#activists for the voiceless

[tante-litfass]

Von hier: Instagram @activistsforthevictims

[qipsir]

Agricultural Activism

Disclaimer: this post is intended to inform, not convince/persuade

Was reading a post from @wobblydev and saw this specific panel.

I don't know if many of my current friends know, but something my f*ther and I used to passionately be a part of was Anonymous For The Voiceless. Though now, I'm too disabled to be out on the streets with the Cube of Truth and I'm too aware of psychology to agree with the in-your-face approach to their activism, that doesn't mean there aren't important things I've learned from being a part of it.

Mass farming of anything is bad and there are empathic, health-based, and environmental reasons that factory farming is awful, and so many more. These are just a few points I'd like to share to get things started.

I'm gonna break this up into multiple posts because there's just so much information

Hyperlinks to posts

Bonus post about emissions and population statistics

Environmental Impact

Relationship between Humans and Agriculture

Healthcare and Sanitation

Ethics/The Morality Argument (aka the reason why most everyone hates vegan activists cause they never stop preaching this [Trust me, I'm tired of it too. There are so many other ways to have this conversation].)

[briansfancies]

Out of politeness or effectiveness it's a good idea to restrain oneself from embarrassing carnists. But damn, it sure is fun to watch when they unload.

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

decide put this separate post too because originally was kind of derail own post lol (but to be fair this not vague post @ anyone who respond to that post bc again didn’t really understand what people say) but like

don’t think most people understand sheer exhaustion of literal everyone medical people service providers verbal “activists" even other nonspeaking people try go for "better more correct term more respectful more accurate" term for me n friend like me

every few moments there this new thing then this new thing this new thing that supposedly better n is Actual Right Term this time & you need use for whole group

especially when literally no one asked us. or only asked a few of us with one specific experience out of many. or took what few of us said n then snowballed into something unrecognizable.

am nonverbal. not nonvocal not preverbal not nonspeaking not this not that not any those terms. just nonverbal. most correct most respectful best term for person who can tell you preference is just that term they prefer. n. for me & a LOT of us that just nonverbal.

nonverbal not "less correct" (maybe sometimes also come with "but fineeee we will reluctantly let people who want be called that be called that (they poor little thing too dumb to know better so it okay). but still incorrect term") than nonspeaking or any whatever form of similar concept

"we want most respectful way call this group of people" "am nonverbal can call me nonverbal please call me nonverbal" "no not like that"

no one actual care about what nonverbal people say no one actual care about our voice. so pretty say listen to them give them voice they deserve heard, talk about how it wrong speak over them speak for them how evil evil parents teacher doctors all do it (many do do it yes), but when “they” (we) actually have voice n use it then suddenly they (we) don’t know what they (we) talk about then they (we) wrong about (own experience about how call our own self). basically tell us we too loud we too dumb know stuff we should shut up more.

nonverbal people perfect puppet to make self look good because. “speak for the voiceless” bc if voiceless can’t tell you wrong. can always have power over. can manipulate their message into whatever you want.

lucky few who get voice in way can be (relatively) easy understood, speak up. hey no that wrong. stop speak for us. suddenly don’t want us have voice anymore.

or. “no you not voiceless am advocating for voiceless” redefine whoever protest them out of their convenient definition

if given evidence that nonverbal people, people you claim you advocate for, people personally living it, that some nonverbal people still call self nonverbal. n response is “but that wrong” “that not accurate”, go on theoretical linguistic debate about suffix “-verbal”, or history lesson on ableist abuse mistreatment of nonverbal people & people who cannot speak via mouth, or whatever

who you doing advocacy for. really.

because clearly not for nonverbal people. clearly not me

keep me out of your mouth if you use advocacy for “poor voiceless people” like me as pat on back for self to make self feel so good about self.

