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Because it seems to be a common misconception since the Lilo and Stitch cash grab came out, I want to clear some things up about "Aloha ʻOe." It's a favorite song of mine, and one of many Hawaiian songs that are just gorgeous.

A lot of people seem to think it was written about the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, or that it was Queen Liliʻuokalani’s farewell to the nation—but that’s not actually true.

"Aloha ʻOe" was written way earlier, in 1877-1878, when Liliʻuokalani was still a princess under her brother, David Kalākaua. It is inspired by a goodbye between a young Hawaiian girl and a visiting officer, which she saw during her trip to Maunawili. Inspired by what she saw (and the humming of several of her fellow horseback riders at the time) she turned it into a love song.

Now, over time, especially after the illegal overthrow in 1893, the song did take on a deeper meaning and became a powerful symbol of Hawaiian identity and resistance. But it wasn’t written for that purpose. It evolved into it.

If you’re looking for a song that was a direct protest against the overthrow, check out "Kaulana Nā Pua." That one was composed during the time and straight-up defends the Kingdom and the people’s loyalty to the Queen.

Also—fun fact—Liliʻuokalani wasn’t just a queen, she was also a prolific musician, like all her siblings. The aliʻi (chiefly) class at the time were incredibly talented and deeply involved in music, and she wrote dozens of songs throughout her life. Music was one of her biggest passions, long before she ever sat on the throne

Reducing her to a figure that is only defined by the overthrow negatates her passions and her being a human being, and trying to center everything she has ever done around the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

The original Aloha ‘Oe was about not wanting to let go of someone who was leaving. But preparing for a departure regardless.

Nani was trying to get Lilo ready in the (at the time very likely) case she's taken away and put in the system. She's still going to fight tooth and nail for her sister, but she's feeling very discouraged and wants to let Lilo down slowly. It happens after Nani can't find a job and is stressing out and wants Lilo to know she's not a burden. That she's wanted.

I have not watched the cash grab yet (unfortunately I know too many people who play background characters or were in the Kamehameha schools choir that sings some of the songs) but when I can pirate it, believe me when I say I will add to this.

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disabled intersex trans person saving up for rent: new items added to our shop!

we uploaded a few new items to our shop with the help of a friend! hello, i am a severely disabled intersex trans person who is currently developing crohn's disease. i have been extremely sick for months on end while i wait to see GI- i have been dealing with near constant nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, fevers, fatigue, lightheadedness, dehydration, and other issues, as well as complications from other health problems, like my chronic pain. it is not possible for me to work a conventional job at this point

i am currently saving up for my monthly rent! if you are interested in supporting, you can check out these items and more on my shop on ko-fi! these items also may get added to Etsy in the near future as well! thanks for reading and supporting!

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Donate!!!!!! Boost!!!!!

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Like the amount of people who will simply respond to any discussion of medical neglect and abuse with "well if your doctor does that just get a better one!" with no regard for how many people are seriously limited in their ability to actually do that by limited economic resources, providers assigned through public health care, health insurance limitations, widespread bigotry in the medical field, etc, has me angry

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in the world where we're all rivers you are instead proven "silty beyond a reasonable trout" and sentenced to the diversion of your head waters (in the world where we're all rivers this is basically execution)

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the amongus crewmate really was a gift to humanity. the world had enough crudely drawn dicks on bathroom stall doors we needed another shape to instantly strike annoyance and discomfort in the viewer

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How tall are u guys.

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happy Barely Keeping It Together Wednesday to all who celebrate

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Are you 🫵 pissed off about the Lilo and Stitch monstrosity remake? Do you want to know how you can actually make a difference in supporting the people and ecosystems of Hawaii?

Tourism is a big issue in Hawaii (which the remake got rid of the original's commentary on because it makes foreigners look bad). I'm not gonna promote it, BUT I know that realistically, thousands of people arrive here every single day by the airplane-ful. And the majority of them aren't educated on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. SO, I'm making this post in an effort to educate visitors. If you or someone you know is visiting or moving to Hawaii (whether by circumstances in or out of your control), here are some suggestions on how you can give back!

You can donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in giving aid to the displaced community of Lahaina after the Maui wildfires in 2023. They also provide scholarships to students of under-represented communities.

If you're interested in visiting Kualoa Ranch, you can do their Mālama Experience where you get your hands dirty giving back to the ‘āina (land)!

There are other organizations you can join to volunteer with, too, like Kupu and Mālama Maunalua. Check them out; maybe you can help with a beach cleanup or plant native trees! These are both non-profit organizations that accept monetary donations.

Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian history and culture! They also have events focused on sustainability and conservation.

If you're visiting Hilo on the Big Island, go visit the Laulima Nature Center! They're a non-profit aimed at protecting Hawaii's native species, and they even have an online store that ships to the US mainland and internationally! (After I post this, I'm gonna head on over and get myself a manu o K�� pin ♡)

A few other tips I have:

DO: Respect the locals' homes. Several beaches and hiking trails have access points in residential areas. Please be mindful to keep your voices down when passing by, and park ONLY in designated parking areas.

DO: Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii because they are known to damage coral reefs.

DON'T: Approach wildlife, particularly honu (sea turtles) and 'īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian monk seals). Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from turtles and at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from monk seals. If you see someone harassing animals, report them to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. You can also contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

DON'T: Collect sand, rocks, or other natural items to bring home with you. This is to protect the ecosystems and also out of respect for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), who have cultural beliefs regarding lava rocks in particular. Taking lava rocks is extremely disrespectful.

