Dani Brand’s published writing—from journalism to poetry.
Journalism
The Transhumanist Agenda
Examining the fears, myths, and truths behind science as our savior
In this web-rendition of Brand’s print article for The Lexington Line A/W ‘20: Flipped Edition, Brand dissects the Transhumanist movement with a decided inquisition to examine the ethicality of this new science for humanity.
5 Ancient Greek Poems That Could Literally Be Tweets
Focusing in on the infiltration of modern art, Brand explores the connection between the current and the ancient in this article about Sappho’s prolific works in a modern context.
Black Lives Matter Explained For White People By a White Person
After George Floyd’s death, there was a constant stream of discourse regarding the responsibility of white people to do their part in correcting the intrinsically racist course of America’s treatment toward people of color.
My Jeep Tried To Kill Me, But Here’s Why I Forgave Her
The story of a girl and her car(s). Some homicidal, some old, some borrowed, some new.
The American Bias: The Exhaustive Failure of Our Criminal Justice System
Brand digs into the many facets of one of the biggest failures of America: The criminal justice system. Through interviews with several prison workshop teachers, a former Mississippi Federal Prison Correctional Officer, and extensive research, this failure becomes impossible to ignore.
How to Spend Your Stimulus Check
A light-hearted satire borne from the beginning stages of quarantine brain on how $1,400 can go a lot farther than you’d imagine, on many things you would not initially think of. Rent? What about white sand beaches in your living room?
Beauty & Sex: How Good Sex Affects Your Look
A 5-point article convincing you to have sex for, at the very least, the sake of your skin. When all else fails, it may be time to open up Tinder.
How to Not Panic in the Face of Pandemic Hysteria
In the beginning of the pandemic, Brand took it upon herself to build a comprehensive list of things to do in order to remain calm. Yes, wash your hands. Also? Maybe just take a breath. In your home, alone. It’ll all be okay.
Homegrown Terrorism: White Nationalists and Neo-Nazis
The pandemic before the pandemic: White nationalists and neo-Nazis. In February of 2020, these bad boys were finally listed as a national threat priority by FBI Director, Christopher Wray.
Twitter’s Ablaze With “Eat The Rich”
At the start of 2020, socialist concepts became quite popular through the spread of them on Twitter. The principle catchphrase for those who are fed up with America’s extremism form of capitalism? “Eat The Rich.” Sorry, Bezos.
A Necessary Education on Neofeminism
The fifth wave of feminism has come in by way of #girlbossenergy, man-hating, and female supremacist tactics. Is it feminism, or its own beast entirely?
Navigating the Labyrinth of Connection
Connecting with others is, and always has been, a tricky minefield to get through. Through the analogy of the ancient Greek Labyrinth, Brand explores this concept.
Full Send: I Spent 48 Hours as a Frat Bro
Brand takes to ground about Greek Life by inserting herself into it with full force. Spending 48 hours as a frat bro in upstate New York, she returns with a detailed story filled with drinking, bleeding butt cheeks, and a touching sentimentality.
Tall Girl Writers, Do Better
As a dedicated binge-watcher of the plethora of cringe-worthy content that Netflix routinely distributes to the masses, Brand reviews the Netflix Original “Tall Girl.”
The Millennial Obsession With Being Seen
Brand navigates the generationally new fascination with sharing every aspect of your life in the public eye through the analogy of “The Matrix” concept of the red pill and blue pill.
Total Absolution For $121
Inspired by writers like Joan Didion and Hunter S. Thompson, Brand took to the Church of Scientology with a desire to potentially be recruited as a cult member and time to kill. This is her documented experience, including a photo of her test results at the end.
I Dated an Instagram Influencer and Here’s What I Learned
Dating culture has changed wildly over the past few years thanks to the inadvertent access to commonplace “celebrities”—also known as “influencers.” Read about Brand’s experience here.
Cool and Cute Wardrobe Revamp: Climate Change Edition
Brand satirically comments on the state of the world’s drastically changing climate through the lens of fashion faux pas and a wardrobe overhaul. She breaks it up by region so everyone can be prepared.
Designer Suicide
Fashion has a way of steering into the obscure, but when does obscure become obscene? Brand investigates this line when discussing several Fashion Week shows of 2019 that showcased explicitly racist designs and accessories.
The Transhumanism Effect
As an avid fan of futuristic technology, Brand wrote her very first published piece of writing on transhumanist technologies.