Sapphic Kira
@sapphokira.bsky.social
GenX, post-menopausal, lesbian, immunocompromised spoonie, unashamedly liberal. Fed-up with hyper-capitalism, the white supremacist patriarchy, and the emerging christofascist theocracy.
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
Can we please now stop pretending that we are not entering America's fascist era?
Can we please now stop pretending that we are not entering America's fascist era?
Oh AMERICA
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
Next up
STATE RUN MEDIA
WATCH PLEASE
AND SHARE
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
Next up
STATE RUN MEDIA
WATCH PLEASE
AND SHARE
Um. What did I just watch?
January 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
Can we please now stop pretending that we are not entering America's fascist era?
Can we please now stop pretending that we are not entering America's fascist era?
Technology itself is neutral. That's not to say it can't be used in highly unethical ways.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
Rafael Yuste, neuroscientist: ‘We have to avoid a fracture in humanity between people who have cognitive augmentation and those who do not’
The researcher, who teaches at Columbia University, has been promoting the new National Center for Neurotechnology in his native Spain. The institute will manufacture devices capable of tapping the hu...
english.elpais.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Technology itself is neutral. That's not to say it can't be used in highly unethical ways.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
Interesting study of DNA of Celtic remains in Dorset, England, reveals a matrilocal society, which strongly suggests a society that was more egalitarian than the invading Romans.
www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-wom...
www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-wom...
Ancient DNA from graves reveals "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K., scientists say
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
www.cbsnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Interesting study of DNA of Celtic remains in Dorset, England, reveals a matrilocal society, which strongly suggests a society that was more egalitarian than the invading Romans.
www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-wom...
www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-wom...
Reposted by Sapphic Kira
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
November 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
Reposted by Sapphic Kira
House Republicans should focus less on demonizing Sarah McBride and focus more on the fact that Walmart is about to raise prices because of Trump's economic policy.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
House Republicans should focus less on demonizing Sarah McBride and focus more on the fact that Walmart is about to raise prices because of Trump's economic policy.
Reposted by Sapphic Kira
"All over the world and throughout various periods of history, women have contributed significantly to the societies they lived in, performing important tasks alongside men — including in domains typically viewed as ‘male’.
But then we… forgot about it."
medium.com/the-no%C3%B6...
But then we… forgot about it."
medium.com/the-no%C3%B6...
How Patriarchy Convinced Us That Women Contributed Little to Society
On androcentrism, its many flawed assumptions and tricks, and research that challenges them
medium.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:55 AM
"All over the world and throughout various periods of history, women have contributed significantly to the societies they lived in, performing important tasks alongside men — including in domains typically viewed as ‘male’.
But then we… forgot about it."
medium.com/the-no%C3%B6...
But then we… forgot about it."
medium.com/the-no%C3%B6...
Time for a little heartwarming post.
I've been battling a nasty cold for a few days. My dogs always know when I'm sick ... Especially this one. So he was in full-on "make Mom feel better" mode today.
Awww.
I've been battling a nasty cold for a few days. My dogs always know when I'm sick ... Especially this one. So he was in full-on "make Mom feel better" mode today.
Awww.
November 18, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Time for a little heartwarming post.
I've been battling a nasty cold for a few days. My dogs always know when I'm sick ... Especially this one. So he was in full-on "make Mom feel better" mode today.
Awww.
I've been battling a nasty cold for a few days. My dogs always know when I'm sick ... Especially this one. So he was in full-on "make Mom feel better" mode today.
Awww.
A question for the bluesky community ...
Should those of us who didn't vote for the destruction of our democracy try to find common ground and build bridges with those who voted differently to us?
I have my own thoughts on this (which amount to "it depends"), but I'm interested in your views.
Should those of us who didn't vote for the destruction of our democracy try to find common ground and build bridges with those who voted differently to us?
I have my own thoughts on this (which amount to "it depends"), but I'm interested in your views.
November 17, 2024 at 4:02 AM
A question for the bluesky community ...
Should those of us who didn't vote for the destruction of our democracy try to find common ground and build bridges with those who voted differently to us?
I have my own thoughts on this (which amount to "it depends"), but I'm interested in your views.
Should those of us who didn't vote for the destruction of our democracy try to find common ground and build bridges with those who voted differently to us?
I have my own thoughts on this (which amount to "it depends"), but I'm interested in your views.
Saturday night soother
November 17, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Saturday night soother
Another article I recommend reading. We are facing dangerous times and building a strong, supportive community will help us all get through this. With government for the people replaced by government for oligarchs, it may be all we can rely on.
organizingmythoughts.org/collective-s...
organizingmythoughts.org/collective-s...
Collective Survival, Adaptation and Direct Action
Defiance must be woven into the fabric of our daily lives, rather than simply proclaimed at marches or on social media.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 16, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Another article I recommend reading. We are facing dangerous times and building a strong, supportive community will help us all get through this. With government for the people replaced by government for oligarchs, it may be all we can rely on.
organizingmythoughts.org/collective-s...
organizingmythoughts.org/collective-s...
A worthwhile read from @timothysnyder.bsky.social on the danger posed by Trump's cabinet picks.
We are in more danger than we may be willing to recognize.
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
We are in more danger than we may be willing to recognize.
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
Decapitation Strike
Preserving America from Trump's Appointments
snyder.substack.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:33 AM
A worthwhile read from @timothysnyder.bsky.social on the danger posed by Trump's cabinet picks.
We are in more danger than we may be willing to recognize.
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
We are in more danger than we may be willing to recognize.
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
When I have time (which is almost never) I like to dabble in digital art. Here's a recent piece.
November 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM
When I have time (which is almost never) I like to dabble in digital art. Here's a recent piece.
I was never active on shitter-X but am glad to have found my way here. I'm looking forward to widening my community and getting more involved in activism.
I didn't spend almost 50 years hiding in the closet only to be shoved back in because a few assholes would rather see me dead.
I didn't spend almost 50 years hiding in the closet only to be shoved back in because a few assholes would rather see me dead.
November 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM
I was never active on shitter-X but am glad to have found my way here. I'm looking forward to widening my community and getting more involved in activism.
I didn't spend almost 50 years hiding in the closet only to be shoved back in because a few assholes would rather see me dead.
I didn't spend almost 50 years hiding in the closet only to be shoved back in because a few assholes would rather see me dead.