TJ Richards

Definition: Authoritarianism

the blind submission to authority and the repression of individual freedom of thought and action. Authoritarian regimes..do not afford..citizens civil liberties or political rights. Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small elite…

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"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes." Anne Frank, 13 January 1943

Silence

Is

Complicity

Straighten your spine
Speak & live your truth

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Trying to collate some of this.

The UK Supreme Court overlaid in the colours of the trans pride flag — blue, pink and white. Overlaid bold text reads “TRANS WOMAN = WOMAN”. In the top left corner is the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, and along the bottom is a small line of text: “Promoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.”

We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court.

Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.

UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010 The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people: This is what it means for Trans+ rights in the country

"Now is the moment to work in solidarity with other marginalised groups, and resist an establishment which wants to force us into ever smaller boxes."

Analysis of the Supreme Court ruling that has changed Trans rights in the UK from @jessothomson.co.uk 👇

www.wearequeeraf.com/uk-supreme-c...

We will shortly make an announcement about renewing our organisational commitment to working for the trans community. We have already started hiring. We know, and they know, that trans people are right at the cutting edge of fascism. What we can do we will do.

Even the very short break I took from social media helped give me perspective.

I know that everyone is terrified of the what will happen next in America.

It’s okay to feel fear.

It’s not a weakness.

I’m afraid too.

BUT

We will not give in.

We will not give up.

We will face this together. ❤️🎈

I got my first library card as an adult! I grew up in libraries so am very excited to get back into it. I even found my books available in the audiobook section 😍🤩

First bike ride since my hip replacement! I felt fine and the sun was shining and I loved it. Very excited to kick off bike commute season this year 😍

I vividly remember the last time I was bright eyed and bushy tailed. I remember thinking at the time 'wow this is great!'. Spoiler alert - it did not last

In our house you can't say 'ready for bed?' because the dog and cat will both lose their shit. So I have to turn to my wife and announce 'I'm leaving! Will you join me?'

I unironically use my local library a lot. Ebooks, audio books, physical books, the seed exchange, the meeting spaces?? Passport services?? Citizenship and English classes? I grew up in the teen hangout area as a housing insecure youth with a bad parent. Libraries are important, I'm pissed

My favourite part of spring is when my first batch of seeds poke their little green faces through the soil. Feels like a giant exhale. I love spring time

JUST A REMINDER ...

... of how close we are today ...

Apparently if you have 1,000 books, it's considered a library. In completely unrelated news I have discovered the joys of second hand booksellers on eBay for under a fiver each...

DHS Now Allows for Surveillance based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity If you or your loved ones are part of the LGBTQ community, there are steps you should take to protect yourself.

1. Reports this week revealed that DHS has rescinded guidance banning surveillance based on someone's gender identity or sexual orientation.

We have confirmed those reports.

The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.

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It is February 28 tomorrow.

This means a total and complete economic blackout.

This means buying nothing.

AT ALL

Not even your coffee!

I'm in my 'trying my best to not give my money to billionaires' era.

Personally I got rid of my Goodreads when I found out it was owned by Amazon. Am loving storygraph and supporting a black woman owned business tho 🙌

I stg someone please put me out of my misery. What is the past tense of crotchet?????????

My wife crochet'd me a whole jumper of many colours and I love it! I feel like I'm in my own episode of The Good Life 😀

Back in MK and feeling more rested. Any fun stuff happening in MK this weekend? I need to exercise this new hip with some steps 🧓🏻

*Billie Joe Armstrong voice* “not gonna call it the Gulf of America”

[power chords]

Y'all I need jet lag tips. 2 weeks in the US and now back in the UK, I feel like I haven't been properly rested forEVER. 20 hours? 1 hour? Both feel like ass. Help!

Live the revolution

Spent the day with my mom, reminiscing and sharing stories about Dad. It was bittersweet. He was a pretty awesome guy.

Started and finished The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow from my End of The World Reading Club on the flight. I'm feeling so hopeful after that, and really excited to 'live the revolution'. I desperately needed to see a vision of America in 50 years that motivated me to get moving. Highly recommend!