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Waging Empathy

@wagingempathy.bsky.social
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Ruining capitalism’s day by insisting that people and ecologies matter more than money Banner: “You think your pain and heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” ~ James Baldwin

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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 06/07/2024
An illustration of a bearded old man who has donned his robe and wizard hat is captioned “True freedom is knowing you’re cringe and choosing to be yourself anyways”
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 27/05/2024
Bold, all caps, rainbow colored text reads: 
To inspire people, don’t show them your super powers. Show them theirs.
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 30/10/2023
“Basically we could not have peace, or an atmosphere in which peace could grow, unless we recognized the rights of individual human beings…their importance, their dignity…And agreed that was the basic round that has to be accepted throughout the world.” ~Eleanor RoiseveltGovernment exists for one purpose: to make things better for all people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
A black and white photo of Eleanor Roosevelt quotes: When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
Empathy is more rebellious than a middle finger
A black and white drawing of a skeleton crouched down with a can of spraypaint reads: “Empathy is more rebellious than a middle finger”
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but they cannot be held.” ~ Leonard Nimoy Happy October Bluesky
A red glass vase holds three vibrant flame colored spider lilies on a hearth holding lit candles and various pieces of art
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
A poem by Andrea Gibson.
No Such Thing As an Innocent Bystander 
“Silence rides shotgun
wherever hate goes.”
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Waging Empathy @wagingempathy.bsky.social · 30/09/2023
What people think suicide prevention is:
Crisis Intervention 
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255

What suicide prevention actually is:
Food security
Affordable housing
Youth suicide prevention courses
Peer norm activities 
Affordable [and accessible] healthcare
Housing stabilization policies
Destigmatizing mental illnesses
Community engagement activities 
Destigmatizing mental health care
Strengthening household financial security 
Increasing accessibility to mental [and all] health care
Parenting skills and family relationship programs
Family acceptance of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+2
#WeAreNavajo
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