sierrajuarez

Sierra Juarez


Sierra Juarez is a freelance journalist and fact-checker based in Mexico. She most enjoys writing about human rights and politics and working in audience engagement. Her work has appeared in the Texas Tribune, the Austin American–Statesman, and the San Antonio Current.

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Animal Crossing fans launch petition for more inclusive hairstyles

'I would love to truly have my character represent me.'

On Jun 26, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

splash mountain

Petitions crop up to ‘save’ Splash Mountain after Disney announces changing racist ride

The new ride will be based on 'Princess and the Frog.'

On Jun 26, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Parks and Recreation meeting

This county meeting about masks looks like a ‘Parks and Recreation’ episode

People are angry about having to wear a mask in public.

On Jun 25, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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Billie Eilish unfollows everyone on Instagram after saying she doesn’t want to follow abusers

She asked people to message her if she followed their abuser.

On Jun 24, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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Comedian Sarah Cooper makes fun of low turnout at Trump rally

Trump probably didn't see it. He has her blocked.

On Jun 23, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Vanderbilt University football stadium

Several women accuse Vanderbilt football players of sexual assault and rape

More and more women came forward after accusations went public on Twitter.

On Jun 22, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Elon Musk

Elon Musk designates Juneteenth a holiday—but then says it’s unpaid

'If you're using paid time off it's not a holiday, Elon.'

On Jun 19, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

racist lyft passenger

Lyft passenger goes on racist rant after driver asks him to wear a mask

The passenger threatened the driver with violence for making him get out.

On Jun 19, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

white man points AR-15 gun at Black bikers for taking a rest in his neighborhood

Video shows white man pointing an AR-15 at Black bikers for taking a break near his property

'All we're doing is standing here.'

On Jun 18, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Barron, Donald and Melania Trump

There are more than 15K signatures on petition to ‘save Barron Trump’ from family

'He is obviously...100% a leftist and we feel bad for him.'

On Jun 17, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Madison Beer

Singer Madison Beer has been canceled for saying she romanticizes ‘Lolita’

'I misspoke and would never condone inappropriate relationships of any kind.'

On Jun 16, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

screenshots from tiktok video joking about divorce

Teens are making TikToks about what it’s like to have divorced parents

One teen jokingly rated the places she's been 'traded between.'

On Jun 15, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

trump tulsa rally craigslist 'minority' ad

Is that Craiglist ad looking for ‘minority actors’ for Trump’s rally real?

Just like the last several ads, this one is almost certainly fake.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Boris Vaksman thinks 'Lincoln made a mistake'

University fencing coach fired after racist video leaks

'This is what racism looks like.'

On Jun 12, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

bodycam footage of Javier Ambler

Conservatives are having a meltdown after ‘Live PD’ cancelation

'Y'all so damn funny in your desires to be oppressed.'

On Jun 11, 2020 by Sierra Juarez