Rise Up, Oh Heart, For There is Another Battle to Win

widowbitesandhearingaids:

give me natasha with this quirky, weird-ass sense of humor because she has no idea how to connect with people and she had to learn from clint barton of all people

witchfinder-major-saucepan:

college-bound-2016:

You’re probably thinking, “oh, this is just a nice way of getting rejected.” But it’s really not. Someone on the admissions committee fought for you to be admitted. Someone on the admissions committee realizes your academic potential to excel at that institution. I hope that this gives people peace of mind. 

Also: if you can, submit additional materials! Show them something they don’t know about you yet.

I got waitlisted, then submitted a supplemental essay that showed then what an articulate, angry feminist I was, which they didn’t know from my other essays, and THAT’S what tipped the scales, I’m sure.

Find out if supplements are an option! You will not be bugging them if you submit something. You will be helping them develop a more complete picture of you, which will help them make an informed decision about whether or not you’ll be a good fit for the school!

kyraneko:

theotherwesley:

lierdumoa:

We need more women in the media on every level and in every aspect. That’s a given. 

We also need better men in the media, on every level, and in every aspect.

Women in the media still have to achieve twice as much as men to get half the respect, both behind the scenes and on screen.

Chris Rock, while remarking on Obama being the first black U.S. president, said “That’s not black progress. That’s white progress. There’s been black people qualified to be president for hundreds of years.” This same sentiment applies to feminism. If we’re seeing more women in the media, it’s not because women have gotten better. It’s because men have gotten better. Ultimately, if we want to continue making things better for women, it’s men’s behavior that has to change. If we want to bring more women into male dominated fields, men need to stop creating hostile work environments for them.

And this is why I grow so weary of feminist media that continues to surround its female leads with Loveable Misogynist^TM and Nice Guy^TM male protagonists.

We need more protagonists like Steve Rogers, who accept rejection with grace, instead of treating flirtation like a sales transaction to be haggled over. We need more protagonists like Wade Wilson, a man in his mid thirties who thinks getting hit on by an woman nearly half his age is awkward and disturbing, instead of sexy, and who genuinely respects and admires his age-appropriate girlfriend who does sex work. We need more Fury Road version Max Rockatanskys, more Finn Damerons, more Peeta Mellarks, and more Raleigh Beckets.

I by no means want to devalue the importance of calling out problematic male behavior. On the contrary – it’s important to show that even well meaning men can unintentionally cause harm.

But there’s no point telling men and boys “what not to do” if we’re not also showing men and boys what they should be doing.

When the media fails to consistently portray positive male role models, the consequence of this failure is the normalization of male entitlement, casual misogyny, and other sexist micro-aggressions and macro-aggressions. 

Yo, I feel this way about most forms of social justice and call-outs: you can’t just leave it at identifying the problem, you need to show how to fix it too. You need examples of how disparities in privilege can be navigated gracefully and fairly; what recovering from being wrong looks like; what respect looks like; what self-control and humility looks like; what combating inequality looks like. 

Positive media examples are one of the best ways to do this. I feel like mobbing everything that’s “problematic” is a great way to make yourself feel good, like you’re punching up, but that’s the easy part. Trying to make something that people can look up to and be a good role model is contentious and scary. People will disagree with you. What you make will never be enough to combat all the negative stereotypes that need addressing.
That’s why it’s important to remember that there’s more than ONE way to be a positive example, and we need ALL of them.  Having a good protagonist or a good role model who inspires one kind of person may not be the right model for every person. It’s important to have quantity; you can’t load all the expectations of being the perfect role model or character on ONE person. It’s impossible, and in fiction, it’s boring. It’s belief-straining. We need Steven Universes AND Mad Maxes AND Ray Holts etc etc. The more examples you have, the less need there is for every one of them to be perfect, and the more room there is to explore variety. 

Yes. Identify problems, then suggest solutions.

