#issues2020

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How’s your 2020 going, Tumblr? In a perfect world, your year is going great; Your skin is clear, you’re getting a full eight hours of sleep, you’re not at risk of feeling the effects of voter suppression, climate change is nothing to worry about, and your reproductive rights are never challenged. 

But this isn’t a perfect world. Over the past 12 months, people with power have carefully interpreted laws to throw citizens off of voting rolls, we've become more aware of how desperately we need to save our planet, and reproductive rights are a constant battle around the world. This year, we’re committed to bringing important discussions on issues like these to your dashboard. 

We’re calling it #Issues2020. 

It’s not too late to make a change. That’s the crux of #Issues2020. The power is in your hands. Whether you’re gearing up for the U.S. presidential election, in the UK organizing in your community, engaging with the French Senate elections, following the South Korea legislative elections, or participating in any of the many, many elections happening around the globe this year, it’s never too late for civic engagement in your community. At the local, national, and global levels, there are ways to make a difference. You can call your political leaders to support or oppose an issue, endorse a candidate, organize a rally, lead a respectful discussion with your friends, volunteer to phone bank, and so much more. 

We want to give you a space to learn from others while teaching them, too. You can be a valuable resource. To help that along, we’re partnering with six powerful organizations to hold Q&A sessions here on Tumblr.

They’re called Issue Times, and they’ll be held throughout the year:

February - Voting rights with Black Girls Vote (@blackgirlsvote)

April - Mass incarceration and immigration with 18 Million Rising (@18MR)

June - Reproductive rights with Planned Parenthood Action Fund (@ppaction)

July - Gun reform with March For Our Lives

August - Climate change with NRDC Action Fund

October - LGBTQ+ Youth activism with It Gets Better (@itgetsbetterproject)

In addition to our upcoming Issue Times, we’re partnering with other organizations that keep people informed on things that matter. When We All Vote (@whenweallvote) will provide you with resources on registering to vote right on your dashboard if you go follow ‘em.

These organizations are here to help foster discussion, teach all of us how to be better citizens and neighbors, and outline what we’re up against. To make sure you get a chance to ask them your question, follow their Tumblrs as well us here on @action.

This isn’t a perfect world, but we can make improvements. It’s up to all of us. If you’re allowed a voice to safely use, use it. If you can vote, vote. Do it for yourself, for your loved ones, and for the people around you who may not be able to vote themselves.

What kind of commitment can you make this year for your community, Tumblr? What issues are you fighting for? Let us know in a post. Tag it #Issues2020 so other people can easily find it to hear your story and feel a little inspiration. 

[whenweallvote]

Let's finally bust the myth that your vote doesn't matter. It does. Register to vote at https://www.whenweallvote.org/register/. 

[dirty-dan-thats-me]

Now before I start, i want everyone to know that what i say comes from the heart, it is not meant to be directed toward any of your opinions or beliefs, and I'm sorry if some of it doesn't make complete sense, i just feel like i need to say this.

Now if you haven't seen the news about the recent killing of the Iranian leader, it has started this rumor that there is the possibility of another world war... and I'll be honest, I'm genuinely scared right now. The thought of having to go to war and to experience all the bloodshed and death of so many innocent people makes me wanna burst into tears. I don't know if its some fake trash our government is plotting, or if its the fake trash that the Iranian government is plotting... I DON'T KNOW! All of this is just to convenient to make any kind of intelligent judgment.

I don't know what kind of religion you have or what your beliefs are, but please i am asking for the other 7.5 billion other people to find peace among one another. If you think about it, this entire world is practically a family, but it seems that we only focus on the things we hate about each other. We lash out at our siblings in other countries with guns, knives, bombs, and media. All the negativity and the hatred that surrounds our homes and our government makes me sick. I don't care what you believe in! I don't care what your sexual relationship is! I don't care what your skin color is! I don't care about where you come from!

I STILL LOVE YOU!

You are still my brother.

You are still my sister.

You are still my friend...

Please... END THE MADNESS.

[marshmalloworca]

Harry Dunn/Anne Sacoolas - Petition

A 42 year old American woman named Anne Sacoolas hit 19 year old Harry Dunn with her car by driving on the wrong side of the road, when he was riding his motorbike down the B4031 on August 27th, 2019. Harry Dunn had died due to the injuries sustained.

