#standupforwhatisright

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

In Memory Of A Great Man John Lewis February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020 #JohnLewis #StandUpForWhatIsRight #StandUpAgainstInjustice #BlackLivesMatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CR-A1IULnHz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thesdcowgirl]

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. —Alice Walker . . . An entire subset of the population is being absorbed into an industry to which they don’t belong. And it’s happened because we were 1. unaware and 2. because too many people think you can’t change the rules. The rules were never meant to apply to us. If we don’t stand up and make a fuss, our lives will be changed, and it won’t be for the better. #thedxranch #horses #horsesofinstagram #aqha #aqhaproud #youholdmyheart #equine #equineart #photography #ranchlife #ag #photooftheday #igers #instagood #instahorses_post #equinephotography #equinephotos #ig_equine #bestofequines #winter #hifromsd #snow #standupforwhatisright (at The SDC Photography Studio)

[ivydoomkitty]

Don't let someone live in your mind for free. What I mean by this is when you get bullied, etc, thinking about what they said to your or did and constantly dwelling on it, changes you. It affects you and makes you feel awful about yourself. Don't let someone like that gain control over you and live rent free in your mind. At the end of the day, they are meaningless. Bullies tend to be miserable or unhappy in their own lives, so they lash out at others to make themselves feel better. I take pity on people like that because they have no ounce of happiness to bring them up. They're alone. Instead, focus on building one another up. Focus on building this community up. I see more and more interested people, interested families, kids, etc that come to these cons and want to know more about cosplay, comics, or if anyone can cosplay. It's up to us to educate them and guide them. It's up to us to take on that responsibility and show them what this community is all about and how we can support one another. By positively working together, we can help the community grow, and with that, we weed out bullies, and others that have a negative mentality. So what are you going to do? More coming soon 😉 Photo by @gerikramerphotography #ivydoomkitty #bodypositive #confident #cospositive #cosplay #standupforwhatisright #bethechangeyouwanttosee

[livingthatwhiskeylife]

Here is a kind reminder to melt the faces of nazis. Hatred is something that we need to rise above.NO ONE IS BORN WITH HATE. The fact there is ignorant people that think there is differences between humans is hard to fathom. I will stand against this hatred and ignorance. You are only as ignorant as you want to be. Open your mind and read a book. If you see me out and there is someone that is making you uncomfortable because of your race, gender, sexuality or religion. Know I will stand for you, and do everything in my power to make you feel safe. We need to move forward with love and compassion. We are better than this. #racismiskillingus #lovewillwin #warriorsofthehill #standupforwhatisright (at San Diego, California)

[rhyb2]

Control and Conformity

Fear is the most powerful tool used by Gilead as a part of their manipulation tactics to stay in control. In the TV show, Gilead’s leaders use violence and surveillance to maintain authority over all citizens who do not bear governmental power. Gilead’s secret police, infamously called “The Eyes” constantly patrol the streets to maintain compliance, displaying how punishments and public executions are used as an intimidation technique. Offred’s own experiences as a Handmaid highlight this fear of punishment like following Gilead’s harsh laws or failing to comply in general.

Citizens of Gilead are under constant surveillance and are subject to harsh punishments for disobedient behavior for the government to remain in complete control. Similar ideas, such as harsh military surveillance such as in “The Eyes of God,” and fear of being hanged to “The Wall,” mirror somewhat similar issues of surveillance in modern-day society. “The Eyes of God” are sworn-in spies in Gilead who enforce the rules of the government. The citizens of Gilead fear the government as they could be turned in by one of “The Eyes” and sentenced to death to “The Wall”. “The Wall” is used as another tactic to keep the country in constant fear, as if one of them misbehaves, they are used as an example to the rest of the country. The tactics used by the military such as the wall being used to create constant fear ultimately keep the  higher-up officials in absolute control. Fear keeps the community from going out of line and fighting back, exemplified in Gilead’s oppressive society. This behaviour of state surveillance and public punishment, such as extreme monitoring and censorship is found in countries such as China, where individuals are constantly being recorded under surveillance, online activity is tracked and logged, and citizens are commonly publicly shamed for critizing the Chinese government. Mirroring the Chinese government actions, rooted through uncertainty and perfectionism, Gilead utilized fear as a tool to keep control despite the harsh environment it put the country through.

In one of her articles, Atwood discussed how modern political leaders often will use fear and insecurity to gain power and control over the population, much like how Gilead’s commanders and military generals mirror in the TV show. She said, “People in power want to stay in power” (Atwood) in this interview she added that the people in power will use any tool they have, including fear and surveillance to remain in control. This idea can be seen in our current global political climate, where governments are using fear and surveillance more and more to control civilizations. Moreover, Gilead’s oppressive methods might be fictional, but they include real-world issues that persist today.

[exploringnew30]

Smh I stand with anyone who stand for themselves. I got nothing against the vax but I am against mandating. #standupforwhatisright #yourchoice #nomandate No one should be losing money nor there job over not being vax. Listen some DOCTORS, NURSE LIST GOES ON not taken the vax. that right should make you think why? No one knows what the long term effects going be. Can't react to scare tactic but choose to do what is right is better. What happened this is a test and that mandating is failing to God path to heavens. Just saying. In the Bible it never state to inject yourself.yes he made doctors for us but he also said trust in him and have faith In him. This suppose to be a free world "freedom " when you don't have the right to choose. That's no freedom, that's power. We never seen any higher authority taken the vax or make us think they are .it can be water all we know. Eventually I will take the vax but there is something that is in the dark and it will comes out.#freedomofspeech #freedomofchoice this is dividing us. Yes it's health and can save lives. How about saving the helpless, homeless, cure all the sickness that are out there and how about NOT FIRING OUR HEROES SUCH AS #POLICE #FIREFIGHTERS #EMT #NURSES #DOCTORS AND SO FORTH. YOU CALL THEM HEROES NOW THEY NOTHING WITHOUT THE VAX.MAKE NO SENSE .MAY THE LORD BRING THE DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT AND MAY THE LORD RESTORE FAITH IN YOU ALL IN JESUS NAME AMEN. I TRUST SCIENCE .I DON'T TRUST THE MANDATING AND AGAINST CONSTITUTION RIGHTS https://www.instagram.com/p/CVrWTIdMzY2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[courtneyandmaxx]

Adam Toledo was 13 fucking years old on March 28th on March 29th he was dead. All of you "good" cops that are not raising your voices in outrage with your brothers in blue, your supervisors, etc. You are complicit and have that child's blood on your hands. Wtf is a prayer, a march, a song going to do for him or his family now? #standupforwhatisright #murderouscops #onlyhell https://www.instagram.com/p/CNs7UrlrxHi/?igshid=a6t7ylj7bsbb

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

In Memory Of A Great Man John Lewis February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020 #JohnLewis #StandUpForWhatIsRight #StandUpAgainstInjustice #BlackLivesMatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRrlBDFRqf/?igshid=1et3smqf7pdh6