Y’all know poc people outside of America exits and they’re suffering right?
\u203c\ufe0fDONT IGNORE WHATS HAPPENING IN SYRIA\u203c\ufe0f
— \u26c8Ash\xb2\u2078\u26c8 (@alwaysyouicarus) January 6, 2021
I\u2019m going to make a thread of places to donate if you have the resources. It may not be a lot but anything helps. Please drop any links I can add.
Syria was attacked while they were sleeping during a act of terrorism committed by Israel.
An update on the Uyghur Muslims in China.
— l\U0001f90d (@lylastanx) January 3, 2021
A thread;
syria and other middle eastern help links REMEMBER PETITIONS DO NOT HELP AND DO NOT DONATE TO RED CROSS AND UNICEF they misuse the money, i am going to find more trusted islamic donations but here are some These are trusted
— m is married to jiwon (@itstaedori) January 7, 2021
Are you a Syrian queer/LGBTIAQ+ who needs therapy? Fill this (safe) form. Nothing promised yet, but we need to collect information & data on what is needed as a first step. DM for questions, and share!https://t.co/CTAF26tPpD
— sahaba (@sahabanine) January 4, 2021
all of u rting "raise awareness bt syria!!" threads that are performative as fuck and are contributing to the spread of assadist propaganda, how bt u invest that energy into listening to syrians when they educate u on how to support our cause
— amal (@sapphicsyria) January 6, 2021
pls rt this thread with important sources/petitions/threads/etc. feel free to drop more below.
— mito (@mewkoi) January 6, 2021
TW // transphobia, suicide
— rach\U0001f54a (@lostonlawley) January 3, 2021
PLEASE STOP SCROLLING, DO NOT IGNORE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE UK.
what\u2019s happening to muslims in the world;
— retaj \u2661 \u0631\u0650\u062a\u0627\u062c (@ROSESMARAIS) January 4, 2021
yall are all for equality and activism until its asians who needs your help. please take type to educate yourself and help india with whats going on in their country right now. https://t.co/8J49P9lxvB
— ellie \u22c6 \U0001f5dd LOUIS DAY (@HALOSOTB) August 14, 2020
please do not ignore this any longer,
— miss punk (@smmrtimesuicide) January 7, 2021
the Canadian government is currently trying to build a pipeline on stolen indigenous land.
not to mention poison communities with the inevitability of oil spills into clean water sources.
and this!! the earthquakes had people loose their homes so donations could definitely help!! https://t.co/fHqOMYdFSS
— professional boy kisser (achilles) (@HUGHPISSB0Y) January 7, 2021
tw // murder
— aidely \u2665\ufe0e\u2019s ana & ari (@webberseilish) January 2, 2021
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Dustin J Higgs is going to be executed for a crime he didn\u2019t commit . he was falsely accused of murdering three girls . we later found out a the witnesses including the man who actually murdered the girls ( his name is willis hayes ) have all come forward and said
thread of some Black folks with ongoing/unmet fundraising:
— burn down the world for Angel Unique (@disrupthehuman) January 3, 2021
arab oomfs be careful pls :( pic.twitter.com/aN7UiVxd7l
— \u027e\u0251\u10e7\u0251\u2077 | yami hater (@afterwc) January 6, 2021
i\u2019m a black non binary lesbian in need of money for necessities, please share an donate if you can https://t.co/fCFlb1oPLE
— Miss Throat (@dollyujin) January 7, 2021
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Humans inherently like the act of solidarity. We are social beings. We like to huddle up and be together.
They used this against us.
They convinced us that it was an act of solidarity to flatten the curve, to wear a mask for others, to take the vaccines for others,
and to reach #covidzero for others. They convinced us that this was for the greater good of society.
In reality, this couldn't be further away from the truth. They have divided us and broken the core structure of our society. They have dehumanized us with their masks.
They set us against each other into clans on opposite sides of a spectrum. They have turned us into aggressive beings fighting for our survival. Some of us fear harm from the virus, others fear harm from the vaccine, and yet others fear harm from the attack on our civilization.
We are all on a flight or fight mode. We are all operating under the influence of fear. We must collect ourselves and reflect on what has happened over the last year.
How is this for the greater good of society?
They used a tactical warfare strategy against us.
'Divide and conquer'.
We fell for it.
Now we must become aware of it and fight back.
We must reunite. We must find true solidarity to save our world. To free ourselves. To regain our autonomy.
They used this against us.
They convinced us that it was an act of solidarity to flatten the curve, to wear a mask for others, to take the vaccines for others,
If there was ever a time in our lifetime to be non-partisan and for citizens of all walks of life globally to unite behind the basic fundamentals of humanity, freedoms, liberties, human rights, sovereignty, autonomy, dignity, empathy and compassion: it is now. https://t.co/Fa3ieEq51x
— Kulvinder Kaur MD (@dockaurG) January 9, 2021
and to reach #covidzero for others. They convinced us that this was for the greater good of society.
In reality, this couldn't be further away from the truth. They have divided us and broken the core structure of our society. They have dehumanized us with their masks.
They set us against each other into clans on opposite sides of a spectrum. They have turned us into aggressive beings fighting for our survival. Some of us fear harm from the virus, others fear harm from the vaccine, and yet others fear harm from the attack on our civilization.
