Notices by Miriam (miriamm@mastodon.social), page 2

Piñata Economics, I like it, I will now dedicate my life and entire personality to it

This seems to be a global sentiment. Any other profession would have been scrapped or completely reorganised if a majority of its workers couldn’t do their job

And so it begins in Ireland. The xenophobia is now the foundational platform for a political party. Looks like I might need to stay put for a while to help fight the trash

Happy Pride Month to the LGBTQIA+ Community! Amidst the celebrations, let's not forget that this year, more than ever, the community continues to face battles for survival and acceptance. I stand with you all, ready to fight for love, equality, and respect!

"You may think the idea of hellfire belongs to an age when people’s lives were shaped by the threat of eternal damnation.

Wrong, it seems: generation Z and millennials in the UK are significantly more likely to believe in hell than baby boomers"

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/19/younger-britons-more-likely-to-believe-in-eternal-damnation-study-finds

-DeSantis signed three new anti-trans bills into law.
-The laws limit LGBTQ+ schools' curriculum and transgender care for minors.
-They also criminalize "opposite sex" restroom access in public buildings, schools, and parks.

This is NOT about 'protecting children' it is about inciting hate against a vulnerable & marginalized community to gain political power. We have seen this before and it does not end well. #Fascism101

https://www.businessinsider.com/desantis-authorizes-slew-of-anti-trans-laws-in-florida-2023-5?_gl=1*eli0xx*_ga*MTUwMzI3NDEyMi4xNjg0MzU3NDU2*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY4NDM1NzQ1Ni4xLjEuMTY4NDM1NzU4OS4xOC4wLjA.&r=US&IR=T

In 1930, the 22-million-pound Indiana Bell building was rotated 90 degrees over a month at a rate of 15 inches per hour, while 600 employees worked inside. Despite the slow movement, there was no interruption to the building's services, and none of the employees felt it move. #ConstructionHistory #StructuralEngineering

"Did you read the hundreds of pages of fine print, though?"

North Dakota politicians just raised their meal reimbursement to $45 after rejecting a bill for free school lunches, which costs only $3 per meal. That means, for the price of one politician's lunch, you could feed 15 low-income kids — socialism for me, but not for thee.

https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-senators-boost-their-own-meal-reimbursements-after-rejecting-free-school-lunch-bill

Good morning. Here's a wholesome meme to start your day!

The world according to the right wing

• Drag queens: groomers
• Trans people: groomers
• Teachers: groomers
• Left-wing politicians: groomers
• Immigrants: groomers

Republicans: 🤐

How do I find other Irish here? I need to talk about the absurdity of the Michael Martin's comments yesterday? #Help

Ella Fitzgerald was barred from performing at the Mocambo club in the 1950s due to her race. Marilyn Monroe, a fan of Ella's music, intervened and promised to attend nightly if they booked Ella. The owner agreed, & Marilyn kept her promise. Ella's career skyrocketed.

#WomensHistoryMonth

More context to the story "I love this story but it's a bit more complex. Prior to this, both Eartha Kitt and Joyce Bryant performed at the Mocambo. The reason why the club's owner Charlie Morrison was hesitant about Ella Fitzgerald is that she was black and overweight. Black women deemed sexy enough were considered."

https://spoutible.com/thread/2960289

Wait till she hears how the bathrooms in 99% of homes work.... ❄️

Day 7, Dr. Shirley Jackson

Dr. Jackson is a physicist and was the first black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT & chair the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

She conducted groundbreaking scientific research that enabled the invention of portable fax, touch telephone, solar cells & fiber optic cablet to name a few