He dared to fly high and beyond
With a will that burned hotter than the sun itself
Outstretched his hand
Just to feel a modicum of its light
Longing to possess its brilliance, power, legacy
Enveloped and overwhelmed
His wings of crystals cracked and he fell
Down into the heart of the sea
Just before the tides claimed him
From the skies, came down them
and reached a hand for his.
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i don’t have the spoons to type out a full essay, but when people say parents need to monitor all their child’s activity online, i can tell they’ve not considered children with abusive parents, or just parents who won’t react well to certain information
take trans children with transphobic parents exploring their gender online. the child is exploring an important part of themself safe away from people they know in real life. but if the child’s internet use is completely monitored then they wouldn’t get to do that. or if their parents discover the child is trans by going through their private social media profiles because they have access to the child’s account, which would endanger the child. so should the child just know they’re not cis and not have any resources to deal with it?
privacy is a right that extends to children too, including privacy regarding their internet use
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Often, there are hidden truths and old tales that get lost with each generation. As such, there is an untold story about the United States that begins in the 1600s.
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Six Sentence Sunday Climbs Out the Window
Hello all! Thank you for the tags today, @aroace-genderfluid-sheep and @youarenevertooold! And thank you to everyone who has tagged me in the past couple of weeks. I'm woefully behind on reading WIPs-Day posts, so I really appreciate the tagging. It's the only way I'll find them when I'm finally able to read. So please keep tagging me, even if I'm slow to respond. I may have taken on a bit much this month. >.>
Anyhoo, on to some WIP sentences! This will be my last teaser before posting the actual Chapter 1 of the @carryon-reverse-bang fic at the end of the month (Oh God it still needs a title...). I've never tried to tease a single chapter for so long lol. Soooo I'm giving you a little slice of Chapter 2, today. Right at the beginning, though! So really no spoilers.
Simon's POV continues:
After another quick inspection of the fire damage, I look back to the window. On impulse I check the latch on the window. At first it sticks, but I manage to persuade it open with my usual flare for diplomacy.
I breathe in deeply as fresh, green-scented air wafts in, and push the window all the way open. I rest a hip against the sill and lean out a bit, looking around. There’s a wide overhang just under me, and above me… I can’t quite see.
(Or maybe I just want the excuse.)
I grin a little as I climb out the window onto the slate roof, being careful to test the shingles before each step. Everything’s solid, though. Whoever had this room before it was closed off was one lucky git. I can only imagine having something like this just outside my bedroom window.
It nearly makes up for all the gargoyles. Nah, it completely makes up for them.
Simon knows how to make use of a good excuse. And how to sneak out of bedroom windows. (Did we really ever doubt that would be part of his skillset? Nah.)
Tags and hello's under the cut!
No pressure and also HI! to @you-remind-me-of-the-babe, @leithillustration, @prettygoododds, @rimeswithpurple, @artsyunderstudy, @ic3-que3n, @blackberrysummerblog, @shrekgogurt, @aristocratic-otter, @hushed-chorus, @nightimedreamersworld, @best--dress, @whatevertheweather, @ileadacharmedlife, @theearlgreymage, @thewholelemon, @alexalexinii, @scribble-tier, @imagineacoolusername, @cutestkilla, @brilla-brilla-estrellita, @alleycat0306, @angelsfalling16, @fatalfangirl, @erzbethluna, @tender-ministrations, @ivelovedhimthroughworse, @katmiscellanious, @anxious-m3ss, @raenestee, @ebbpettier, @bubble-gumhead
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The term "unknown history" of the United States often refers to lesser-known or less emphasized aspects of the nation's past that might not receive as much attention in mainstream historical narratives. Here are a few examples:
1. **Indigenous History:**
The history and rich cultures of Native American tribes often receive less attention in traditional education. Exploring the history, traditions, and struggles of indigenous peoples provides a deeper understanding of the diverse tapestry that predates European colonization.
2. **Japanese Internment during World War II:**
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II is a chapter in U.S. history that was once downplayed. It involved the forced relocation and incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of whom were native-born citizens, based on fears of espionage and sabotage.
3. **COINTELPRO:**
The FBI's Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) is a less-known part of U.S. history. It was aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, discrediting, and disrupting domestic political organizations. COINTELPRO targeted various groups, including civil rights activists and anti-war protestors.
4. **Eugenics Movement:**
The eugenics movement in the early 20th century advocated for selective breeding to improve the genetic quality of the human population. While often associated with Nazi Germany, eugenics also had a presence in the United States, influencing policies such as forced sterilization laws.
5. **Redlining and Housing Discrimination:**
The practice of redlining, where certain neighborhoods were marked as high-risk based on racial demographics, led to systemic discrimination in housing loans. This discriminatory practice has had lasting effects on wealth disparities and community development.
6. **Tuskegee Syphilis Study:**
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study is a dark chapter where the U.S. Public Health Service conducted a decades-long experiment on African American men with syphilis. The men were not informed of their diagnosis and were denied treatment, even after penicillin became a recognized cure.
7. **Operation Paperclip:**
Operation Paperclip remains relatively unknown to many. After World War II, the U.S. recruited German scientists, including some with Nazi affiliations, to work on American projects, contributing to advancements in science and technology.
It's important to note that exploring the unknown or less commonly discussed aspects of U.S. history enriches our understanding of the nation's complex past. Diverse perspectives contribute to a more comprehensive and nuanced view of historical events and their impact on society.
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I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again I think it’s fun if Bruce is waaay more morally grey like if he doesn’t kill but that’s it
Technically he does Already torture people (dangling someone off a roof is not an acceptable form of interrogation) but I mean they should really go for it. Like you don’t want to tell me where the fear gas is gonna be released scarecrow? Well I’m taking ur pinky and then I’m gonna ask a again :)
The jokers hand is like missing tendons and is completely unusable. Also he pulverized 3 ribs in a single hit one time. He’s only got like 5 teeth left etc
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one of my favourite things about being a system has to be helping a new headmate discover who they are. you introduce them to all the things it’s possible to be and watch them pick out somethings that fit them and then these things all come together into someone completely unique.
being new can be quite overwhelming so it’s important not to force anything onto them until they’ve settled down a bit. but then i can mention ‘have you heard of alterhumanity? a lot of us here aren’t human’ and then maybe they’ll work out that they’re an elf or an insect shapeshifter or an anthro pine marten or the personification of a concept. and seeing them try out different forms in headspace to figure out how they want to present themself.
yeah idk there’s a certain joy in guiding someone new to figure out who they are
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