pussykraken:

i genuinely love seeing peoples really passionate and angry opinions about hobbies i know nothing about where they use a bunch of really specific terminology i dont understand. im just like (nodding) yeah man i bet it is bullshit that they tried to pass off hongus crongus as a 66 Gubbo when its clearly a standard fuckowski, in a blatant insult to hamsport-enthusiasts everywhere, they just never LEARN man

wtfspemily:

do u ever see a theory and ur like ‘nah the writers aren’t that clever’

zetablarian:

berlynn-wohl:

venndigo:

k8thescout:

can someone explain the alignment chart for me but in like, the simplest wording possible lmao

lawful good: i want to do the right thing, and following society’s rules is the best way to do that

neutral good: i want to do what’s right, and i’m willing to bend or break the rules as long as no one gets hurt

chaotic good: i’m willing to do whatever it takes as long as it’s to do the right thing

lawful neutral: following the rules of society is the most important thing, and that matters more to me than doing what’s right

true neutral: i just want myself and the people i care about to be happy

chaotic neutral: i want my freedom, and i don’t care what i have to do to keep it

lawful evil: to impede the protagonists (in whatever evil way) is my primary goal, but i follow my own code of morals even when it’s inconvenient

neutral evil: to impede the protagonists (in whatever evil way) is the my primary goal, and while i’ll do what it takes to achieve it, i also won’t go out of my way to do unnecessary damage

chaotic evil: i relish in destruction and want to do as much damage as possible while i try to achieve my primary goal

Here is a handy visual guide I made a while back. Part of my intention was to show the variety of ways that each of the alignments can be represented:

You can see/reblog my original posts here, here, and here.

BEST ALIGNMENT CHARTS EVER.

shanology:

shanology:

shanology:

shanology:

Can we just talk about the moment when the Howling Commandos realize that the only reason any of them made it out is because Steve loves Bucky That. Fucking. Much.? That if Sergeant James Buchanan Barnes were just a tiny bit less adorable, they’d all be dead?

mellyblue007 said: And later they hear Bucky reading Steve the riot act for “jumping out of an airplane flown by HOWARD STARK…oh my god, Steve, do you even remember the ‘flying’ car…into enemy territory ALONE, you big JERK!” and they know Bucky feels the same way.

sarah-the-ninja said: They probably tried to protect Bucky without him finding out, because Bucky was trying to protect Steve at the same time (and Steve’s an idiot)…Can you imagine them after the plane fell, though?

shanology:

Oh man I want those scenes so, so much. As flashbacks or hell, put the Howling Commandos in Agent Carter and just have them sit around telling war stories about these two dorks trying to keep each other safe at the expense of all else.

“Hey, remember the time Rogers pushed Barnes out of the way of that machine gun fire, and then Barnes picked up the shield and smacked him over the head with it?”

“Remember when Barnes snuck out at dawn and took down an entire Hydra encampment, one by one, with his rifle just so Rogers couldn’t storm the place?”

“Remember how they always used to share a tent?”

mellyblue007:

And all of the Commandos just stop and give Dum Dum the look while he giggles and takes another sip of his beer.

shanology: And someone mutters, “We don’t talk about the tent.”

turntechdickrider:

Okay but imagine the moment someone in the Howling Commandos actually realizes why Steve saves them and he just looks over at Bucky and goes, “You beautiful sonovabitch. I am so glad you’re attractive.” and poor Bucky is like uhhh thanks?? I think?

shanology: Oh man yes. YES. And the guys do everything they can to give Steve and Bucky time alone without them realizing it, because dammit, they owe it to them.

But the Commandos can’t decide whether it’s safer to always be near Bucky, because Steve is guaranteed to be there kicking people’s asses, or never be near Bucky, because Steve might throw YOU in front of a bullet if it came down to you or Barnes.

I’M JUST GONNA KEEP REBLOGGING THIS BECAUSE YOUR COMMENTS ARE MAKING MY DAY, GUYS:

butlerbookbinding: Now all I can see is the Commandos hunkering down, all “MEN, OUR VERY LIVES ARE RIDING ON THOSE DIMPLES AND THE CAPTAIN’S DESIRE TO RIDE THAT MAN LIKE A STALLION. KEEP HIM ALIVE AND ATTRACTIVE AT ALL COSTS!”

shadava: Remember that one time Steve and Bucky went out for fondue

“ride that man like a stallion” *dying*

determamfidd:

flamesburnonthemountainside:

punsbulletsandpointythings:

kaleran:

splinteredstar:

inverts:

theoldaeroplane:

summerlightning:

the42towels:

frostneko:

kiranwearsscienceblues:

animatedamerican:

leeshajoy:

cameoappearance:

thegladhatter:

casketscratcher:

blackcrowcalling:

“Well, fuck.”

“USE THE SPOONS”

“oops okay nevermind”

“throw things together”

“shaking the ketchup”

“last-minute panic”

“it got long” 

Crying on floor

Ask Julia

“…is typing.”

“ARE YOU KIDDING”

“JUST… DO IT!!!!!!”

“what if I-”

“47 unfinished drafts”

More accidental angst.

