#socialissues

[itscolossal]

‘The War of Art’ Charts the Catalyzing History of Artists’ Protests in the U.S.

[kodiakj77]

"The Riverfront Sweet Tea Party" Fitted T-Shirt for Sale by kodiakj77

Never forget. August 5, 2023. The day when Damien Picket just tried to do his job. Assaulted by drunken Saltine-Americans, who had been as

[stranger-burgers]

[race-bait]

They Have No Clue Why They Hate Us

In this video, I break down why so many racist white people don’t even understand the root of their own hatred. Their views aren’t based on reality or real interactions with Black people, they’re based on inherited lies, social media stereotypes, and narratives designed to keep us “in our place.” From passive-aggressive behavior online to the constant twisting of anything Black people do, this video exposes how shallow and baseless their hate really is. At the end of the day, they don’t know us. They only know the version of us that racism created. If you’ve ever wondered why they treat us this way, this video lays it all out clearly.

[firmflexing]

Smack about Crypto.

Smack is a mini-podcast in which I try to tackle topics with common sense and logical reasoning, without bad intentions or ulterior motives. If a take happens to align with any political, religious or other kind of ideology, that is purely coincidental. It will inevitably upset someone, but please hear me out and remain civil.

[sup3rqu33n]

Would you rather live somewhere only cops have guns or people can have them if they want?

I like living in America where people are allowed to have guns. What I don't like is the gun-centric culture and irresponsible firearm owners fucking it up for the rest of the country, making us look like a bunch of stupid assclowns to the world.

Also, I think guns should be way more controlled. "the bad guys can get them easier!" nope not true. it makes it fucking harder, dumbshit.

[helptalibessenegal]

The nights are getting colder in Dakar. That kind of dry cold that clings to your skin, that pushes dust into the air until it settles on every street, every breath.

And yet… the talibé children are still outside.

Children. Not shadows. Not distant stories. Children who should be warm somewhere, sleeping, learning, laughing. But here, many of them beg just to eat. Some have nowhere to sleep at all. They curl up on the sidewalk under thin pieces of cardboard, while the dry night air tears their throats and the dust makes them sick.

I saw them tonight. They were shivering. One little boy asked me for a coin to buy rice. His voice was cracked — not from tiredness, but from breathing dust and cold air every day. And I don’t know how to explain it… It felt like heartbreak mixed with helplessness, and a quiet, heavy anger.

No child should sleep outside. No child should beg for food. No child should face cold nights and dusty winds alone.

If you’re reading this from anywhere in the world, just know this: the talibé children are real. They are here, right now. They’re hungry. They’re cold. They’re coughing. They’re exhausted. And they ask for nothing except a little warmth, a meal, a blanket, a chance to make it to tomorrow.

I’m not posting this to guilt anyone. I’m posting it because I saw them today and I can’t close my eyes. Not tonight.

If you want to help, even in the smallest way, the link is in my bio. A hot meal, a blanket, a bar of soap, a medical visit… Sometimes that’s enough to change an entire night. Sometimes that’s enough to let a child breathe easier tomorrow.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for feeling something. Thank you for existing.

Feed and Educate Forgotten Children

Every night, thousands of little hearts beat under the open skies of Congo — fragile, cold, and afraid. These are not numbers. They are chil

[tokinfile]

Power is not always justice

The other day, when I was watching the news, I was surprised to see the headlines ``McDonald's retreating from DEI'' and ``Meta abolishes fact-checking'' at the same time.（後半に日本語文があります）

It was shocking to me that the values ​​we had built up until now could be so easily undermined by money, business, and negotiation.

The trend in society that to think, ``Because of this situation, I have to  more power.'' instead of ``Let's stand together in this situation,'' makes me feel very sad.

As a result of using power, the value of power is reproduced and reinforced. Thinking about it makes me feel heavy.

The idea of ​​valuing power is felt not only in the press but also in daily life.

For example, when talking about social care for people who have difficulties in daily life.

When we talk about nursing care and social security, we often hear people say, ``Let's help them because I might become vulnerable in the future.''

I always feel uncomfortable with this word.

This is because it sounds like the idea that if they have the power (if they are not weak) then they can make it someone else's problem.

"Power'' is not something that everyone can obtain. I feel uneasy about the trend in society that places importance on this.

However!

While there are many discouraging events, there are also many encouraging events and people who give us hope! I hope that by building on that light, I can somehow pass on that light to others.

I'm just confused!

But I also think that if I stop wondering, it will be over.

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先日、朝起きてニュースを見たら「マクドナルドが多様性施策を縮小」「メタがファクトチェックを廃止」という見出しが同時に目に入ってびっくり。

いずれもトランプ氏の大統領就任を意識したもののようですが、これまで築いてきた価値観が一国の…というか、お金やビジネスや“力”のために、こんなあっさり衰退していくって！やりきれないな。

こういうとき「こんな状況だから協力しよう」ではなく「だから、自分も力を持とう！」という流れになってしまうのが寂しい。力が幅を効かせた結果、また力の価値が再生産され、強化されていくのか…。

この、力に価値を置く考えは、報道だけじゃなくて日常生活でもよく感じます。

例えば、障害や生活の不自由を持つ人へのケア。しばしば「自分だって将来、弱者になるかもしれないし、弱い立場の人へのケアは必要だ」という言葉を聞きますが、あれに私はいつも違和感を覚えるんです。

「力を持ちうる（弱者ではない）うちは他人事にしてても良い」というのが見える気がして。

その考えが必ずしも悪とは思わないけど、既に力を持っていない人（今後も持ち得ない人）にとって、その考え方が与える静かな理不尽さは、絶対にあると思います。

そんなわけで、強い力を持つことにやたらと価値を置く今の潮流に危機感を覚えずにはいられません。

とはいえ！落胆する一方で、励まされる出来事もあり、希望となる人だってたくさんいるのです！

その光を礎に、自分も多少なり、その光を別の人に渡していきたいな。

迷ってばっかだ！でも迷うのをやめたら、終わりだとも、思うのだよ。