taylorlorenz, to random
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‘It is a time of witch hunts in Israel’: teacher held in solitary confinement for posting concern about Gaza deaths.

Meir Baruchin, who was fired and jailed for criticising the military and says that many who agree with him are afraid to go public https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/it-is-a-time-of-witch-hunts-in-israel-teacher-held-in-solitary-confinement-for-posting-concern-about-gaza-deaths

ZhiZhu,
@ZhiZhu@newsie.social avatar

@taylorlorenz

"“Most don’t know much about . They think they are terrorists, all of them, or vague images with no names, no faces, no family, no homes, no hopes,”Baruchin said. “What I am trying to do in my posts is present Palestinians as beings.”

Ten days after that message, he was fired from his job... Less than a month later he was in a high-security jail"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/it-is-a-time-of-witch-hunts-in-israel-teacher-held-in-solitary-confinement-for-posting-concern-about-gaza-deaths

Malaysia scraps mandatory death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking, terrorism (www.laprensalatina.com)

Malaysia’s repeal of the mandatory death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking and terrorism came into effect on Tuesday, while activists called for a review of capital punishment sentences already awarded for these crimes. The measure, bringing a reform in the country’s penal code, was approved by the parliament…

tsetse, to music German

Nina Simone: "I'll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear. I mean really, no fear!"

ScienceDesk, to Archaeology
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Further evidence points to footprints in New Mexico being the oldest sign of humans in the Americas.

AP reports "The footprints were discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in White Sands National Park and date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago."

https://flip.it/1UVOjB

And here's the original research in Science: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adh5007

Six Palestinians have died in Israeli prisons during the war, two found bruised (www.haaretz.com)

According to the findings that were sent to Haaretz, Mara'i's chest was bruised and his ribs and breastbone were broken. There were also signs of external bruises to his head, neck, back, buttocks, left arm and thigh. According to the autopsy report, he was healthy and had no preexisting conditions before his imprisonment....

nando161, to Israel
@nando161@kolektiva.social avatar

Reminder that in alone, around 90-95% of the water supply is contaminated and unfit for consumption...

If you dont believe is capable of this evilness (that they've been enforcing for OVER 50 YEARS) read it for yourself, from AMNESTY

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/11/the-occupation-of-water/

SharonCummingsArt, to Flowers
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BenjaminHCCarr, to Dogs
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found in every in study
say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in counts in men around the world
Scientists tested 23 human and 47 from . They found microplastic in every sample. The human testicles had been preserved and so their sperm count could not be measured. However, the sperm count in the dogs' testes could be assessed and was lower in samples with higher contamination with PVC
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts

rolle, to KindActions
@rolle@mementomori.social avatar

Folks that have an attacking tone don't do any good deeds for their cause. Been seeing this lately on Mastodon too and it makes me sad.

It doesn't make sense that you are an advocate for good things, but patronize people who are trying their best.

Can't stress this enough: Always choose kindness. That's something you can do in any situation.

londondreamtime, to random

I’m in a quiet mood, here’s one for you if you’re in a quiet mood too.

a bit early for but hey

mythologyandhistory, to history
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Did you know that AD 536 is considered by some to be the year in ?

A erupted, then 2 more. The average fell by 2.7°C. Snow fell in China, destroying the . A fog started to darken the skies above , & the Middle East.

Soon after, the Justinian arrived (AD 541).

It would take 1.5 years for the sun to shine again, 8 for the plague to leave & until 560 for the temperatures to rise again.

homlett, to ai
@homlett@mamot.fr avatar

Get Ready for the Great
https://www.wired.com/story/get-ready-for-the-great-ai-disappointment/
“Some people will start recognizing that it was always a pipe to reach anything resembling on the basis of words.”

SharonCummingsArt, to art
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Art is a HUMAN thing. Art isn't artificial or created by programs.
Seek out PEOPLE artists that use their minds to create art. And then share our work! We REALLY appreciate it!

https://sharoncummingsart.pixels.com/

si_irini, to writing German
@si_irini@mastodon.social avatar

Liebe da finden
wo keine zu sein scheint


Finding love where
where there seems to be none


Βρίσκοντας την αγάπη
εκεί που δεν φαίνεται να υπάρχει



Have a good day everyone 💖💖
Photo not mine

mattotcha, to Anthropology
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sco7sbhoy, to evolution
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Bibliothecaris, (edited ) to Europe
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💡 This month's in the spotlight:

"Casting Before Swine: Late Pig as Instances of "

🔗 https://www.rug.nl/library/open-access/blog/open-access-publication-in-the-spotlight-casting-justice-before-swine-late-mediaeval-pig-trials

Author Sven Gins delves into the historical context of animal trials in , shedding light on their significance in the broader discourse of , particularly relevant in today's global discussions. 🐖 🐌 🐬

fonecokid, to worldwithoutus
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will end existence before we will see .

spencerbeswick, to anarchism
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Emma Goldman: "Poor human nature, what horrible crimes have been committed in thy name! The greater the mental charlatan, the more definite his insistence on the wickedness and weaknesses of human nature.

Yet, how can any one speak of it today, with every soul in a prison, with every heart fettered, wounded, and maimed? John Burroughs has stated that experimental study of animals in captivity is absolutely useless.

Their character, their habits, their appetites undergo a complete transformation when torn from their soil in field and forest. With human nature caged in a narrow space, whipped daily into submission, how can we speak of its potentialities?

Freedom, expansion, opportunity, and, above all, peace and repose, alone can teach us the real dominant factors of human nature and all its wonderful possibilities."

Emma Goldman in "Anarchism: What It Really Stands For" (1910)

mattotcha, to Futurology
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KarenKasparArt, to Woman
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