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Matthew Maniaci

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Twenty-Five Years of Pain and Anguish

An incomplete history of my personal trauma.

Jan 9, 2024

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Jan 9, 2024

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My Privilege Affects Everything I Write

I can sympathize and empathize, but I might never understand.

Jul 26, 2023

A sign taped to a wall that reads “Recognize your own white privilege. Have the uncomfortable talk with family/friends. Make change!”

Jul 26, 2023

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About Me Stories

About Me — Matthew Maniaci

Ten pounds of weird in a five-pound bag.

Dec 8, 2020

About Me — Matthew Maniaci

Dec 8, 2020

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The Odd Thing

We are Underreacting to Everything

And democracy is on the line.

Mar 18

Two protestors smile while holding signs at a protest. One is a drawing of the Statue of Liberty rolling her eyes. The other is a caricature of Donald Trump reaching toward the first sign with a word balloon that reads “I moved on her like a bitch.”

Mar 18

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The Odd Thing

Welcome to The Odd Thing

We’re all odd here.

Jan 30

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Jan 30

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The Odd Thing

Immigrants are More than Just the Jobs They Do

Let’s drag this conversation away from capitalism and back to humanity.

Jan 30

Several people working in a farm field.

Jan 30

On January 20, 2025, Everyone in America Lost

Your vote will not protect you.

Jan 20

An American flag at half mast. Clouds are gathering in the background.

Jan 20

Evil is Boring

And good is messy and complicated.

Jan 17

A man in a suit, wearing a nice watch, straightening his tie.

Jan 17

Moral Superiority Won’t Save Us

Now, the work starts anew.

Jan 7

Moral Superiority Won’t Save Us

Jan 7

I Want My Friends To Impose On Me

Never hesitate to call me, to talk to me, to impose yourself on me.

Dec 30, 2024

A group of people, each of them smiling.

Dec 30, 2024

Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

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I write about everything from my experience with mental illness to politics to philosophy. Much of my so-called "wisdom" is from Tumblr dot com. He/him/his.

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