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Waging Empathy
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Ruining capitalism’s day by insisting that people and ecologies matter more than money

Banner: “You think your pain and heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” ~ James Baldwin
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An illustration of a bearded old man who has donned his robe and wizard hat is captioned “True freedom is knowing you’re cringe and choosing to be yourself anyways”
July 6, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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Bold, all caps, rainbow colored text reads: To inspire people, don’t show them your super powers. Show them theirs.
May 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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“Basically we could not have peace, or an atmosphere in which peace could grow, unless we recognized the rights of individual human beings…their importance, their dignity…And agreed that was the basic round that has to be accepted throughout the world.” ~Eleanor Roisevelt Government exists for one purpose: to make things better for all people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
October 30, 2023 at 2:19 AM
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A black and white photo of Eleanor Roosevelt quotes: When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
October 17, 2023 at 12:29 PM
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Empathy is more rebellious than a middle finger
A black and white drawing of a skeleton crouched down with a can of spraypaint reads: “Empathy is more rebellious than a middle finger”
October 12, 2023 at 2:24 PM
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“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but they cannot be held.” ~ Leonard Nimoy

Happy October Bluesky
A red glass vase holds three vibrant flame colored spider lilies on a hearth holding lit candles and various pieces of art
October 2, 2023 at 2:46 AM
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A poem by Andrea Gibson. No Such Thing As an Innocent Bystander “Silence rides shotgun wherever hate goes.”
October 2, 2023 at 2:38 AM
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What people think suicide prevention is: Crisis Intervention National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 What suicide prevention actually is: Food security Affordable housing Youth suicide prevention courses Peer norm activities Affordable [and accessible] healthcare Housing stabilization policies Destigmatizing mental illnesses Community engagement activities Destigmatizing mental health care Strengthening household financial security Increasing accessibility to mental [and all] health care Parenting skills and family relationship programs Family acceptance of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+2 #WeAreNavajo
September 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM