Here is a fantastic resource for getting in to racism work for white people. Do not ask people of color to hold your hand. You have access to the internet. Now use it. https://t.co/ovNqLnEd9P
“What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. You have to defend each other. You have to fight.” —Mike Davis
Every time AOC speaks, the possibilities of what we could be and should be, are so obvious.
“I am tired of communities of faith being weaponized and being mischaracterized, because the only time “religious freedom” is invoked, is in the name of bigotry and discrimination”
Pre-colonization Glass Gem Corn, Indigenous to North America, regrown by a Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. This particular corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties.
Feels like a good time to revisit the Doctrine of Discovery: the Christian legal theory with which Europeans gave themselves the right to colonize the globe.
It asserted that Christian Nations became the rightful owner of any land they found occupied by non-Christian people.
Minimum wage in:
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019 $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
If wages had kept pace with productivity gains over the last 50 years, it would be $24/hour.
@KimTallBear How about a quick reminder as you finish conversation. “Oh, don’t forget your passport.” Or “Oh, Make sure your passport is up to date.” That’s a biggie. Many haven’t renewed the one they have.
Disrupting the gendered stereotypes that children encounter requires attention and intention, but it doesn't have to be complicated. https://t.co/rDSur56enW
"What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. . . . You have to fight." #ActiveHope https://t.co/O7mNlCrnb1
Did you know that the US has no official policy against enforced disappearances? Nearly 100 other nations have all signed on to a global compact to stop the violent disappearances of people worldwide; the US is not one of them. Learn why: https://t.co/4leyLlo6ql
@revfredsmall@TricksyRaccoon Oh, well he is critical of Southern California, and takes on different topics such as architecture, or the fires and rains and people not being aware, or not caring it’s a desert in a mega drought. So I forgot he’s pretty specific to this area.
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Organizing Call for Oct 1st National Day of Action to End Violence and Genocide on Transgender People in Los Angeles happening next Tuesday, Sep 6th 7-8pm PST!!! Pls DM me if interested! @thatduanepaul @reviewqueenla @MHStigmaFighter
"We held a live and colorful Rising at the Kröpcke. The following pictures reflect the #1BillionRising flash mob. Stay tuned for a simple film compilation!" - (📸) @frauennotruf_hannover (#Hanover, Germany)
Full gallery on FB @VDay#VDay#UntilTheViolenceStops