!! UKRAINE
i woke up at 5am today because of the sounds of explosions. and let me tell you, it was one of the scariest moments of my life. people are dying here for absolutely no reason. CIVIL PEOPLE. russia attacks houses, hospitals, shops etc. +
365 trans people have lost their lives to violence in the last year alone - the highest number on record.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember them all and recommit to taking action to end anti-trans hatred and bigotry.
#TransDayOfRemembrance
In 2016, hundreds of thousands of ppl throughout Poland protested a proposed TOTAL ban on abortion, culminating in "Black Monday" during which women refused to to attend school, work, or participate in domestic chores.
Within days, politicians backed off and voted the bill down.
Huge crowd of 'BLM' protesters gather outside NYC's The Met just as fashion's biggest night kicks off at the gala
Police detain demonstrators attending a BLM protest at the Met Gala 2021 on Fifth Avenue in New York
Sickening that Derek Chauvin, a white cop who’s shown no remorse, gets 22.5 years but may only serve 15 years with good behavior for murdering George Floyd - while Willie Simmons, a Black Army vet, is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for stealing $9.
Derek Chauvin was just sentenced to 22 years for murdering a man in broad daylight. There are people serving life sentences right now for non-violent drug offenses.
There’s never been justice in our justice system.
Pride Month is about uplifting joy, centering celebration and honoring its origins of protest. We wish a happy Pride to all queer educators, students and communities—and we will continue to demand LGBTQ-inclusive spaces year-round.
oprah asking elliot page what part of his transition has brought him the most joy is so beautiful. no more pushing the narrative that existing as trans has to mean constant pain !!! i would like to see more celebration of trans happiness ! YES 🕺
REMINDER: COVID-19 rates are still rising in prisons and jails.
At least 378,465 incarcerated people are currently sick with COVID-19.
The pandemic isn’t over until all of us are safe.
Horrifying story out of Oregon. This woman called 911 for domestic violence. Cops showed up, harassed her, and a few days later one returned to her house and raped her. When she demanded justice in front of PD building, *she* was the one who was arrested
https://t.co/PYpt4tx8v9