#Voice of the people

[dancingdaffodils08]

akumatized villain: Give up Chat Noir! I have your girl!

Chat: She’s not my girl.

Villain: what?

Marinette, who isn’t dating him: what :(

Chat: She’s her own girl, she don’t belong to nobody.💅

[wavygadot]

If there be love, let it genuinely linger amongst us because you never can tell what the closest person could be battling with, so let's show love to one another!!!

[sierradee]

if you prefer Garnet for your fun doodles, "where's your evidence" while literally wearing a vest with more than three colours

I might come back with more. Feel free to ignore me btw I'm just trying to remember the fun things I might draw later just for myself

[aasthasposts]

Media: The Fourth Pillar of Democracy

In a democracy, there are three traditional pillars: the executive (government), the legislature (lawmakers), and the judiciary (courts). However, in today’s world, the media is often called the “fourth pillar of democracy” because of its essential role in holding the other three pillars accountable and informing the public.

1. Informing the Public

The media is the primary source of information for citizens. It keeps people informed about government policies, laws, elections, and important events, allowing them to make educated decisions. For democracy to function properly, citizens must be aware of what is happening in their country and around the world. Media outlets like newspapers, TV, radio, and online platforms help disseminate this information.

2. Holding Power to Account

The media acts as a watchdog, checking the actions of government officials, political leaders, and corporations. Investigative journalism exposes corruption, malpractice, and injustice. By reporting the truth and highlighting wrongdoing, the media helps prevent abuses of power. Without a free press, those in power could operate without oversight, threatening the integrity of democracy.

3. Encouraging Debate and Discussion

Media platforms provide a space for public debate and discussion. They allow diverse viewpoints to be heard, which is crucial in a democratic society. Whether it’s through news reports, opinion articles, or interviews, the media helps people engage with different ideas, fostering an environment where informed public debate can thrive.

4. Ensuring Transparency

For democracy to work, transparency is key. The media plays an important role in ensuring that government actions, decisions, and policies are open to public scrutiny. When journalists report on government spending, legal proceedings, and public policies, they ensure that leaders are acting in the best interest of the people and not hiding behind closed doors.

5. Protecting Freedoms

A free and independent media is one of the greatest protectors of individual freedoms in a democracy. It provides a platform for citizens to express their opinions, share ideas, and challenge authority without fear of censorship. It also ensures that voices from marginalized groups and communities are heard, promoting equality and inclusion.

Conclusion: The Vital Role of Media in Democracy

The media is not just a source of information—it is a cornerstone of democracy. It keeps citizens informed, holds those in power accountable, promotes transparency, and encourages public debate. As the “fourth pillar,” the media ensures that democracy remains strong, healthy, and responsive to the needs of the people. Without the media, democracy would lack the checks and balances necessary to protect freedom and justice.

[gryz]

honestly the best part of bruins games is when mal souliotis live tweets them

[graverobber3457]

New favorite guy appeared while waiting at the bus stop: guy on a turquoise motorcycle pulled up smoking a cigarette, said 'I hate cars' and then sped off

[infiniterichesinalittleroom]

I love the purity of language. I keep cautioning my students and anyone who will listen to me not to use the jargon of the trades, not to use scientific language, because they’re going to be out of date the day after tomorrow. The scientists change their vocabulary, their jargon every day. So do the doctors, and the politicians, and the theologians—every body, every profession, every trade changes its vocabulary all of the time. But there is a basic pure human speech that exists in every language. And that is the language of the poet and the writer. So many words that had good meanings once upon a time have come to have meanings almost evil—certainly shabby, certainly inaccurate. And “psychology” is one of them. It has been so abused. This awful way a whole segment, not a generation but too many of the young writers, have got so soaked in the Freudian and post-Freudian vocabulary that they can’t speak—not only can’t speak English, but they can’t speak any human language anymore. You can’t write about people out of textbooks, and you can’t use a jargon. You have to speak clearly and simply and purely in a language that a six-year-old child can understand; and yet have the meanings and the overtones of language, and the implications, that appeal to the highest intelligence—that is, the highest intelligence that one is able to reach. I’m not sure that I’m able to appeal to the highest intelligence, but I’m willing to try.

Katherine Anne Porter • Writers At Work: The Paris Review Interviews: Second Series

[codecicle]

Guys I'm so glad everyone loves hit JRWI campaign: The Suckening so much. 12 thousand notes on just a thumbnail that's so cool. Anyone think about emizel pussy-out post revival

[cafffine]

my prof just explained on the syllabus that he’s included more points in the class than we needed to pass, so we could skip up like?? 20 small assignments/quizzes/participation!! and still get a very high grade!!

the idea was that we could focus on assignments that played to our strengths - only do the participation stuff if we like to talk out loud - only do the quizzes/readings if we want to do the class remotely - only do online discussions if we like to talk and share opinions but struggle with anxiety in class ect.

and that’s cool enough but then he pulled up DnD character sheets with drawings he’d done of these hypothetical student player classes and how our various accessibility needs could be gamified to ‘max out’ different aspects of the class to get high grades and like!!!!!

hell yeah!!!! let’s treat accessibility in higher education not just as a necessity but as the fun, engaging, and creative aspect of learning that it is!!! I love this!!

