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No one deserves to be punished for just existing

We, as citizens of the United States of America, have a duty to protect one another. Even if it’s as simple as speaking up when something is wrong, we have an obligation to act in the face of tyranny and hatred, especially if it’s from those in public office.

@lluisabadias.bsky.social Sorry for the ping, but I was wondering about this?

I am happy to say that I am no longer a user of the muskrat’s app. Cheers.

How many of these do we have?

if you see this post, your actions are: - if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this - if you don't have a spare buck, just repost your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive

Please be kind. don’t be the reason someone didn't eat today. don’t be the reason someone hates waking up. don’t be the reason why someone doesn’t join in on a conversation. don’t be the reason why someone hates themselves. trust me, it sticks with them forever

Always.

Genuinely, even if you have anxiety about the idea of it, block people AGGRESSIVELY if they're spouting horrible shit. They will 100% use as many bad faith arguments as possible to try to get you to engage. Don't. You owe them nothing, and any and all interaction only helps them spread like cancer.

“Rebellions are built on hope” -Jyn Erso, Star Wars: Rogue One

They fight for the fetus because the fetus doesn’t ask anything of them. The moment the fetus becomes a baby they will do everything they can to cut the programs that feed the child, clothe the child and educate the child. And the mother will be labeled a “Welfare Queen” the moment she seeks help!

The Mr. Rogers advice for moments of crisis is a useful thing to remember right now. Look for the helpers. Look for the people organizing to protect the most vulnerable. Look for the people who have been concretely planning for how to respond, and are ready to implement. Join them, if you can.