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Monday Musings: How women are treated

On 2022-08-08

I have a file on my computer labeled, “How women are treated.” If you open it up, it’s 67 pages of links to stories dating back to February 11, 2017. That’s roughly 13 pages of links per year of how women are still treated like lesser people. I keep telling myself I need to write a long, eloquent piece explaining how anyone who doesn’t seem to be a straight, white male is treated in society, but my list of links keeps growing.

I stumbled upon the screenshot a couple of days ago on Reddit and felt the need to single it out. I’m not going to be eloquent about any of this shit.

With sorrow

By Irene

On 2022-06-24

In Ramblings

All of the Supreme Court’s decisions this term has removed protections Americans fought hard for and believed was settled law. The activists on the bench were put there for this very decision today. Roe and Casey are overturned.

It really is that simple

By Irene

On 2022-06-09

In Ramblings

As a teen in the 1980s, I heard words like “fag, queer, twink,” and worse from my peers. At home, my grandmother quietly instilled the virtues and values of respect, fairness, and equality. She was well-known for living the idea of not judging people until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Those life lessons have been on my mind this week as the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body for Formula 1, has made some incredibly disparaging remarks toward Formula 1 drivers, and awareness to issues such as mental health, human rights, and the LGBT community.

Formula 1 is the only sport I follow. While it is not perfect, the sport has made great strides in the past few years to address a number of issues, including inequality, around the world. Not only are its stars involved, the greater community is as well.

Apparently, I’m the one to blame for everything

By Irene

On 2022-06-03

In Ramblings

About six months ago, I had a conversation with someone where I expressed my concern at the rise of Christian nationalism in the country. I was told I was overreacting and to stop worrying about it. Since that time, a number of groups – Christian nationalists, conservative Christians, conservative republicans, etc. – have been saying the quiet part out loud.

Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy 21st Century Classroom

By Irene

On 2022-06-02

In Ramblings

If you don’t think guns are the problem, you’re talking about the wrong thing.

They don’t care

By Irene

On 2022-05-24

In Ramblings

I’ve been thinking a lot about this post from Reddit last week and thought I would share as I feel kind of voiceless right now about a lot of things. It states a lot of the things I’m thinking right now.

Why did god create atheists?

By Irene

On 2022-04-17

In Ramblings

Fort Robinson at sunrise.

Here is something to think about on this Easter day.

A good day

By Irene

On 2022-04-06

In Ramblings

Tuesday morning was windy. It was so windy, I mentioned to Paul if I was still living in New York, I’d think a hurricane was coming, but this is western Nebraska, so it was just windier than usual. It would also turn out to be a good day.

Six months and not turning back

By Irene

On 2022-03-28

In Ramblings

On September 27, 2021, I pulled the plug on all my social media accounts. Despite my worries, it’s been absolutely worth it.

I can’t even…

By Irene

On 2022-03-25

In Ramblings

I am sure I will die soon. It is a matter of a few days. In this city, everyone is constantly waiting for death. I just want it not to be too scary. – testimony of a woman in #Mariupol

— Anastasiia Lapatina (@lapatina_) March 21, 2022

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Monday Musings: How women are treated

With sorrow

It really is that simple

Apparently, I’m the one to blame for everything

Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy 21st Century Classroom

They don’t care

Why did god create atheists?

A good day

I can’t even…