I always think that there are different forms of racism. Many think of the “in their heart racism” and/or using slurs as the only examples of racism. But I consider supporting policies that result in racism as racist. Likewise, supporting candidates who pander to racist as racist. Equally bad.
The Big Lebowski 🎃
The Dude has spoken:
"ICE? Let's get ICE off our streets and into our beverages. This aggression will not stand. Let's just abide together"
Also for comparison, 140 law enforcement officers were assaulted on January 6, 2021.
I think there are lot of well-meaning non-trans people who think gender-affirming care is a luxury or aspirational thing, like dental veneers or nose jobs. "Sure, it'd be nice if trans folks had this care but they don't need it, do they?"
Yes. It's literally lifesaving. It's suicide prevention.
I acutally looked at the books that Sam Alito thinks are pro-gay propaganda designed to "indoctrinate" children. I've read my kids a million stories like these. There's nothing objectionable about them, unless you find the *existence* of LGBTQ people objectionable ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/mahmo...
After American airspace was closed on 9/11, over 230 flights with 30,000 passengers and crew were diverted to Canadian airports. Transport Canada received thousands of calls from members of the public offering to help the stranded passengers.
Thinking about that today, for no particular reason.
"If the only tool you have is a hammer, it is tempting to treat everything as if it were a nail.”
-Abraham H. Maslow
I am trying to work out how we can more effectively use our town squares (#8 on this list).
“Do not shy away from difficult conversations; seek them out. Engage the curious. Educate those who seek information. We all have a role to play, so don’t assume your voice is too faint…”
So when all was said and done, the only country that opened it's prisons and sent crazy murderous criminals to prey upon innocent American citizens, was us.
Heartbroken. Disgusted. In disbelief. How can this be America?
Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
Sharing my thoughts contributed in this latest Salon piece by Chauncey De Vega, beginning with this: “The failure of American voters, including many Democrats, to embrace Kamala Harris is a tragedy that the country will only begin to comprehend in the months ahead.” /1
www.salon.com/2025/01/08/t...
