they are from Nazi Germany of hook-nosed men dressed in Jewish garb rubbing their hands greedily over piles of money. I have been told to go back where I came from, whatever that means. I have been called “fag,” “pedo,” and once—in an email that made no sense—“nigger-lover.”

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How I feel when I haven’t had my morning coffee yet

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When my doctor calls me out for not exercising enough

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LOL!!!

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Whenever I cook anything

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When I introduce my friend to my favorite show

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My Holiday Song

This post is a day late; Madge’s birthday is on the 16th. Forgive me; my run broke me off, thus slowing me down.

Nevertheless, the post must go on!

Yesterday, I ran.

I ran on a trail I haven’t been before at before. My sister has plenty of times, but for me, it was brand spanking new.

I brought my phone, instead of my iPod for the run (really, mostly walk) this time. I browse through my Spotify…

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How I make America great

How I make America great

I am Sara Samora. I am a daughter, sister, journalist, Marine vet, and now college graduate.

#HowIMakeAmericaGreat is by being passionate and angry. I raised my right hand and sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States, as well as to uphold honor, courage, and commitment.

Although the uniform came off, it doesn’t mean my duty ended.

Now I serve in a different way: bringing the…

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Soundtrack: departure, honor, and love

Soundtrack: departure, honor, and love

I saw this video on my Instagram and Facebook feeds recently, and this video just pulled me in. Not only because it displayed all the clues of “R+L=J” since season one, but because the music keeps me glued to the screen, and keeps me coming back to see it again.

The music is from another HBO show, The Leftovers. The song is entitled, The Departure and was written by Max Richter.

I love…

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Cersei That Walk to Escapism

Cersei That Walk to Escapism

Photo source: Game of Thrones, HBO

Lately, the news has been overwhelming with daily injustices. And sometimes we need a little escapism, especially during these times.

Thus, I was excited about today’s Emmy Award nominations. I hoped an actress from one of my favorite shows would be nominated, and I was ecstatic to see she is.

Game Of Thrones is one of the best shows on television, and this past…

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Kit Harington loves attention part 2/2 (requested)

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Inspiration from @drunkonschadenfreude‘s post

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LOL!!!

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Here's The Powerful Letter The Stanford Victim Read To Her Attacker

A former Stanford swimmer who sexually assaulted an unconscious women was sentenced to six months in jail because a longer sentence would have "a severe impact on him," according to a jud...

A former Stanford swimmer who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman was sentenced to six months in jail because a longer sentence would have “a severe impact on him,” according to a judge. At his sentencing Thursday, his victim read him a letter…