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Today in Labor History March 9, 1902: Actor Will Geer was born. Best known for his role as Grandpa Walton in the long-running series, β€œThe Waltons,” Geer also appeared in the groundbreaking film, β€œSalt of the Earth,” which portrayed the struggle of Mexican American workers at the Empire Zinc Mine. Because of his activism on labor and political issues, he was blacklisted in Hollywood for many years. In 1934, he became a member of the Communist Party. He also met LGBTQ activist Harry Hay that year and they became lovers. Together, they supported the 1934 San Francisco General Strike and demonstrated against fascism and for workers’ rights.

#WorkingClass #LaborHistory #communism #lgbtq #SanFrancisco #GeneralStrike #antifascism #blacklisted

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More recently, Georges Ruggiu was tried and convicted for crimes against humanity, for his role in the Rwanda genocide. He was the radio announcer inciting the violence for years leading up to the actual event.

How about this idea…

Conversion therapy for bigots?

@matthewbudman

Very common misunderstanding. He was talking about the tax break he'd get for burying someone at his golf course. This is the beautiful picture he was referring to:

@grammargirl

I usually go the other way - trying to wipe dust off my monitor that turns out to be errant punctuation. like an extra apostrophe.

I bought this bird house end of Fall last year, hoping to entice a Spring inhabitant. It was too close to my feeder. So 2 weeks ago, I moved it. Within 2 days, a resudent birb took up housekeeping! Can't wait to see who emerges!

Full Moon 20230307-2

I like this one better. The first one showed a little camera shake. What do you think?

#moon

@w7voa

I saw a notice that the syspxl.xyz server has been fediblocked by a few sites. Looks like it's deserved.

@gwaldby

And because Biden urged it, Florida and the rest of the red states will require surprise consumer fees on all purchases.

RT @markmobility
A Black California couple's home appraisal valued their home at $995,000. Disappointed, they "white-washed" their home and had a white friend pose as the owner. New appraisal: $1.48 million.

They just won their lawsuit against the first appraiser. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/m

Sometimes I like to stand in the kitchen and shout things like β€œaluminum foil is microwaveable, right?” just to watch my husband run.

Happy International Women's day!

I know you know amazing women, or are an amazing woman yourself!
Seeing a person's eyes light up because a gift makes them feel cared for, thought of, appreciated. That is true joy.
I'd be honoured to send you or a woman you love jewellery, a friend, mother, daughter, partner, or any other amazing important woman in your life. ❀️

Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/GenderlessBySkal

#shophandmade #handmade #art #women #womensday #feminism #gift #artist #internationalwomensday

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