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Every time I read history books about your era's medical systems, I'm freshly appalled at how systemic the ableism, racism, misogyny, misogynoir, homophobia, and transphobia is. I wish I could reach back through the years and make it better for you. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

If someone says something hurtful to you, imagine instead that they're saying those words to your close friend or a loved one. Would you willingly accept your friend or loved one being spoken to like that? If not, don't put up with it being said to you either.

(via @archaeohistories over at Bluesky)

And worse, they're trying to destroy the free sources that they stole from. It's destruction of human knowledge on an unprecedented scale. The burning of the library of Alexandria has nothing on this.

choose your fighter

photographs by Gursewak Singh

You should take occasional breaks from your activism to keep yourself from burning out. However, avoid letting your actual values slide at any time. Being lax about your values too easily turns your activism into performance. Stay true to your values even in your downtime.

Assume that most profit-based advertisements for most health-related products in your era are full of lies. It will save you time, money, and pain. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Now remember, a lady rides sidesaddle, NOT astride. Your mother would be in hysterics at the very idea that a daughter of hers would ride a werewolf astride! Why, next you’ll be showing ankle…

Baby armadillo plays with his toy

this picture of a chip pan oil fire from the wikimedia cookbook is so strikingly sublime

oh wow i do not want this

You deserve good health care. You are not a burden just because you have chronic health problems and/or disabilities. Health care workers should actively want to help you! emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon

Always keep enough of your own fuel reserves to get you to your next destination. You aren't helping anybody if you end up adrift.

great point vic