dr-hartley.bsky.social
Social scientist | Advocate for marginalized voices š | Founder of BIN | Fighting for inclusion, dignity & justice | Fat Ally | Justice is a practice.
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Solidarity means stepping back so others can step forwardānot just announcing that youāre at the front of the line. Letās rethink what accountability looks like and focus less on optics, more on impact.
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Donāt say āIām privilegedāāsay āHereās what Iām doing to challenge the systems that center me.ā Because real allyship isnāt about self-awareness alone. Itās about action that refuses to make you the main character.
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Thatās not solidarity. Thatās saviorism with better optics. Instead, I propose a shift: donāt just acknowledge your privilegeādecenter it. Stop narrating from the top of the ladder. Use your access to redistribute power, resources, and visibility.
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When we say, āI acknowledge my privilege,ā but do so in a performative or self-centered way, it can imply a sense of superiority masked as humility. It unintentionally reinforces a hierarchyāplacing the speaker in a position of moral or intellectual elevation.
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This is what a REAL Kennedy looks like!
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I hope Tim shows the People how much of a "man" he is by joining the group expected to be braving the cold on that horrendous day!
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What a wild world it would be
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Disaster relief must be restructured with equity at its core. No one should have to prove their worth to be saved from fire. BINs, CRFI-affected individuals, and every marginalized person deserve safety. We must demand an emergency system that protects everyone, not just those already privileged.
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Smoke inhalation and respiratory stress are deadly for those with pre-existing conditions yet care remains inaccessible. Those with larger bodies face discrimination in evacuation plans and medical assistance. We must acknowledge that emergency response is built for a narrow, privileged demographic.
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CRFIs make survival even harder during wildfires. Emergency food supplies lack fresh produce, fiber, and culturally significant meals. Weight bias in triage means Fat people may get overlooked in medical treatment. Shelters arenāt built for diverse bodies, leaving many without safe accommodations.
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For BINsāmigrant workers, the unhoused, and those fleeing conflict, the crisis is even worse. Aid centers require documents they donāt have. Evacuations assume people have cars, homes, or safe places to go. Many are left behind, forced to choose between staying in danger or risking deportation.
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Many marginalized communities live in areas with fewer emergency resources, inadequate evacuation plans, and exposure to toxic smoke. Respiratory conditions skyrocket, but healthcare access remains a privilege, not a right. The gaps in emergency response reflect long-standing systemic neglect.
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This is such an attack on speech! I thought that is what The Right was all about!
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Historically, has that ever excused the actions of someone's past?
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But he still did business with him?? š¤š¤š¤
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None of them should get recess! Lunch detention for all! š
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That's a good point and not denying that truth, but it isn't just about murders. It's also the discrimination on many levels that we aren't privy to such as racism, income and housing discrimination, the belief that someone is faking a real medical complaint and not being taken seriously, etc.
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That's because the fire department does the shady illegal things behind closed doors. A close friend of mine works on an ambulance and tells me in the 10+ years working, he's witnessed more abuse by firefighters than police officers. We just don't hear about it because they don't wear body cams.
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Oh this should be fun! Count me in!
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Good point! šš
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But well thought my friend
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If the Civil War had truly ended slavery, we wouldnāt have prison labor, wage theft, and systemic racial oppression baked into our institutions. The fight never endedāit just changed shape. So letās be real: the war wasnāt about ending slavery, just shifting who profits from it.
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This reminds me of my last partner, could get me close but never finished š
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If only there WAS a God to stop this atrocity...
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The classic 'isnāt a democracy' line used as a deflection rather than engagement. A constitutional republic, democracy as the foundation. Dismissing concerns about its erosion, 'Itās not a fire, just uncontrolled combustion.' Focus on protecting our institutions instead of dodging conversation.
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I donāt have all the answers, but I know these moments should make us pause. Being mindful is the least we can do in a world where language carries history and power.
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Intent matters, but so does impact. I would never say it, but does my brain register it anyway? Is avoiding it performative, or is it respect? If I skip the song entirely, am I just sidestepping a deeper conversation?
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No easy answers, just questionsāand I welcome the discussion. Letās unpack this together.
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Hip-hop is a culture, a history, a resistance, and a storytelling tradition that isnāt mine to claim, but one I deeply respect. So whereās the line? Is nodding along in my car the same as participating in an industry that has commodified Black creativity for profit?
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Dr. Jack, speaking the truth on the matters like usual.
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I want to open up discussion about this.
Does the listening of rap music by White Folx equal appreciation or appropriation of Black culture?
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Radical idea to be fed without bureaucracy or shame. Clearly, the Cherokee were onto something ā treating kids like human beings instead of financial burdens. But even with a full belly, Iām sure you still felt the weight of CRFIs when it wasnāt attached to a credit card or public assistance.
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The poise, the grace, the unwavering ability to nod solemnly while the nation teeters on the edge. If only we could harness that kind of stability for things like healthcare, housing, and, wellā¦ basic human rights. But hey, at least the gavelās getting a workout!
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Exactly! Democracy fell to its knees today!
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We must stay vigilant. Reject Poilievre. Reject Trumpās imperialist ambitions. Protect democracy before itās too late. #Resist #DefendDemocracy #NoToAuthoritarians
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Pierre Poilievre isnāt just a Canadian issueāhis willingness to align with Trumpās authoritarian agenda makes him a danger to all of us. If Canada falls under his leadership, what stops Trump from exploiting it to expand his empire? Weāve seen this playbook before.