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Thing a Day

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

Happy Sweet 16 to the Federal Minimum Wage

Sixteen candles, sixteen years of $7.25 an hour.

Jun 13

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Jun 13

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Imposter Syndrome is Dead

And Donald Trump killed it.

May 13

A warped, grainy picture of Donald Trump.

May 13

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Social Justice Isn’t Profitable, but We Must do it Anyway

Even when there is no money and plenty of danger, the work must be done.

May 1

A group of masked people at a protest holding a large banner that reads “We who believe in freedom cannot rest.”

May 1

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Treat Your Friends Better Than Their Partners Treat Them

Jealous of our friendship? You should be.

Apr 29

Treat Your Friends Better Than Their Partners Treat Them

Apr 29

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The Book of People

Chapter 1, Verses 1–35

Apr 16

The Book of People

Apr 16

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I’m Doing Fine

Hey everyone, just wanted to check in and let you know how I’m doing. Things are going well, and I’m doing fine.

Apr 9

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Apr 9

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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

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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