[renthony]

From the article:

Six weeks ago, Democrats frustrated with President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Israel felt voiceless. But a new ballot movement that started in one of the nation’s tiniest states could explode across the country on Super Tuesday. In January, New Hampshire activists urged the state’s Democratic voters to write in “ceasefire” on their primary ballots. But the last-minute organizing—put together the weekend before—was still enough to garner 1% of the vote. Given more time, a similar campaign in Michigan reaped benefits ten-fold, with over 100,000 people ticking “uncommitted,” 13% of the vote. Now, efforts are underway all over the country, including in Super Tuesday states Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and California. In the absence of a realistic primary opponent and aware they can’t stop Biden, voters have found a unique way to challenge the Democratic party line toward the genocide in Palestine. Since Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200, over 30,000 Palestinians have died. Picking ceasefire and uncommitted has become the way for Democrats who oppose Biden’s unfettered support for Israel to not endorse it with their own votes, refusing to be complicit in the war.

[cobraonthecob]

'zk writers write katara and/or zuko so ooc - ' okay and? the writers wrote nonsensical endings for the characters in their post-canon series (i'm sorry, but rule breaking toph and activist katara becoming cop toph and voiceless katara will forever chap my ass). go outside. enjoy your characterizations of the characters. i'm popping out of my cozy zone (rude, i was busy writing an f1 au and a few other fics that are scratching the salty parts of my brain) to yell at y'all because we all have different interpretations of characters!

ALSO!!!! 'they hate each other and y'all like that' it's because we like enemies to friends to lovers (or enemies to lovers, if we really feel like speedrunning), so i sure hope so they hate each other at the start lmfao. i want there to be knives at each other's necks and the need to rip each other's organs out, actually, but kid's show and we got to tone it down lol

[byler-alarmist]

I was inspired by a great post about Nancy from @luthientinuvielss and it got me thinking about AIDS Activist Nancy Wheeler.

I've mentioned before how I headcanon Byler attending protests/joining ACT UP in the 90's after they get out of Hawkins.

But what if Nancy also became an activist in her own way?

As the post succinctly put it, Nancy is a truth-seeker who stands against injustice. She strives to be an advocate for the voiceless, the powerless and marginalized because she knows what it's like to be unheard.

I can't imagine that she would see all the deaths in the gay community (her brother and Will's community, in fact) being dismissed and forgotten and remain unfazed. She would be furious!!

Imagine her getting the scoop on the latest facts and myths about the disease, determined to shed light on the epidemic.

Interviewing the medical community and patients, breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease.

Investigating and doing exposés on politicians that stonewalled efforts to find a cure.

I can totally see her getting behind a cause like that. Plus, it could rebuild the Wheeler sibling bond, since she and Mike could find common ground on their shared passion for justice.

[probablyasocialecologist]

For example, a transphobic group holds a rally somewhere – maybe a couple of dozen transphobes in a draughty church hall. There’s a protest outside. A journalist, with confected faux-indignation, then claims trans people are ‘silencing’ them. Those claiming to be ‘silenced’ are then featured in every national mainstream media platform, something that caught the ire of Sara Ahmed, an independent academic and former professor of race and cultural studies at Goldsmiths University of London: “Whenever people keep being given a platform to say they have no platform, or whenever people speak endlessly about being silenced, you not only have a performative contradiction; you are witnessing a mechanism of power.” There is a name for this mechanism of power: ‘mirror propaganda’. Mirror propaganda means doing to your enemies what you are falsely accusing them of doing to you. So the media creates the myth that trans people are silencing anti-trans activists, while the reality is that every major national media outlet in the UK, from The Guardian and The Times to the Mail and BBC, almost never includes any trans voices. Of course, the media also ignores the fact that protests outside transphobic rallies also constitute free speech, usually of the most voiceless. Moreover, the systematic exclusion of trans voices from the media, combined with wall-to-wall anti-trans rhetoric, is many, many orders of magnitude greater than a half-empty church hall.

[ovaruling]

oh and i ended up having an amazing birthday! i spent ALL DAY doing vegan animal rights activism in the city, pausing only once for dinner at a fantastic little cafe. couldn’t have been better.

i’ve never had a birthday that was so fulfilling. i met so many other new-to-me activists bc there was also a special outreach workshop that day with an expert (which was incredible) and it drew attendance from activists from all up and down the state. i befriended and bonded with so many other vegan women and we all did street outreach afterward.

i think im going to make it a tradition from now on to spend every birthday doing extra vegan animal rights activism on top of the stuff i’m doing already, no matter what day it falls on. i couldn’t have asked for a better way to turn 30 than by using my voice for the voiceless. never felt so good in all my life.

