Marisa Wright
@marisa-wright.com
Civil rights lawyer and writer. Bylines: Chicago Review of Books, The Millions, Electric Literature, Ms. Magazine, Prism, Harvard Review, and more.
My holiday reading, upgraded just now by a well-timed package delivery
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My holiday reading, upgraded just now by a well-timed package delivery
Honestly no need to wait until March, just give Jessie Buckley the Oscar now
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Honestly no need to wait until March, just give Jessie Buckley the Oscar now
Also, I did not know Justice Sotomayor was using court staff to promote her book! Completely inappropriate!
August 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Also, I did not know Justice Sotomayor was using court staff to promote her book! Completely inappropriate!
Best movie I’ve seen all year. The Saturday matinee crowd couldn’t stop laughing. Just incredible work by Eva Victor.
July 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Best movie I’ve seen all year. The Saturday matinee crowd couldn’t stop laughing. Just incredible work by Eva Victor.
Everything is dispiriting, but this year’s summer blockbuster season has been fun
July 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Everything is dispiriting, but this year’s summer blockbuster season has been fun
This week at the movies
June 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This week at the movies
Advocates in Colorado have worked tirelessly to pass this bill, and we should all be grateful for their efforts! I was proud to testify in support of the COVRA alongside colleagues at @electionclinic.bsky.social, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social, + @commoncause.org in the CO House and Senate.
April 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Advocates in Colorado have worked tirelessly to pass this bill, and we should all be grateful for their efforts! I was proud to testify in support of the COVRA alongside colleagues at @electionclinic.bsky.social, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social, + @commoncause.org in the CO House and Senate.
Things have felt especially dark lately, so putting something good into the world: these two debut novels have been such a delight to read recently (by @robertpbaird.com and @nycbookgirl.bsky.social).
April 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Things have felt especially dark lately, so putting something good into the world: these two debut novels have been such a delight to read recently (by @robertpbaird.com and @nycbookgirl.bsky.social).
What a game! Go Blue!
March 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
What a game! Go Blue!
Good news: The Colorado Voting Rights Act passed out of its first committee on Tuesday after dozens of advocates showed up in support. It was a real pleasure to join them in Denver to testify in support of the bill!
February 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Good news: The Colorado Voting Rights Act passed out of its first committee on Tuesday after dozens of advocates showed up in support. It was a real pleasure to join them in Denver to testify in support of the bill!
January books! Can you tell I used reading to cope with *waves hands* this month?
February 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
January books! Can you tell I used reading to cope with *waves hands* this month?
How I’ll be spending today
January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How I’ll be spending today
Highly recommend ending your year of reading with The Best American series—a lovely opportunity to reflect on the past and find inspiration for the year ahead.
December 23, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Highly recommend ending your year of reading with The Best American series—a lovely opportunity to reflect on the past and find inspiration for the year ahead.
Some good news for the heart: Lily Yohannes commits to the USWNT ❤️💙
November 11, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Some good news for the heart: Lily Yohannes commits to the USWNT ❤️💙