Fuck this shit

“LEEEERRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYY JEEEEEEENKIIIIIINS!”

Cut to murder.

allakinwande:

Look at the notes tho

wendycorduroy:

its so weird when people are like “WHY SHIP ROMANTIC WHEN U COULD SHIP PLATONIC” cause dude if i like a ship, im shipping it every way. platonic romantic aesthetic sexual sensual, au where they hate each other and have an intense rivarly, au where they’re dogs, coffee shop au, like are there people who only ship things one way or

bowleqs:

dear person reading this:

• your crooked teeth make your lovely smile extremely cute and endearing  (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
  
• your splotches of freckles? yeah, those are places where the galaxies whirling inside of you leaked out to radiance their brilliancy into the world
• your thighs touch? that’s a GOOD thing. you’re getting proper nutrition! you have muscles! d o  n o t  b e  a s h a m e d!!!! also, thigh gaps are awesome too! anything related to thighs is awesome! all thighs are different because every person is different, and honestly, why does it matter what your thighs look like?? people who are bothered by thighs are weak tbh
• “bingo arms”???? listen up: you only have bingo arms when you’re WINNING. otherwise why would you be yelling “bingo”?? thought so. you’re a winner – you can do anything you set your incredible mind to!
  
• your hair is so unbelievably gorgeous and don’t you deny it. don’t forget to style it, dye it, try new shampoos with it, as long as you want to! your hair is your own, whether it be frizzled or dry or thick or thin – be proud of that, and remember that you can always change it up!
• your eyes are not too small, or too big, or too wide apart, or too ugly. your eyes are your own mortal doorway into your soul, expressing your thoughts and emotions in dazzling swirls and hues for others to decipher. don’t be afraid to cry, don’t be disgusted by the crinkles at the corners when you smile, don’t hate on the small, microscopic blood vessels running through them. don’t lock your door out of needless shame!
• scars!!! scars are so cool! they’re visual results from a chapter that makes up the story of your life! no matter where scars are, don’t be conscious of concealing them! ppl loVE scars! even the tiny lil ones! anyone who has a scar is automatically known as an ultimate badass sorry that’s the rule
• same goes for stretch marks! those little ripples on your thighs, your hips, your waist, your belly? those mean that you’ve GROWN. your body has adapted frequently throughout your life, and leaves those little ripples as little hints of your amazing journey through life, from babyhood to adulthood! (or maybe you’re just a mystical ocean god/goddess and those waves are symbols of your enormous power, onlookers should be on the lookout)
• sorry, did you say you had a pig nose? do you even kNOW how cute piggies are you should be PROUD of your nose cAUSE U CUTE
• long, thin nose? p l s. that just means you’re king/queen of everything. don’t deny it. you know how powerful you truly are
• tummy rolls? everyone has them. seriously, no matter how thin a person may seem, tummy rolls are inevitable. you are not alone! tummy rolls rock! ROCK THOSE TUMMY ROLLS!
• trust me, barely anyone see your feet anyways. besides, feet aren’t that bad – how do you think your hands would look if they walked everywhere over the earth’s rough terrain? feet are hella 
• ears are so cool omg they’re like fingerprints, unique to you and you only! plus you can pierce them! repeatedly! how cool is that? ears are best
• do nOT be anxious about flaunting your legs! wear that short skirt! wear those shorts! own that bikini! your legs are marvelous! ppl would kill for a pair of dandy lookin legs like yours! pale or tan, legs are glorious! L E G S
• lips. lips. do you know how many magic tricks your lips are able to perform? the formation of words, the ability to smile or frown, the ability to express, to kiss, to wear makeup; lips are ethereal and exquisite in all forms!
• #1 tip: your eyebrows are always on fleek  (▰˘◡˘▰)
• and lastly: you are not dumb. you are not worthless. you are not a waste of space, an empty void, a meaningless shell. you are loved. you are worth everything. you are so incredibly intelligent, you are utterly unforgettable, and you are breathtaking in every single way.
• next time you look in a mirror, blow yourself a kiss and don’t worry – you’ll kill it out there today. ♥

tjmystic:

So, when I was doing my thesis on whether or not fanfiction should be considered a legitimate genre of literature, my advising professor asked me for examples.  I gave him the generic ones, of course - “Pride & Prejudice and Zombies” is a horror fanfic of “Pride & Prejudice”, “50 Shades of Grey” is an erotica fic of “Twilight" - and that seemed to make him understand what fanfiction is, but not how it’s useful.  So I thought about it, and, after about a minute, I said, “Paradise Lost is basically a fanfiction of the Book of Genesis.  And The Divine Comedy is an epic self-insertion fic for Catholic doctrine.  So, basically, you were teaching us fanfiction last semester.”  I had never before seen a grown man’s eyes widen with such fear, incomprehension, disgust, awe, and understanding.

