Thanks Rev.! Hope you find the piece useful ❤️
This is very much worth a read.
The good news is that, unlike Iranians, Americans have a longstanding tradition of free speech, making it much harder to silence dissent. The sheer size of US also presents logistical challenges for any regime seeking to control its people. More:
www.yesmagazine.org/political-po...
Perhaps the most radical act of resistance in the face of adversity is to live joyfully.
ARI HONARVAR
It's trans day of visibility. The people most impacted by transphobia are racialized trans and nonbinary people.
If you're a racialized trans person, and you need mutual aid, drop your payment links below and I'll repost. And if you're cis and/or white and have extra, please donate. 💙
Happy International Women’s Day to all my sisters carrying the scars of patriarchy—both visible and unseen ❤️✨
#IWD
Happy International Women’s Day to girls & women of all colors, sizes & shapes 💜
May we all find ourselves at a place where we have a good laugh at arbitrary beauty standards oozing w/predatory capitalism, racism, & patriarchy. Not buying what they’re selling bc we’re already incredible.
#IWD
What a fantastically cozy, energetic, and bright reading we had at OB Beans, hearing from some of our MA Writing students and our amazing featured readers @rumiwithaview.bsky.social and @katiemanningpoet.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for the next reading FROM THE MAW!
Breaking News: Mexico is changing the name of California city "Carlsbad" to Carlos Malo.
When I shared this story, a friend told me their teacher called the Civil War “the war of northern aggression.” We had started making some progress over the past decade or so. What kind of crap will end up in history books now that ICE is raiding Native American communities???💔💔💔
This is before CRT/DEI etc... I remember this question so clearly bc the correct answer was just as appalling. I was a hs junior & my teacher was Ms. Maldonado. I don’t remember which multiple-choice answer I picked, but I do remember the “correct” answer: “Because Indians were too lazy.” 😶😶😶⬇️
Why didn’t Indians make good slaves?"
That was an actual question I got wrong in my first American high school history class. I had just arrived in the U.S. and was still learning English—but even then, I found the question quite bizarre⬇️
The two headlines show where we're at⤵️
Max and Sam bid farewell to Blinken before he becomes a lobbyist or a pundit or....⬇️
www.threads.net/@zirafamedia...
Sam Husseini's last words to Blinken echo like a drumbeat into eternity:
"Why aren’t you in The Hague? Why aren’t you in The Hague? Why aren’t you in The Hague?" ⬇️
Oh jeez. I hope they all get contained ASAP and we get some rain soon. Stay safe.
My house caught fire. I called the Fire Dept but they refused b/c I don't have fire insurance
Sounds absurd right?
Meanwhile since Mangione allegedly killed the UnitedHealth CEO, ~6000 people have died due to denied care from insurance corps. Why do we allow it? www.qasimrashid.com/p/americas-h...
I like this
Nikki Giovanni - 1943-2024. We will miss you.
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state and to enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
AI answer: One problem that isn’t caused or exacerbated by the predatory business model baked into the American societal blueprint? Tough to name—because from healthcare to housing, education to the environment, the profit motive finds a way to worsen it all.
Name one problem that isn’t caused or exacerbated by the predatory business model that’s baked into the American system. I also asked AI ⬇️
NEW: a man in Oregon state prison has been in solitary confinement for more than 250 days. He’s a disabled combat veteran with PTSD - and the person to receive the harshest prison sentence in relation to 2020 BLM protests theintercept.com/2024/12/05/b...
We, as a society, should’ve never allowed war and healthcare to become business opportunities. If both were nonprofit we would have no bombing kids or school shootings, no Breaking Bad-type stories, no offing insurance CEOs in real life...
Who jails rappers, dancers, writers, and legit Nobel Laureates? Apparently several places in the world including Iran. Dictatorships/sham democracies are the norm now.
🎉 A Win for Art as an Act of Resistance 💃🏽
Toomaj Salehi, the "Tupac of Iran," has been FREED after 753 harrowing days in prison, in solitary confinement, & facing the threat of execution.
This beloved rapper is a powerful voice for the #WomanLifeFreedom movement that's still burning bright ❤️