Anne Sacoolas hasn't faced any charges yet as she was secretly flown out of the country back to America and despite agreeing to being questioned, she had made a false claim of diplomatic immunity and still hasn't responded or attended any interviews.

The British government has requested to have Anne Sacoolas sent back to England to face charges, but has been denied by the American government.

I've never made a post like this, however I feel I have to due to my doubts about American news stations covering the horrible and unjust ignorance being acted out by the US government and Anne Sacoolas, herself.

More details can be found here; http://chng.it/W4gJPGSk2m

So, please, if you are an American or live in the States, please share this around. No one deserves to not have closure after a beloved family member is taken too soon due to the irresponsibility of another person. If Harry Dunn had been replaced by your parent/sibling/child/lover, you would not wish for this to simply be swept under the rug and disregarded.

[lours-postal]

Après l’Angleterre, avant la France (message fait après la lecture du message de l’équipe de Tumblr)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--[82] That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,--That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

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[aprilislush]

‪i want to raise awareness about sexual violence against queer people in India. I firmly believe that it is not black and white anymore, with rape cases frequently making headlines of every prominent newspaper in India, sexual violence against queer people has no specific statistics. Toxic men have lived their entire lives feeling safe on the streets and they’ve had very few instances where they’ve not. But, women, a lot queer and trans folks have very few instances. We should keep all of that in mind and bring things into perspective. It is important for the queer community to know how to fight back. I am a firm believer of #justuceforall I feel that now that it's 2020, people need to open their minds not their mouth, it’s time that people understand that we live in a world where boys can play princesses and girls can play soldiers.‬ #Issues2020

— Aditya Tiwari, Indian Poet, Author and Activist

[chadwinrobinson]

RIP Kobe Bryant and to his beautiful daughter, also everyone else that lost their life in that helicopter crash.

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It’s essential to understand your voting rights and what to do if you are a first-time voter. Part of this is being aware of how voter suppression is currently affecting thousands of citizens who have the right to vote. The history of voter suppression in the United States is as old as the United States. 

To help spread understanding and prompt discussion, we paired with  Black Girls Vote (@blackgirlsvote) to help answer your questions. @blackgirlsvote is a nonprofit, grassroots organization focused on engaging, educating and empowering women of color to leverage their voting power to transform the democratic process. Their posts will be going live today, from 12 p.m. EST to 1 p.m. EST.

Check out all their answers right over here!

Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson is the founder and CEO of Black Girls Vote. Nyki’s life and work experience, combined with her interest in politics, was birthing ground for the delivery of her biggest project yet, Black Girls Vote, Inc. As the CEO, Nyki manages fundraising, numerous community and government initiatives, and events. Nyki graduated with a degree in business administration and a minor in leadership studies. 

Natasha Murphy is the Chief of Staff of Black Girls Vote. She assists the Founder and CEO with the organization's strategic operations. Natasha earned her Master of Science in Public Health, a Health Policy degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, magna cum laude from Howard University. 

Lauren Wyatt serves as Advocacy Lead for Black Girls Vote, Inc. By day, she is a corporate paralegal with a background in political science, legislative affairs, and compliance. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from Delaware State University and is currently obtaining a dual Masters of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Management and Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore. 

Nia Duggins is part of the Black Girls Vote Advocacy Team. She is a policy expert, political strategist, and innovative thought leader with a broad range of experience working on many issues, including voting rights and election administration matters. Nia is a graduate of Bennett College and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

[whenweallvote]

Missing out on festival season this year? Summer isn’t the same without live music, and that’s why we’re working with our co-chair Michelle Obama and the Roots to host the first ever virtual Roots Picnic! Join us for a night of music, celebrity appearances, and voter engagement from home → weall.vote/rootspicnic

We’re working hard to change the culture of voting, and we’re counting on you to help us get people ready to vote in upcoming elections. Kick off the festival early by inviting a few friends to the Roots Picnic pre-party and help us reach our goal of texting 500,000 voters → weall.vote/preparty

[tourpackagesdelhi]

Draw cards that makes Kathmandu tour the most happening one

Travelling and taking a trip with family and friends to enchanting place relieves the nerves and rejuvenates the soul. It energizes the mind and enables the individual to spend time close with nature; forgetting all the hurry burry and tension of the day to day lives. It is for this reason people choose the tranquil and serene outing place for refreshing their body and soul.

