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rose i dont think you did it right
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Tumblr art is magnificent 👌🏻
her name is Cream(ture)
Empire, Wyoming, was a pioneering African American settlement founded in 1908 near Torrington, Wyoming. The community was established by the Speese and Taylor families from Nebraska, who sought self-sufficiency and political autonomy during a time of widespread racial discrimination.
At its peak, Empire had a population of nearly 50 residents and notable institutions, including a post office, a Presbyterian church led by Reverend Russell Taylor, and a public school established in 1909. Sallie Thistle, a young teacher from Cheyenne, ensured the community’s children received an education. These achievements reflected the settlers’ determination to build a thriving and self-reliant town.
However, Empire faced significant challenges. The settlers practiced dryland farming, which left them vulnerable to recurring droughts. Racial tensions with neighboring communities also posed threats. A tragic turning point occurred in 1913 when Baseman Taylor, one of the settlers, died after reportedly being beaten while in custody. This event demoralized the community and led to its decline.
By the 1920s, many residents had left due to hardships, with some moving south for better opportunities and others returning to Nebraska. By 1930, Empire had effectively disappeared. Today, its legacy is commemorated by historical markers in Wyoming, serving as a testament to the resilience and determination of African American homesteaders who pursued freedom and autonomy in the face of adversity.
computer, september 2021
the I am Steve guy from memory
This the amazing art I be talking about!
i return to this website after nearly a decade.....my art has gotten better since the last time i logged in
i offer to you a drawing of lily, ready to be your trip sitter at the edm show
Maravilhosos treinos 👌👌👌
The art on Tumblr is actually amazing!
workplaces should have to legally provide unlimited paid sick leave available immediately upon hire. the limits that companies that even provide paid sick leave put on it is so fucked up. no one can control when they get sick, how often they get sick, or how long they are sick for, and they shouldn't have to suffer for the transgression of being ill.
"oh, but some people might take advantage of that and just stay home all the time and get paid for it!" if there is really a statistically relevant amount of people you have hired staying home on paid sick leave for months or years on end, perhaps your workplace sucks to be at, and you need to change.
give them reasons to come in to work. make it safer and easier to do their jobs. give them work that they can get invested in and talk to them about what that looks like. make sure you aren't overloading them with too much work or making unreasonable demands. pay them an amount that makes the work worth doing to them. actually form a working relationship with your employees instead of treating them like infinitely exploitable wage slaves.
only allowing your workers to accrew "2 hours a week of sick time starting after 6 weeks of employment" or some shit just doesn't match the reality of how sickness or human health works
Chief O’Brien gets it
Horrible fact of the day: Chevron just released a new boat fuel that WILL give you cancer.
Not "might", not "could", WILL. It has a cancer ratio of 1.3:1, as in, in a group of 10 people, 10 would contract CANCER.
(Edit: apparently some articles are now saying 1.4:1, and some are saying a little under that. Either way, the consensus seems to be anywhere between a 95-100+% of contracting cancer, with some expectations of this fuel not even needing a full lifetime of exposure for you to get Cancer.)
The EPA's safety limit is 1:1,000,000 as in 1 in a million people get cancer.
The EPA approved it anyways. I am not joking. The EPA approved a boat fuel that has a near 100% chance of giving someone cancer. It has such a good chance of giving someone cancer that if you DIDN'T get cancer YOU WOULD BE AN OUTLIER.
Fuck the oil industries.
Edit: If you find this (rightfully) horrifying, have you considered industrial sabotage? /hj
This isn't something we can vote away. This isn't something the rich are gonna apologize and make a 10 minute apology video for this. They don't care if you starve or wither in hospitals or get blown up in their wars.
If you don't know where to get started:
If you already know what to do, then it's time to do it. Participate in mutual aid, raise awareness in real life as well as online, participate in or train in self defense and emergency medical training classes.
The relationship between David and Jonathan, as depicted in the Old Testament, is often interpreted as a powerful example of friendship, but some contemporary interpretations suggest a deeper, potentially romantic, connection, leading to the idea of them being gay or homosexual. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here's a more detailed look: [2, 3, 5]
• Biblical Context: The story of David and Jonathan is found in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, where they form a close bond and covenant, with Jonathan showing great affection and loyalty to David, even risking his own position to protect him. [2, 3, 5]
• Modern Interpretations: Some interpretations of the text, particularly in light of modern understanding of LGBTQ+ relationships, suggest that the depth of their connection could be interpreted as something beyond platonic friendship, leading to the idea of them being gay or homosexual. [1, 2, 3]
• Examples of Interpretation: [3]
• "David loved Jonathan more than women" (2 Samuel 1:26): This phrase is often cited as evidence of a strong, potentially romantic, connection between the two men. [3]
• Covenants and Rituals: The covenants and rituals they shared, such as Jonathan stripping off his robe and giving it to David, are seen by some as symbols of a deeper bond. [2, 3, 5]
• Biblical Scholars: Some biblical scholars, such as Susan Ackerman and Jean-Fabrice Nardelli, have argued that the narrators of the books of Samuel may have encrypted same-sex allusions in the text, suggesting a romantic relationship between David and Jonathan. [2]
• Counterarguments: Others argue that the relationship was simply a strong example of male bonding and loyalty, common in ancient cultures, and that it should not be interpreted as a romantic or sexual relationship. [1, 4]
• Contemporary LGBTQ+ Christians: Some contemporary LGBTQ+ Christians see David and Jonathan as positive examples of same-sex love and covenant, using their story to counter those who claim the Bible condemns homosexuality. [3]
• David's other relationships: The Hebrew scriptures also recount how David committed adultery with Bathsheba and later made her one of his eight wives, which is seen by some as evidence that David was not homosexual. [3]
• Jonathan's other relationships: Jonathan also had a wife, which is seen by some as evidence that Jonathan was not homosexual. [3]
Generative AI is experimental.
[1] https://blog.smu.edu/ot8317/2016/05/09/1-samuel-18-23-the-queerness-of-david-and-jonathan/[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_and_Jonathan[3] https://qspirit.net/david-jonathan-same-sex-love/[4] https://english.katholisch.de/artikel/51012-david-and-jonathan-on-men-and-their-relationships[5] https://wellwateredwomen.com/be-a-jonathan-a-new-perspective-on-friendship/
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