Not the Only One

It makes me sick that we demonize those seeking to come to the US. They leave horrendous conditions and take life-threatening journies. Immigration policy is complex & reasonable minds can differ on how best to manage the influx of migrants. But there is no excuse for treating those seeking a better life as the problem. The problem is us—not them. Plus, climate change is only going to increase migration. #immigration #migrant #uspolitics #democracy #politics

Peter Turchin introduces the concept of the "wealth pump," by which the elites funnel money and resources away from the poor and up to the very top. It's an accurate description of the changes to modern society around the late 1970s and early 80s. Turchin predicts the outcome of this "wealth pump" will be violent revolution if the elites don't voluntarily turn it off on their own.

Researchers found evidence of a persistent practice that gives higher values to homes when the occupants are white, and devalue them if the owners are people of color.

Associate Press news: Woman was living inside rooftop grocery store sign with computer and coffee maker for a year 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign of a store in Midland, Michigan. [edit: Link fixed] https://apnews.com/article/michigan-store-rooftop-sign-homeless-0185c0d7e4cd7a2f8581e8b8e0eb01b7 "Obviously, we don’t want people resorting to illegal activity to find housing. There are much better options.” ...Are there?

I should have a bingo card when I listen to podcasts with comedians, actors, and other performing artists. I cannot tell you how many of them disclose they're dyslexic. They often say they were forced to make this longshot career choice work because the school system and regular workplaces were inaccessible. I would love people to think about this and also think about the fact that the majority of ppl DO NOT make a living in a creative field. So make school/work accessible!! #Ableism

First Nations women are being murdered at up to 12 times the national average. But a Four Corners investigation reveals we will likely never know the true scale of how many First Nations women have been lost.