Personal Essays & Reflections

Independent Civic Creator: The Mission to Bring You The Brie-fing Full-Time

From Baby Bird to Band of Brie-fers: We're Six Months Old!

Jul 22 •

Brie McReynolds

SPECIAL BRIE-FING: Meet The Author - Brie’s Story In Photos

It's important to me that my subscribers trust me. That requires sharing :)

Jul 8 •

Brie McReynolds

I did not have falling in love during the fall of democracy on my 2025 bingo card, but here we are.

Jun 23 •

Brie McReynolds

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Ten Years: And Still We Hope, Despite The Costs

Ten years ago today, Donald Trump announced he was running for President in the 2016 elections.

Jun 17 •

Brie McReynolds

Just for fun: My most viral TikTok was an accident

I came from TikTok originally...

May 11 •

Brie McReynolds

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One time I sang a reggaeton song and went viral on TikTok in Latin America

I came from TikTok originally...

May 10 •

Brie McReynolds

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I came from TikTok originally...

May 10 •

Brie McReynolds

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Soul Songs: 32 Songs That Found Me *Exactly* When I Needed Them (and Who I Was Back Then)

Whenever I hear them, I return very briefly to that past version of myself… It's a gift that only these songs can provide.

Feb 28 •

Brie McReynolds

I Do Not Bow: How American Patriotism Fuels My Opposition

This isn't a policy difference; you're disregarding the most BASIC of facts I know about myself as a citizen of this country.

Feb 23 •

Brie McReynolds

#DissolveDem: Now's The Perfect Time To Build A New Political Party

We The People need a new political party; more importantly, we need to dissolve the Democratic Party.

Feb 22 •

Brie McReynolds

Grieving America: A Personal Reflection on Lost Ideals

If this is what makes America “great”, then the America I loved is dead… or it never really existed.

Feb 13 •

Brie McReynolds

Lil' AutoBrie-ography

To become a trusted source, I have to tell you who I am! Here's a more in-depth introduction for myself.

Feb 8 •

Brie McReynolds

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