[femmefatalevibe]

Hi! Hope you’re doing great!

I love all of your advice :), it’s so helpful.

I’m currently in college and I would love to work for the EU or UN one day (fingers crossed?). How could I be in spaces that’ll lead me there - even though I’m a student? And how could I prepare for those spaces and pioneering for advocacy for the “voiceless?”

Thanks so much!

Hi love! Thank you so much.

I actually know a couple of women who interned/worked for the UN! So, from what I know, here are some important skills and experiences you should consider acquiring to work at these types of organizations:

Become as fluent in English and French as possible. Bonus points for additional languages including German, Spanish, Italian, etc.

Study and focus on gaining internship/volunteer experience in public policy, international relationships, political science, sustainable development, nonprofit management, pre-law/environmental science, and ethics

Consider applying for a volunteer, internship, or study abroad opportunity with the UN (I don't know anything about working with the EU, but that sounds so cool!)

Intern/volunteer with an NGO or another international nonprofit (Women for Women is a great organization!)

Visit or attend events at local international embassies

Volunteer, intern, or work in some capacity for events hosted by influential international figures (foreign ambassadors, global human rights activists, etc. – I met one of these women at a Fashion Week event a few years ago, so think outside of the box. Consider what events draw an international crowd in your area and go from there)

Leverage your university's and professors' resources to help get into clubs, networking events, internship opportunities, and informational interviews with people working at these organizations or the same/adjacent fields

Hope this helps xx

[lukewarmbreadatamoderatepace]

https://www.tumblr.com/manslaughter/718892034407219200

tumblr users who are otherwise good about being skeptical that the utterly defenseless and voiceless would be effectively protected by the systems we have in place want so badly to believe that animal abuse simply does not happen, and if it does it gets caught right away, and that laws and regulations around it both qualify things we would find horrific as "abuse" and are reliably enforced and everything is just completely fine and good, they will fully and uncritically believe that the very first person who confidently says what they want to hear is surely honest and unbiased and has a complete and representative picture of the global situation

like. I'm not claiming to have done extensive research in this area. But I didn't have to do very much to find very recent stories of the horrific conditions animals used for testing have been found to be in. using sentient creatures as commodities is just always going to be rife with abuse-- is inherently abusive and should be treated like the tragedy it is, one to be minimized wherever possible and hopefully, someday, with enough progress, avoided entirely.

just like, god, remembering dairyisntscary and the way everyone on this website sucked them off every time they posted about how cows in the dairy industry are all healthy and happy and treated wonderfully and I mean really we're doing them a favor and it's just great all the time, pay no attention to the actual industry-standard practices and all the laws preventing activists from recording video footage of factory farms, I'm sure that doesn't mean anything, it's fine

[urbanthreads]

Resonating Words: An Overview of Tupac Shakur's Speech as an American Hip-Hop Artist

Introduction: Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the powerful influence of hip-hop culture and the indelible impact of one of its most iconic figures, Tupac Shakur. In this post, we embark on a journey to explore the profound words and speeches of Tupac Shakur, an American hip-hop artist whose artistry extended far beyond music. Join us as we unravel the significance of his speeches, their relevance in contemporary society, and the enduring legacy of his message.

The Voice of the Voiceless:

Tupac Shakur, known for his lyrical prowess, was equally renowned for his powerful speeches that addressed issues such as social inequality, police brutality, and systemic racism. His words resonated deeply with those who felt marginalized and unheard, earning him a reputation as the voice of the voiceless within the hip-hop community and beyond.

"The Rose That Grew from Concrete":

Tupac Shakur's speech, "The Rose That Grew from Concrete," encapsulates his ability to articulate the struggles faced by individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. He poetically depicts the resilience and determination required to rise above societal obstacles, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar challenges.

