About This Blog
Welcome to Notes from the Edge of the System.
This is where I write about the issues that matter most to me — from disability rights and accessibility to broader concerns about justice, equity, and how the systems we live under affect real people.
I’ve always had a heart for advocacy. Years ago, I was on mailing lists focused on Iraq during the sanctions period and the lead-up to war. I don’t consider myself a peace activist in the traditional sense — I do believe there are times, like World War II, when war may be necessary. But I also believe that violence should never be the first option. Most of the time, we fail one another when we rush to conflict without compassion.
These days, my writing focuses mostly on domestic issues, particularly the kinds of decisions being made that directly affect people’s lives here in the U.S. But I also care deeply about international topics, especially those involving the Middle East, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy.
You might say this blog is about seeing things clearly — not just visually, but morally. As someone who is blind, I experience the world differently. I also see patterns others sometimes miss, especially where injustice hides behind policy, systems, or silence.
Whether I’m writing about accessibility in public education, affordable housing, or issues of global concern, my goal is the same: to advocate for those who deserve to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity.
Thank you for reading, and for standing with me at the edges — where voices still need to be heard.
Notes from the edge of the system 