@beckstereckster.bsky.social
Different orb weaver weaving about
March 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Different orb weaver weaving about
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A new analysis by Pen America revealed 36% of the more than 4,000 banned books featured characters of color and 25% included LGBTQ+ people.
Today, on National Day of Reading, let’s fight back by celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive stories.
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
Today, on National Day of Reading, let’s fight back by celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive stories.
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds
Of history and biography books that were banned last year, 26% featured Black people, and 25% featured LGBTQ people.
www.nbcnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A new analysis by Pen America revealed 36% of the more than 4,000 banned books featured characters of color and 25% included LGBTQ+ people.
Today, on National Day of Reading, let’s fight back by celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive stories.
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
Today, on National Day of Reading, let’s fight back by celebrating trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive stories.
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
To those for whom shopping at Amazon is an accessibility need, calls for boycotts overlook the market share that AWS has on “the Internet”. Many websites, including Netflix, LinkedIn, AirBnb, Reddit, and Pinterest, use AWS. Divesting from Amazon is much more complex than not shopping.
February 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
To those for whom shopping at Amazon is an accessibility need, calls for boycotts overlook the market share that AWS has on “the Internet”. Many websites, including Netflix, LinkedIn, AirBnb, Reddit, and Pinterest, use AWS. Divesting from Amazon is much more complex than not shopping.
Orb weaver on a Costco icicle light
February 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Orb weaver on a Costco icicle light
Anemones at the Oregon coast (my first anemone sighting)
February 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Anemones at the Oregon coast (my first anemone sighting)
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A historic Black church in D.C. that was vandalized by members of the extremist Proud Boys in 2020 has secured the group’s naming rights, allowing the institution to seek proceeds from sales of the organization’s merchandise and membership dues.
Black D.C. church vandalized by Proud Boys awarded control of group’s name
The ruling effectively prohibits Proud Boys chapters from legally using their own name or typical symbols without the permission of the Metropolitan AME Church.
wapo.st
February 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A historic Black church in D.C. that was vandalized by members of the extremist Proud Boys in 2020 has secured the group’s naming rights, allowing the institution to seek proceeds from sales of the organization’s merchandise and membership dues.
Sunshine on the Willamette
January 30, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Sunshine on the Willamette
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#OTD is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz. We honor the 6 million Jews and millions of others—Roma, Sinti, Slavs, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and dissidents— who were murdered.
We stand firmly against hate and violence in every form.
We stand firmly against hate and violence in every form.
January 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#OTD is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz. We honor the 6 million Jews and millions of others—Roma, Sinti, Slavs, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and dissidents— who were murdered.
We stand firmly against hate and violence in every form.
We stand firmly against hate and violence in every form.
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Target is joining a wave of US companies pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as right-wing pressure leads companies to alter their commitment to hiring diverse candidates and expanding access.
Read more: cnn.it/42pypz1
Read more: cnn.it/42pypz1
January 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Target is joining a wave of US companies pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as right-wing pressure leads companies to alter their commitment to hiring diverse candidates and expanding access.
Read more: cnn.it/42pypz1
Read more: cnn.it/42pypz1
A moose on a blue whale
January 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A moose on a blue whale
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Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
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Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
January 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
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By @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
"Project 2025’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education—And Screw Over Disabled Kids"
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"Project 2025’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education—And Screw Over Disabled Kids"
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Project 2025's plan to dismantle public education—and screw over disabled kids
Nearly nine million students rely on DOE-backed disability accommodations.
www.motherjones.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
By @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
"Project 2025’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education—And Screw Over Disabled Kids"
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"Project 2025’s Plan to Dismantle Public Education—And Screw Over Disabled Kids"
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Sunset on the Oregon coast
January 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Sunset on the Oregon coast
Frosty morning in Eugene
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Frosty morning in Eugene
Going to randomly post photos that bring me joy
January 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Going to randomly post photos that bring me joy