EDIT: For proper credit or further questions about his system please find my professor on twitter @/kurtishanlon

[inkskinned]

she's singing in another room and my dog is asleep at my feet. my grandma asked me why i haven't found a man yet and i laughed. oh, you know. i like my house clean.

my girlfriend is also my man is also "my partner" if i'm in a professional setting. yesterday we went to a ren faire and a man mimed at me - you're together? and at my delighted nod, his baffled, you're gay? made me laugh. a woman with rainbow hair said i love the two of you together. you're both so beautiful it's absurd.

my dad introduced my partner as my "..... friend. or whatever" the other day. he knows we're dating. in the same way, i was never able to get my sister's husband to stop saying that's gay like it's 2008. he still uses the word fa***t, and my sister's defense of him has always been well, he's just kidding.

my lover and i dance to old music in a tiny kitchen. we judge new music together and take food critique very seriously. we watch love is blind before we fall asleep and agree that if they had a queer season, it would be bloody but also make for excellent tv. of fucking course queer people would know someone for only 2 weeks and agree to get married. what are you saying.

at a bar with friends, a man puts his hand on my wrist. got a boyfriend? and yes, i do have a boyfriend, she's amazing. i am texting her while i wander around a gas station named after geese. i am visiting a swing state for a wedding. in the candy aisle i overhear: she's actually like a lesbian it's disgusting. two teenage girls with packaged sandwiches in their hands, giggling. no literally, like. i'm not, like. okay with her being there while we're all, like, naked and changing.

my girlfriend and i tailgate, drink gin and cider out of cups. from the frat group beside us, a man corrects himself with one of his friends: bro, i mean, nonbinary entity, and it makes everyone around him laugh, myself included. he razzes his friend the same way i would have killed for at 19 years old - like nothing happened, he continues: you apply sunscreen like an alien. he does a little sassy (and fairly accurate) dance interpretation of the motion. his friend is laughing so hard they're crying.

i am lucky, i live in a safe neighborhood in a safe state. my masc passenger princess comes up from DC. i drive her for an hour to where all the leaves are a violent arrangement of color. we walk along the trails, letting autumn into our blood. in this part of the state, there's a lot of pickup trucks and trump signs. when we chastely kiss before getting into the car, i accidentally make eye contact with a woman holding her child's wrist. she looks disgusted. she looks fucking pissed.

two hours later my girl and i are eating dinner on a patio, soaking in the last warmth of new england sun before the chill of winter sets in. we are giggling and trying to talk through plastic vampire teeth. at another table, i see a young woman sit up straighter. i watch her watch us. she blushes and takes her partner's hand from across the table. shy, like the taste of evening has just become something deeper.

it's worth it for this moment, i think. my lover is still humming the same song she's been singing for four days straight and i don't want to kill her for it. her guitar is beside my bed. her toothbrush is in my bathroom. in a few moments i will make us lunch. we are lucky enough to have found each other. it is lucky enough to be in love.

[littlelightfish]

Funny things I found out playing with language setting in Netflix while looking episode 15:

Chilchuck's scream sounds HAUNTED in brazilian portuguese. Give it a try if you can.

(You can hear it here)

In spanish dub, Senshi says: "tocó mis senos de hombre", which means "he touched my man boobs" in Spanish. And I think that's the best dub line one so far.

[artrsw]

Rise up, and elect a president who truly cares. Our future depends on the choices we make today. Let’s choose a leader who listens, understands, and takes action for the people. Click this link : https://tinyurl.com/4bmu8bwy

[addictedgallery]

Voice Of The People

Since 2004, performance artist Sheryl Oring has been typing messages from members of the public to the U.S. President.

“This was my way to lift up the voices of everyday people and give everyone a chance to speak out, regardless of their social status.” ~ Sheryl Oring

[eastgaysian]

[mindfulldsliving]

Foundational Principles of the United States and Their Parallel Teachings in Helaman 5

As we examine the events in Helaman 5, it becomes clear that the teachings of Helaman to his sons emphasize the importance of remembering Christ and building lives on the foundation of His teachings.

Unlocking Peace Through an Exegetical Commentary of Helaman 5 In Helaman 5, we find a powerful narrative that offers profound insights into ancient Nephite society, focusing on themes that resonate deeply with modern readers. The Nephite leaders, Nephi and Lehi, made an extraordinary decision to leave their positions of power to preach the gospel, highlighting the crucial role of spiritual…

[rehabforprofit]

REAL WEALTH RADIO STATION- THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE!

So thrilled to have so many amazing people tuning into my radio station, Real Estate Media News Network! 🎉 Thank you for helping make my dream a reality after over 10 years of wanting this!

I envisioned a station that not only plays fantastic music but also features business experts I respect and know personally. It's a platform where everyone's voice can be heard, especially in a media landscape that often overlooks them. 

Our tagline? "Come for the Music, Stay for the Business Advice!" 🎶💼 

Spread the word and invite your friends to join this innovative station! Let's make waves together! 

- Maria Rekrut  👉 Check us out at: https://realwealthradio.ca