Social Justice and Activism:

Tupac's speeches were characterized by a passionate call for social justice and activism. He encouraged individuals to question the status quo, challenge oppressive systems, and strive for a more equitable society. His words urged listeners to use their voices and actions as catalysts for change, empowering them to stand up against injustice.

Personal Transformation and Self-Reflection:

Tupac's speeches often delved into personal introspection, revealing his own vulnerabilities and growth. He emphasized the importance of self-reflection and the necessity of personal transformation to effect change in the world. His words encouraged individuals to examine their own beliefs, actions, and biases, inspiring them to strive for personal growth alongside societal progress.

Uniting Divided Communities:

Tupac's speeches possessed a unifying quality, as he aimed to bridge the gaps between divided communities. He sought to transcend racial, social, and cultural boundaries, emphasizing the need for empathy, understanding, and compassion. Through his words, he urged people to come together, find common ground, and work towards a collective vision of unity.

Legacy and Impact:

Tupac Shakur's speeches continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, even decades after his untimely passing. His messages of social consciousness, resilience, and unity remain relevant in today's society. Tupac's ability to express complex ideas with raw emotion and lyrical artistry continues to inspire artists, activists, and individuals seeking to make a positive impact.

Conclusion:

Tupac Shakur's speeches embody the spirit of hip-hop as a platform for social and political expression. His words, filled with raw emotion, empathy, and a call to action, continue to reverberate through time. Tupac's ability to articulate the struggles faced by marginalized communities, his unwavering commitment to social justice, and his focus on personal transformation make his speeches an enduring testament to his legacy as an American hip-hop artist. As we reflect on his words, may we be inspired to carry forward his message, empowering ourselves and others to strive for a more equitable and united society.

#TupacShakur #HipHopLegend #PowerfulSpeeches #SocialJustice #ActivismMatters #Resilience #InspiringWords #UnityThroughMusic #VoiceOfTheVoiceless #LegacyOfTupac #ConsciousHipHop #Empowerment #ArtisticExpression #ChangeTheWorld #HipHopCulture

[dreamin-vegan]

Are vegans actually annoying?

I see a lot of who vegans refer to as "carnists" calling us annoying, militant, etc because of us standing up for what we believe in, does that make us annoying? No I don't think all of us are annoying, I think it can be annoying especially when vegans have to answer the same comments over and over and we just end up talking in circles, and I do understand how that can come off as annoying. But on the other hand, you as non vegans, also have the same access to the same resources we have used, and continue to use, there really are tons of sources, not just online, but there are books, and documentaries, that speak on not only going vegan, but the benefits of what being vegan does for the planet, the animals, and our overall health and well being. Now are there people who go vegan for their health? Yes absolutely and I love that, but for most of us, or rather the ones I know, we became vegan for the animals, to be a voice for the voiceless, and the health aspect is a side affect of being vegan.

Would I recommend being vegan to everyone if I felt like they would listen and want to hear what I've got to say in the process of educating them and helping them? Yes I absolutely would, Being vegan really is an amazing journey and it's so beneficial to our lives and this planet, and most importantly the animals. Now do I think there vegan activist who take things way too far and are aggressive in their approach to non vegans in an attempt to get more people to be vegan? Yes I do, I firmly believe theres a right and wrong way to do it, I've learned that arguing will get us no where, I personally have stopped replying to negative comments, and I just post my little activism posts and just let the algorithm do it's thing, because at the end of the day, not everyone is going to agree with me, and thats their business, but for me, I'll continue posting about veganism on my platforms that I have been blessed with having

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

while me post most about nonverbal nonspeaking because intellectual/developmental disabilities, here something about become nonspeaking after/because medical crisis in 2022 & tracheotomy & muscular dystrophy, by alice wong.

overview: “This is a 2-3 minute audio letter to the late David Muir, a disabled man who invented the Passy Muir® Valve, an attachment that enables people with tracheostomies to speak. As a newly nonspeaking person, this letter allows me to share my thoughts on the desire to speak and reflections on silence.”