sansaslays:

I’m a Bernie supporter but u all need to chill on calling him grandpa and a cinnamon roll and all that shit he’s still a politician you still need to be critical of him don’t fan girl over him that’s weird and I’m waiting for the “ur fave is problematic” post about him the way y'all glamorize him like he’s in a boy band or young adult novel turned film trilogy okay don’t put your full trust and adoration into him he has power he could be the president of the United States and not being critical of him is very not good okay always always always be critical of people in power no matter how much they align with your views you can’t trust politicians I’m sorry

outsideshits:

advicefromsurvivors:

Being abused can seriously affect your ability to distinguish between “not obviously pleased” and “obviously displeased” because abusers go from Neutral to Hostile for absolutely no discernible reason, and eventually you start worrying that everyone is going to be like that and you start feeling this urge to make absolutely sure that the people you actually care about aren’t mad or upset, because to you, “there’s no evidence that they’re not angry” is the same as “there’s evidence that they are angry”

how do u get fixed from this?? :(

nathanielbarton:

Honestly I will always be grateful to Brooklyn 99 for giving us “cool motive, still murder” as a quick, no-frills response to all these weak white boy villains with woe-is-me backstories that fandoms inevitably try to woobify.

luchia13:

hey guys psa regarding hospital bills

don’t just pay it. do not automatically pay the hospital bill when you receive it. call your health insurance provider and POLITELY say, “Excuse me, I just received a bill for $1200 for my hospital visit/ER visit/etc., is that the correct amount I’m supposed to pay?” because hospitals bill you before your health insurance and they will take your money no matter how the amount due may change based on your health insurance looking at it. 90% of the time, if your health insurance is in any way involved in the payment of that bill, you do not have to pay as much as the hospital is billing you for. call your health insurance provider first, and POLITELY request clarification, always remember that the person you are talking to is human and this is just their job, and then you will very likely find out you actually only owe $500.

don’t shout at anyone about it, don’t get mad, just understand that this is The Way Things Are right now and call your health insurance provider before paying the bill your hospital just sent you. there’s a chance the hospital bill might be correct, true, but call your health insurance provider.

thesmilingfish:

pugs-and-anarchy:

salamanderoverlord:

itstimeforbernie:

bernieforthepeople:

itstimeforbernie:

everything we did in arizona, to get out the vote, was destroyed because almost all independents who reregistered as democrats were booted off by a “computer glitch” and didn’t allow them to vote. not to mention the 3 to 6 hour (in the arizona heat) wait time just to fucking vote.

i want to cry, i want to scream, i want out of this fucking state, and this fucking country

we could’ve won arizona, but voter suppression fucked us over, and no one will do a damn thing about it cause those in charge are bought off in the first place

This is not acceptable.

My heart is literally breaking. Everyone worked their asses off. Everyone was calling people and letting others know that they have to be registered democrat. We were all going door to door and making thousands of phone calls.

And our government goes behind our backs and fucking changes it back on them and claims it to be a “computer glitch.”

I’m furious, I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m fucking tired.

PERTITION FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF VOTER FRAUD AND VOTER SUPPRESSION IN ARIZONA:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/investigate-voter-fraud-and-voter-suppression-arizona-3222016-democratic-party

PETITION FOR A REVOTE IN ARIZONA DUE TO VOTER FRAUD/SUPPRESSION:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/do-revote-arizona-primary-due-voter-suppression

The second one still needs like 60k more signatures!!!

For anyone who lives near Phoenix - tomorrow (Monday 3/28) at 10 am, the House Elections Committee will meet publicly with AZ Secretary of State Michelle Reagan and County Recorder Helen Purcell. They will be taking public comments so it’s important to show up and share your story.

Why this isn’t being mentioned anywhere in the mainstream media is beyond me. Well, it’s not really but you know.

This is the info I got from reddit (who got it from Facebook…).

• WHAT: A Special Meeting of the House Elections Committee to address voter concerns from the Presidential Preference Election. Share your story!
• WHEN: Monday, March 28th at 10 am
• WHERE: House Hearing Room 4, Arizona State Capitol
• CONTACT: Samantha@AZadvocacy.org, (480) 619 - 3911