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Tessa Marley-Becker

(She/Her)
Fort Lauderdale
As seen in: Medium, Substack, Miami New Times, adp.com, Coffee or Die Magazine, OUTSFL, Smiley Movement, In Conversation (Podcast)
Covers:  Psychology, Music, Culture, Education, Food and Beverage, Philosophy, Gaming, Technology, Media Ethics and Analysis
she/her | Formerly @SmileyNews | Words in @ThisIsInsider @out_sfl | A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence. -David Hume

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Trans Figures Through History #1

Trans Figures Through History #1

Small Insights into trans history.

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Poll: Queers Feel Less Safe in Current Anti-LGBT Climate

Poll: Queers Feel Less Safe in Current Anti-LGBT Climate

Poll: Queers Feel Less Safe in Current Anti-LGBT Climate It feels like anti-LGBTQ sentiment has been rising i…

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Moms for Liberty Flops on '60 Minutes'

Moms for Liberty Flops on '60 Minutes'

Moms for Liberty Flops on '60 Minutes' Some of the largest right-wing political movements since the beginning…

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Why donate to local charities?

Why donate to local charities?

Advice on how best to support a cause that aligns with your values.

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The 12-year-old prodigy producing art for charity

The 12-year-old prodigy producing art for charity

The philanthropic artist, Arsh, just teamed up with another incredible artist.

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What's a permanent solution to the climate crisis?

What's a permanent solution to the climate crisis?

Restoring our land instead of preserving it, Kiss the Ground aims to make lasting change.

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A Conversation with Parts of Myself

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By Tessa Marley-Becker
| Medium
Dealing with a light heartbreak, my mind starts racing, different parts of myself fighting for attention. For control. I’m hurt. A woman I felt for incredibly deeply left me, and all I’m feeling is hurt. The Urge makes its presence known, saying, “You always end up hurt. You’re on the receiving end.” “Yeah, but…” “You get derailed. That fragile little heart of yours laid bare. I think you might enjoy this you sick fuck. Do you like being a sad little puppy?” My eyes sink. Maybe it’s right.
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Trans Figures Through History #1

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By Tessa Marley-Becker
| Substack
Under the sun in ancient Rome, you are parading, carrying a massive black rock with your fellow priests to Cybelle, considered the Great Mother of the Gods. You are a Galli, a castrated priest who dresses exclusively as a woman with the accompanying adornments. You occupy a gender grey area and a major cult in Roman society. You may not have the words for it but many many years later with an entirely different language, you may have been considered transgender.
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Take a Sip, Bartender Diaries: 0

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By Tessa Marley-Becker
| Medium
By Tessa Marley-Becker I don't know if you've taken a look around recently, but the market for writers and journalists hasn't been great of late. From what I've heard from working journalists and editors and my own attempts at freelance work, there's been a noticeable shrink in available work. So while journalism is my first passion an increasingly common layoff led me to take up bartending to make ends meet.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing a story in the South Florida Gay News about homophobia in the gaming community.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope, but I'd like to.

How is social media changing news?

I always look at Twitter for that answer, news has moved to a lot of hearsay and instant reaction without thoughtful analysis.
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