MSNBC host Jen Psaki asks Gov. Wes Moore if it's time for soldiers to start questioning the regime's orders.

When even the loyalists start wondering if orders are lawful, it means the rot at the top is undeniable.

Obeying democracy is not optional. Obeying fascism is.

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Image: Artistic representation of diverse people with weather symbols indicating mental health: clouds, partial sun, heavy rain, lightning.

"Depression isn't always suicide notes and pill bottles. It's also...

"Being emotionally distant
Skipping work to sleep

"Overeating or not eating at all
Faking a smile

"Social isolation
Cracking jokes or being the "class clown"

"Not showering for days at a time
Spending all day in bed

THE DEPRESSION PROJECT
RealDepression Project " source

Image: A poster with a side-on artistic silhouette of a human head and brain, with a network of connected notes in blue, orange, yellow & green within the brain.

"Cognitive Biases
Master Them Before They Master You

"Confirmation Bias
We seek information that confirms existing beliefs, and ignore contrary evidence
Example: Only following news sources you agree with
Fix: Actively seek opposing viewpoints; before decisions, assign a "devil's advocate"

"Sunk Cost Fallacy
We keep investing because we already have, even when it's not rational
Example: A company pours money into a failing product because they've already invested
Fix: Ask, "If I were starting today, would I still invest?"

"Halo Effect
Our impression of one trait impacts how we see unrelated ones
Example: A well-dressed
candidate is assumed to be more competent
Fix: Seek evidence, not reputation, appearance, or confidence

"Recency Bias
Recent events have a stronger influence on decisions
Example: A manager rates an source

Expand understanding, don’t limit understanding. source

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Tumblr user redstonedust:

growing up people will tell you that you need to eat vegetables and drink water and sleep 8 hours a night. and you might think "ugh, thats lame." and then you hit your 20s and your body feels Bad and you realise you need to eat vegetables and drink water and sleep 8 hours a night. and maybe youll have kids one day, and you'll tell your kids they need to eat vegetables and drink water and sleep 8 hours a night. and they might think "ugh, thats lame." and you realise the cycle continues, and has likely been continuing for generations. and i think thats beautiful. source

Tumblr user maimonideznuts:

To clarify. All engagement with Harry Potter material, whether official, fan made, or fandom, encourages excitement and engagement with official IP even if you personally are not doing so. Which puts money into JKR's hands and her foundations to change society across multiple nations in her ideal image to the harm those she sees as subhuman.

Not recognising that these aren't just nostalgic books/films made by an unpleasant and hateful person, but instead that all activities within the Harry Potter fandom stoke a hateful fire that will burn you or others, is a failure. You can't apply death of the author to a situation where group excitement and fandom buzz will always be creating power for a person who wants to eradicate a section of society.

This woman is a serious danger, and being a not like the other brown shirts doesn't make your love of the works of this Mein Kampf quoting arch TERF better. source

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"Elouise Cobell -

"The woman who took on the US Government and won, forcing the government to agree to a $3.4 billion settlement –

"the largest in US history over Indian trust fund management in 2009" source