DON'T: Litter! Please throw away your waste in proper trash cans. If you see a bin that says "ʻōpala," that's a trash can!

Many Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) are moving to the US mainland because the cost of living in Hawaii has been driven up so high (because of people moving here), they can't afford to live in their ancestral home. So, if you are going to visit or move to Hawaii, please:

- Make the effort to support local businesses, especially those owned by Native Hawaiians!

- Educate yourself and your loved ones about actual Hawaiian culture!

- Try Hawaiian food, like poi!

- Learn some Hawaiian words and don't be afraid to ask how to pronounce words correctly!

- Donate to a food bank!

- Watch films and read books written by Native Hawaiians!

My hope is that whoever sees this post will use it to educate themselves, their friends, and their families who are considering visiting.

My background is in sustainability and the environment, so that's what I know to suggest off the top of my head. If any Kānaka Maoli read this post and have suggestions to add, please do!

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A couple of years ago we were all terribly concerned about the fact that a lot of American high schools are assigning such crushing homework loads that some kids literally don't have enough time to eat or sleep (and all this in spite of the fact that there's no good evidence that assigning homework actually improves academic outcomes at the pre-university level), but now we're hearing stories about those same schools struggling to stop kids from using ChatGPT to write their essays and suddenly It's The Children Who Are Wrong. Like, do you think maybe there's a certain level of cause and effect in play here?

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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

My sister Soso used to be so lively, even during the genocide, but now she’s a shell of her former self because of the trauma and the famine. I try my best to provide for her and our family of ten, but it’s hard because everything is so expensive. A 25kg sack of flour costs $1,000 in my area. Fruits and vegetables are a distant dream. As for meat, we’ve forgotten the taste of it. We get one meagre meal a day when we’re lucky.

Yesterday I spent all day walking around to try to find a new apartment, because our current landlord is trying to price us out, but we can’t afford anything. The situation seems hopeless. The walls around us and the roof above our heads are a weak protection, but at least it’s something, at least we’re not sleeping in the street where the drones and the tanks could see us at all times. If we’re kicked out, we will lose all of our belongings that we can’t carry with us, and where will we go? Schools and hospitals are targeted all the time. Just a few days ago, the school that’s just one street away from me was targeted and people were burned alive. I don’t want this, oh God, I don’t want to die this way.

Please help, I swear I’ll be thankful for anything. If you can’t afford to donate, then please at least share and I won’t ask more of you. Please.

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many families in gaza have neurodivergent family members. from the people i know in gaza one of their biggest challenges is the difficulty of living in a tent or being displaced with disabled family members whose routines have been disrupted. neurodivergent adults, especially men, are also targeted by the israeli occupation forces, the most notable case being that of mohammed bhar, who had down's syndrome and was mauled to death by israeli military dogs after his family was forced to leave him at gunpoint.

but what this also obscures is how much of gaza's disabled population was the result of israel's continuous occupation, which gave so many children PTSD that in 2021 Save the Children found that 80% of children in their study showed symptoms of emotional distress. About half of them there reported having contemplated suicide, and three out of five kids were self-harming. Four in five children reported they were living with depression, grief and fear.

this is aside from physical disabilities which meant gaza already had an unusually high proportion of amputees from previous wars, whose conditions were exacerbated by the lack of medical equipment (including wheelchairs) and permits to travel abroad for treatment.

what i'm trying to say is for nineteen months you've heard about people miserably trekking from one "safety zone" to another to be concentrated into tents, a supposedly humanitarian tactic from israel (even though they also bombed the humanitarian zones, even though forced displacement is indeed a war crime) but the people being displaced are not able-bodied young people who can easily travel on foot from one area to the next. they're people who are actually the least able to travel easily; families full of elderly and disabled members, young children, and in some cases mothers who have just given birth. the reason hind rajab's mother survived is because she decided to walk while her children took the car to spare them the difficulty of that journey on foot in cold weather. 19 year old lara sayegh died of exhaustion on the journey from north to south. in some cases israel has forced entire hospitals to evacuate, leading to scenes of patients standing on amputated legs or walking out with their IVs still attached. can you imagine being displaced in these conditions? that's not movement. that's torture. it's a death march.

now imagine making this journey knowing your home will be destroyed, and everything you leave behind no longer exists. imagine making this journey after losing your children, or making this journey as a lost child with no parents. imagine making this journey and encountering corpses along the entire route (it is almost impossible not to). imagine making this journey while stiff with fear that you could be attacked at any point or stopped at a checkpoint and arrested at any point because the young able-bodied men are the ones most likely to be disappeared or targeted during these journeys (which is what happened to mosab abu toha) leaving their families not only terrified for their safety, but also without their strongest family members to rely on. this also happened to family friends of mine, whose two year old was left with his grandmother after his parents were killed by airstrike on their route south. he only survived because they shielded him with their bodies.

that is not an exception for palestinians in gaza right now; that's the majority. because everything above is not incidental, it is israeli policy intended to bring about these exact circumstances.

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Ok everyone let’s think beautiful thoughts about masculine women today.

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You’re not depressed. You just need $250,000 in your bank account.

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nsfw sideblogs r so funny. my friend we can't talk here it isn't safe.. we have to go to sex world together