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It's impossible not to have some biases in the way we think. The distinguishing factor lies in whether you are working to help. Be introspective and active in examining your own thoughts and the actions of others. Individuals are hated on the basis of race or sex. Trans people are having a real hard go of it now as misinformation and gross oversimplification is used to reduce millions of people to a disgusting sideshow. This is a new kind of bigotry with new lies backing it…
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Ebb and Flow – Romantic Fiction – Pt 1 Cool, crisp morning air rushes in my face as I step out of a large office building. I glance both ways, considering my options. I could get something to eat, but I never could hold down food this early, not on a workday. Deciding on a coffee, and knowing the coffee shop to the right is an additional five blocks away, I turn left and join the crowd. Chins are pressed against chests, hoods drawn tightly to keep all but one's face from the…
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Thank you very much @Myleganders you just became my first sponsor! 😊 I have a lot of ideas in the works, and I hope you enjoy what I will be putting out in the coming days and weeks
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Influential Political Themes in Media Pt 1 Our story begins with a kid, enthralled by the magical worlds and characters of fantasy novels. **Fablehaven** by Brandon Mull is one of my first memorable reading experiences, and it explored themes of trust and betrayal. I remember vividly the arguments held between mortal caretakers and various creatures from small fairies and nypsies up to giants and demons. Even the creatures seen as evil usually have their own motives which…
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Ebb and Flow – Romantic Fiction – Pt 2 The wind current is shifting as the sun rises towards noon, though I'm not sure if that's precisely what drove the chill from my bones. Pulled along by the strange, captivating woman who I had just run into, I'm struck again by the scent of cleaning fluid. She has put her novel away somewhere, and I have a side view of her blonde hair, tied into a quick ponytail. Where it meets her cheek, hair blurs into pale skin. **Please read the…
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Bigotry and Internalized Hatred We’re going to talk about homophobia and transphobia; We will look at identity and the ways that we interact with society. Hopefully, to decrease the suffering in the world. **First, though, a CONTENT WARNING!** I’m not transgender, but I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression, and I'm certainly not comfortable with my sexuality. Sometimes I feel like the master of my own destiny, like I could achieve any dream and mount any obstacle. Other…
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UMA Protocol's Perpetual Contracts: What's Next for OpenDAO? **Bringing into DeFi the 500 trillion-dollar derivatives market**, usually restricted to accredited and institutional investors, could **open up many new doors for individuals and communities.** Read on to find out more about UMA and OpenDAO's work creating perpetual collateral-backed stablecoins and a functional loan market on the blockchain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so2LDOgVSqY What are derivatives? Before…
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Bad School Days I'm going to share a few stories from my childhood in the school system. Education in America (and probably elsewhere) is very alienating and riddled with bullying. Though bullies are traditionally other kids in school, my most memorable experiences come from the harsh actions of teachers. *Lead image source: Another Bad School Day That I Curse Autism*…
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🌞 A Little Motivation 🌻 For a long time, I didn't care about my own life, and I was furious about it. 😠 I felt like other people got lucky and found their place; if only I had been able to talk to that girl or join a club, maybe life would be different. 🙃 My dream was to restart as a different person – skinnier and less miserable. 😒 But I kept forcing myself to get up every dark day. 🌥 **I tried hard to form habits that I knew were good ones.** ⏰ Wake up at the same time…
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OpenDAO – Empowering Global Economy on DeFi – Non-USD Stablecoins! Across the world, governments fail to deliver promises they make to the people, while institutions like banks have free rein to currency printing and manipulation. The wealthy have access to more productive uses of their capital, but the average person needs to spend their money. When we can save to invest some for our future, the barriers to entry have been huge. Investing over the internet has brought some…
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Feminism and Men's Rights: Two Sides of the Same Coin I consider myself a Feminist and appreciate the efforts activists have made to improve the treatment of women in the home, work, and political spaces. These fights aren't entirely over, though after thousands of years of struggle, many cultures have had a huge shift over the last few centuries towards gender equity. The world is heading into a new generation of emancipatory movements. At their core, they will be very…
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Solidarity: A Rant About ICE and Our Failed State In the deadly weather of a polar vortex, Texas' privatized electric grid failed, leaving much of the state without power. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detainees report especially horrible conditions during the storm. Imagine fleeing an impoverished, war-torn or otherwise unlivable environment, only to be shoved in a box with a bunch of other suffering people while you wait for the rusty cogs of a giant corrupt…