One such place that is major attraction amongst the tourists from all across the globe is Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal. Kathmandu is the heart of Nepal and is known for its remarkable an amazing natural beauty. The place has varied shades of vibrant and rich culture and historical sites and thus it allures umpteen numbers of tourists from all across the globe.

Kathmandu is in fact the only developing city in Nepal, that is rushing into modern era and is located very beautifully on the junction of Bagmati and Vishnumati river dotted with many magnificent temples and beautiful Buddhist monasteries.

The major draw card of the place; that entices the tourists; who avail lucrative Kathmandu tour package to visit those are:

Pashupatinath temple: One of the major attractions of Nepal is temple of Pashupati, for which umpteen numbers of tourists plan to visit the country. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is just a few kilometers to the east of Kathmandu. Devotees from all across the world come here to pay homage to sacred Linga and it is believed that Linga have been dug out from the site centuries back. One of the amazing facts of this temple is that it is only temple on the earth, where only Hindus are permitted. It is the world heritage site listed in UNESCO.

Swayambhu Stupa: A world heritage site nestled across the Vishnumati River, Swayambhu Stupa is another holy place, that is a draw card for many tourists. The wooden hillock crown on the top of Stupa; can be seen from miles away. The tourist can enjoy the view of whole Kathmandu from the top of Stupa. Also famously known as monkey temple, the stupa offers panoramic view of the city and has stood as the hallmark of faith and harmony for centuries.

Narayanhity Durbar: Narayanhity Durbar is the must visit place in Kathmandu. It is royal palace of the king of Nepal. The beautiful palace is no more a royal residence and now it is converted in to museums for tourists to see. The palace is must visit for those, who are interested in knowing more about ‘Royal Massacre of 2001’.  The leading travel agencies ensure that this place is included in the Kathmandu tour package for the tourists to witness the era of royal life. The museum allows the visitors to see vintage furnishings and royal belongings of the residents and walking across various rooms the visitors can learn about the lavish lifestyles led by royals within the palace.

National museum: Nestled in a way to Swayambhunath hill, National museum houses beautiful paintings, murals, statues and weapons and coins from the ages of the yore. The museum also showcases the weapons and art of bygone era.

Kathmandu is the most happening city with loads of pubs; discs etc and the tourists find this place very interesting and refreshing.

[raginggrannies]

The Los Altos Town Crier covered the performance and rally we led on the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Granny Consuelo and her husband are both retired doctors (pictured lower right) ...Granny Consuelo played guitar for our performance. Three Grannies carry our Happy Birthday banner in top photo and center bottom photo is of two Grannies with their poster made with real knitting needles. We won’t go back to hangers...or knitting needles. 

[punkrockandreticence]

Humans are bad at thinking about climate change. We alienate ourselves from our guilt and our responsibility (as individuals, but more problematically, as institutions). And so, the only time the earth can look like this

...is in a post-human world.

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Via @prochoiceamerica

(Image description: a purple background with white text in colorful boxes, the words "Pro-Queer" are in rainbow boxes, the words "Pro-Trans" are in pink and blue boxes, and the words "Pro-Choice" are in purple boxes; below the text is the NARAL logo.)

[hindimoralstory]

Complete Guide To Setu Bandhasana Yoga

[aprilislush]

‪i want to raise awareness about sexual violence against queer people in India. I firmly believe that it is not black and white anymore, with rape cases frequently making headlines of every prominent newspaper in India, sexual violence against queer people has no specific statistics. Toxic men have lived their entire lives feeling safe on the streets and they’ve had very few instances where they’ve not. But, women, a lot queer and trans folks have very few instances. We should keep all of that in mind and bring things into perspective. It is important for the queer community to know how to fight back. I am a firm believer of #justuceforall I feel that now that it's 2020, people need to open their minds not their mouth, it’s time that people understand that we live in a world where boys can play princesses and girls can play soldiers.‬ #Issues2020 @tumblr — Aditya Tiwari, Indian Poet, Author and Activist