Sep 15, 2025
Shame is a lousy motivator. When teaching with a methodology that included gatekeeping postures, it because a place where real student-teacher friction occurred in my yoga room. It wasn’t always clean friction. Heres a story from a decade ago: at some plont that year, I had failed to speak directly to a student about a…
Sep 18, 2025
The image contains a text post discussing historical laws related to freedom of speech, specifically the Malicious Practices Act and the Treachery Act. The mood is analytical and critical, comparing past legal restrictions to current political tactics.
Text in image: History rhymes
• The Malicious Practices Act (1933):
This law made it a crime to speak out or “make fun” of the government and its leaders. This meant that even telling a joke about Hitler could be considered a malicious attack on the state.
• The Treachery Act (1934): This expanded on the 1933 law by criminalizing any remarks that caused “severe damage” to the welfare or reputation of the Third Reich or the Nazi Party.
What’s notably different here is that Trump isn’t using legal means, but financial threats. He won’t approve your merger. He’ll sue you personally. He’ll start a DOJ investigation that will cost you a lot of money. Same effect.
posted by CheeseDigestsAll at 9:08 PM on September 17
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comedy fights authoritarianism
Sep 15, 2025
Financial transparency creates an equitable environment for both parties. The teacher’s income needn’t be a secret. If teaching Mysore is a labor of love, it’s nice that the students know. But burn out happens when financial needs arent being met. It’s OK to talk about this stuff. If your organization is values based, it’s not…
Sep 17, 2025
The photo features a dancer performing in a mirrored room with a polka dot floor. The mood is dynamic and artistic, showcasing movement and reflection.
Text in image: @michaeljoelhall
Sep 17, 2025
The photo shows a close-up of a white door with the number “1418” displayed prominently. The mood appears to be serious, as indicated by the text overlay discussing a sensitive topic.
Text in image: The FBI called: case closed. Hate crime by way of the media, but how do you talk about black on white…