Mastodawn

Aurora Jul 7, 2023

Omar Moore Jul 7, 2023

I’ve got your affirmative action WHITE HERE. The U.S. has NEVER been about merit—it has always been about preserving WHITE TERROR (it isn’t “white supremacy”—don’t use euphemisms for systemic violence and oppression), white advancement and structural power. https://bit.ly/46P064i #SCOTUS #Mastodon #BlackMastodon #usa

Study on Harvard finds 43 percent of white students are legacy, athletes, related to donors or staff

A study found 43 percent of white students admitted to Harvard were recruited athletes, legacy, children of faculty and staff, or on the dean’s interest list.

NBC News

Aurora Jul 6, 2023

See the James Webb Telescope's First Image of Saturn and Its Rings - Smithsonian Magazine https://apple.news/AA0fY-a3zQGWdUZkKnERNMg

See the James Webb Telescope's First Image of Saturn and Its Rings — Smithsonian Magazine

The new shot also features three of the planet's many moons, including Enceladus, a strong candidate for hosting life

Aurora Jul 2, 2023

Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight - CNN Politics https://apple.news/AHKrGglmjRu63q5T3P_KL3w

What?? Republicans lying?? 😏

Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight — CNN Politics

The Colorado web designer who wanted to refuse LGBTQ customers and just won her case at the Supreme Court had claimed in court filings that a man inquired about her services for his same-sex wedding.

Aurora Jun 8, 2023

Pat Robertson, founder of Christian Coalition and former presidential candidate, has died at 93 - Los Angeles Times https://apple.news/AHiWLJBdPTR-R-DLYQAPzlg Ding, dong, you evil fuck.

Pat Robertson dies at 93; founded Christian Broadcasting Network, Christian Coalition — Los Angeles Times

Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who parlayed the success of his pioneering television ministry into the first serious bid by an evangelical leader for the U.S. presidency, has died.

Aurora May 27, 2023

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Aurora May 12, 2023

California created the nation’s only pension for aging boxers. But it’s failing to deliver https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-11/california-retired-boxers-pension-plan-failing-to-deliver

Many professional boxers are missing out on California pensions

Boxers contacted by The Times said they were unaware that California has a 40-year-old pension program or that they are its beneficiaries.

Los Angeles Times

Aurora May 10, 2023

Vice President Harris withdraws from MTV event near L.A. that would have forced her to cross writers’ picket line https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-09/vice-president-harris-pulls-out-of-southern-california-event

Good for her - crossing picket lines is never good.

Vice President Harris cancels MTV amid fallout from writers' strike

The vice president postponed an appearance at a mental health town hall at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson amid fallout from the writers' strike.

Los Angeles Times

Aurora Apr 23, 2023

Column: Why are we stuck with a Supreme Court justice who doesn't follow the law? - Los Angeles Times https://apple.news/AQl7iSfhBQBqqOmmPAr_TKw

Column: Why are we stuck with a Supreme Court justice who doesn't follow the law? — Los Angeles Times

How hard could it be for Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving Supreme Court justice, to figure out how to follow financial disclosure law?

Aurora Apr 14, 2023

Tesla is refusing to comply with subpoena in racism probe, California tells court - San Francisco Chronicle https://apple.news/AFm_T5Z-7TnC7qsjsGS2Ymg

Have I mentioned that Musk is a dick?

Tesla is refusing to comply with subpoena in racism probe, California tells court — San Francisco Chronicle

Amid a series of discrimination complaints against electric-car manufacturer Tesla, the California Civil Rights Department says the Elon Musk-owned company is refusing even to discuss its treatment of racial minorities, women and disabled people at its facilities in California.

Aurora Apr 10, 2023

Grey hair is beautiful!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/brazil-women-aging-gray-hair/

Brazil is obsessed with youth. Why are women going gray?

In the country that leads the world in plastic surgery, some prominent women are embracing gray hair.

The Washington Post