We are all on a flight or fight mode. We are all operating under the influence of fear. We must collect ourselves and reflect on what has happened over the last year.
How is this for the greater good of society?
They used a tactical warfare strategy against us.
'Divide and conquer'.
We fell for it.
Now we must become aware of it and fight back.
We must reunite. We must find true solidarity to save our world. To free ourselves. To regain our autonomy.
Every single public defender. Every single day.
Bail arguments, motions, oral arguments, hearings. Judges don’t know, follow, or care about the law. Prosecutors are willing to take advantage of it. And mandatory minimums, withheld evidence, & pretrial detention coerces people to plead before trial. When theres a jury. A shot.
But defenders still fight. And still win. Most times wins aren’t “Justice.” It’s power of repetition of argument in front of same judges. Introducing those in power to the people they oppress. Not just a RAP sheet or words on a page. Defenders make it harder to be brutal & cruel.
I worked as a public defender at an office as well resourced as any in the country. Social workers, team of investigators, a reentry team, support staff, specialist attorneys in immigration, housing, education, family. Relatively low caseloads (80-100). And yet still injustice.
Most think that balancing the scales of justice means more funding for defenders. Thats part of it. Enough a attorneys to actually be at bail hearings. Wrap around services to be able to help people trapped in the system end up better off in their communities. Lower caseloads.
Raise your hand if you\u2019ve lost a case despite having the law, facts, quality lawyering, and justice on your side.
— Jon Feinberg (@JonFeinberg) February 13, 2021
Bail arguments, motions, oral arguments, hearings. Judges don’t know, follow, or care about the law. Prosecutors are willing to take advantage of it. And mandatory minimums, withheld evidence, & pretrial detention coerces people to plead before trial. When theres a jury. A shot.
But defenders still fight. And still win. Most times wins aren’t “Justice.” It’s power of repetition of argument in front of same judges. Introducing those in power to the people they oppress. Not just a RAP sheet or words on a page. Defenders make it harder to be brutal & cruel.
I worked as a public defender at an office as well resourced as any in the country. Social workers, team of investigators, a reentry team, support staff, specialist attorneys in immigration, housing, education, family. Relatively low caseloads (80-100). And yet still injustice.
Most think that balancing the scales of justice means more funding for defenders. Thats part of it. Enough a attorneys to actually be at bail hearings. Wrap around services to be able to help people trapped in the system end up better off in their communities. Lower caseloads.
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i wonder if you can make a thread bout witchcraft in malaysia.. or list of our own local gods/deites..
— r a y a \U0001f319 (@lcvelylilith) February 20, 2020
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Although these beings had to be respected, not all of them were powerful enough to be considered gods. Offerings would be made to the spirits that had greater influence on human life. Spells and incantations would invoke their
Animist ceremonies of a religious or magical nature were normally held for the purpose of divination or making a request. This would either be done at a keramat or at a shrine similar to the Thai spirit houses or Chinese roadside shrines pic.twitter.com/I1hliyi0x3
— \u2745\u1710\u170b\u1713\u170e (@uglyluhan) June 16, 2019
Two known examples of such elemental spirits that had god-like status are Raja Angin (king of the wind) and Mambang Tali Arus (spirit of river currents). There were undoubtedly many more which have been lost to time
Contact with ancient India brought the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism to SEA. What we now call Hinduism similarly developed in India out of native animism and the more formal Vedic tradition. This can be seen in the multitude of sacred animals and location-specific Hindu gods
“We don’t negotiate salaries” is a negotiation tactic.
Always. No, your company is not an exception.
A tactic I don’t appreciate at all because of how unfairly it penalizes low-leverage, junior employees, and those loyal enough not to question it, but that’s negotiation for you after all. Weaponized information asymmetry.
Listen to Aditya
And by the way, you should never be worried that an offer would be withdrawn if you politely negotiate.
I have seen this happen *extremely* rarely, mostly to women, and anyway is a giant red flag. It suggests you probably didn’t want to work there.
You wish there was no negotiating so it would all be more fair? I feel you, but it’s not happening.
Instead, negotiate hard, use your privilege, and then go and share numbers with your underrepresented and underpaid colleagues. […]
Always. No, your company is not an exception.
A tactic I don’t appreciate at all because of how unfairly it penalizes low-leverage, junior employees, and those loyal enough not to question it, but that’s negotiation for you after all. Weaponized information asymmetry.
Listen to Aditya
"we don't negotiate salaries" really means "we'd prefer to negotiate massive signing bonuses and equity grants, but we'll negotiate salary if you REALLY insist" https://t.co/80k7nWAMoK
— Aditya Mukerjee, the Otterrific \U0001f3f3\ufe0f\u200d\U0001f308 (@chimeracoder) December 4, 2018
And by the way, you should never be worried that an offer would be withdrawn if you politely negotiate.
I have seen this happen *extremely* rarely, mostly to women, and anyway is a giant red flag. It suggests you probably didn’t want to work there.
You wish there was no negotiating so it would all be more fair? I feel you, but it’s not happening.
Instead, negotiate hard, use your privilege, and then go and share numbers with your underrepresented and underpaid colleagues. […]