Please don’t frame “recidivism” as going “going back to prison,” placing an exhaustive burden on the ppl coming out of incarceration. Recidivism is structural. It flourishes by placing barriers to basic opportunities such as housing & employment.
Jazmine Sullivan, speaking to men: "If you have ever benefited from a woman making one of the toughest decision of her life — terminating a pregnancy — you need to stand up." #BETAwards
If you are a person who suddenly finds yourself with a need to go camping in Minnesota or another state friendly towards camping, just know that I will happily drive you, support you, and not talk about the camping trip to anyone ever.
Isn’t it beautiful how you can request a certain type of care from one person who isn’t capable of providing it, only to be greeted by several others who can and do. Reminding you that what you’re asking for isn’t unreasonable or too much. Always trust these redirections.
A Minneapolis cop murdered a man while bystanders begged him not to. The world spoke out for change. The cops responded by abandoning their post and the mayor who oversaw every moment got re-elected to defend them. Sigh.
It’s worth noting that Cory Brooker PUBLICLY named the dynamics of racism and PUBLICLY affirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
We don’t need y’all pullin’ us to the side after the meeting whisperin’…“I’m so sorry you experienced that.”
We need you to speak up WHOLE GROUP.
I support trans people. Not in the love the sinner, hate the sin way. I take an affirmational stance in supporting trans people. If you do too, please clearly state it openly. Now more than ever. Don't make people guess where you stand. No more of the Christianese gymnastics.
Kyiv is quiet right now. Not a single car on the road when I walked outside.
There are millions of innocent civilians here who do not want conflict.
There are no winners in war.
This is where we are. We shot past dangerous and horrific a long time ago. The rubber has hit the road so who is standing shoulder to shoulder in this fight? Who truly gives a sh*t and whose on that performative bs? Let's see.