If this was about babies, there would be universal healthcare. Free education. Free daycare. Southern states would be doing all they can to drop the Black maternal mortality rate. This is about power and control
pro-life but no paid maternity leave. pro-life but no affordable accessible health care. pro life but no access to mental resources for the mother. pro-life but no changes in the foster system. pro-life but no guaranteed access to good education. pro life but no increase in wages
The United States we know today was built with the labor of enslaved Black Americans. The last were not freed (officially) until 19 June 1865. Let us celebrate— and never forget.
there are just no fucking words that capture the horror and insanity of more than a dozen children being shot to death in their elementary school. especially when it’s not the first time it’s happened. especially when you know nothing will change as a result.
The biggest aha moment occurred for me recently when I was shown that one reason certain people aren’t more self aware and don’t have the ability to self reflect is actually because the part of the brain that supports that cognitive function is underdeveloped in some people.
Graduating from college is a HUGE accomplishment, new grads please don’t let anyone on the internet or around you make you feel like it was a small feat. Congratulations!! 🍾