I paused to consider the phrase “dignity through speech.” There is dignity in silence too. Silence does not mean a person is voiceless, as there are millions of nonspeaking people who use gestures, sign language, writing, technology, and other means to communicate with the world.

I live in a world of silence that is not lesser or devoid of richness. My reality is just different. Silence forces me to be more thoughtful and intentional in considering what I want to say and how I say it when I type into my speech-to-text app, which listeners to this letter are hearing now.

…

The worlds of speech and silence intersect and overlap. Silence isn’t static or limiting. Silence is not an empty void. Silence has a landscape of its own. Silence has its own dimension, a space that enables another way of thinking and being. There is dignity in all forms of communicating.

[female-buckets]

Brianna Turner is an advocate, activist, and champion of using her platform to give a voice to the voiceless. Her commitment to social justice never waivers. Being part of the Phoenix Mercury means being cut from a different cloth. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝟔

[mbmspeaks]

History lessons for my daughter part 1

When I started on this project I asked my mom and dad for some historical figures for me to write poems about. Here's the list my mom texted me:

" Constance Baker Motley, Lani Guinier, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Ella Baker, Mary Church Terrell, Fannie Lou Hamer, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Lorraine Hansberry, Harry Belafonte, Thurgood Marshall, Sydney Poitier, David Dinkins...."

I asked my nine year old daughter who she knew. I had done a few and decided to do poems and scenes to tell her about the rest of them she didn't know who are:

" Lani Guinier, Toni Morrison, Ella Baker, Mary Church Terrell, Fannie Lou Hamer, James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Lorraine Hansberry, Thurgood Marshall, Sydney Poitier, David Dinkins... "

Me: Write me a poem about Thurgood Marshall

ChatGPT:

Thurgood Marshall, a name that rings with pride For justice, he fought with unwavering stride A voice for the voiceless, a light in the dark His passion for equity left its indelible mark

With courage and poise, he stood in the face of hate Challenging segregation with every case he'd litigate For years, he toiled with his pen and his heart Crafting an argument that would tear hate apart

He paved the way for generations to come From the humblest beginnings, his fight had begun An emblem of strength, of justice, and grace His legacy endures, never to be erased

So we honor Thurgood Marshall, a true civil rights great Whose sacrifice and service no one can underrate May we follow his example, and stand for what is right And continue his mission, to shine justice's light.

#ThurgoodMarshall #civilrights #justice #equality #poetry #blackhistorymonthRegenerate response

Me: Write me a Sonnet about Fannie Lou Hamer

ChatGPT:

In the Mississippi heat, a voice was raised With courage in her heart and truth on her tongue She spoke of justice, dignity unfazed And for her people, she fought hard and long

Fannie Lou Hamer, sharecropper's daughter A woman of great strength and fortitude She fought against injustice and slaughter And to the nation, her message was shrewd

With words that spoke of freedom and of rights She moved the hearts and minds of many men Her voice rose up and reached majestic heights And changed the course of history's pen

Fannie Lou Hamer, your legacy is strong Your words still ring out and your spirit lives on.

#FannieLouHamer #CivilRightsActivist #MississippiFreedomDemocraticParty #Sonnet #Poetry

me: Write a short bio of of the two civil rights leaders we just wrote poems about

ChatGPT:

Sure, here are brief bios for Thurgood Marshall and Fannie Lou Hamer:

Thurgood Marshall was an American lawyer and civil rights activist who played a significant role in the fight for racial justice in the 20th century. He was the first Black justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967. Prior to his appointment, Marshall worked as a lawyer for the NAACP, where he successfully argued landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, which ended the legal segregation of public schools in the United States.

Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights activist and community organizer who played a key role in the fight for voting rights in Mississippi in the 1960s. Born into a sharecropping family, Hamer faced poverty and discrimination throughout her life, but remained committed to the struggle for racial justice. She was a founding member of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which fought to unseat the state's all-white delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Hamer's powerful testimony at the convention brought national attention to the struggle for voting rights and the violence and oppression faced by Black people in the South.