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Like fighting through molasses

Disaffected Newsletter • 1758 implied HN points • 25 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Legal rights Social media Cultural Issues
  1. People today often mix up their emotions with facts, making it hard to discuss important topics clearly. It's important to separate how we feel from what is actually true.
  2. When discussing free speech, some people feel the need to say they don't support hate to show they are 'good' people. This distracts from the main point about legal rights.
  3. Understanding the difference between emotions and facts can help maintain freedom of speech. Both sides of a discussion should focus on the facts, even if they disagree on feelings.

The Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime

The New Urban Order • 179 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Homelessness Supreme Court Housing Crisis Justice System Legal rights
  1. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on whether homelessness can be considered a crime, impacting how cities handle homeless individuals.
  2. Many cities fail to provide the necessary housing and services to keep people off the streets, leading to homelessness being criminalized.
  3. Jailing homeless individuals further exacerbates their situation, making it harder for them to transition out of homelessness.

You Already Own Nothing

DeFi Education • 1458 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🔮 Crypto Ownership Digital Assets Blockchain Legal rights Economic Systems
  1. Ownership is based on legal rights and often requires group agreement. Just saying something is yours isn't enough; the law has to back it up.
  2. In tough situations, like political or economic crises, ownership can be taken away by governments. This shows that owning something comes with conditions.
  3. Cryptocurrency offers a new way to own things without needing a central authority. It relies on technology to prove ownership, making it more secure against seizures.

My presentation in November's webinar for Women's Declaration International - Australia & New Zealand.

A B’Old Woman • 299 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Activism Legal rights Public Policy Social justice
  1. A recent decision by the Christchurch City Council allows men who identify as women to access women-only spaces, which has raised concerns among some women about their safety and privacy.
  2. Although the Council claims they prioritize equitable access and safety, they have not consulted with groups opposing this policy, leading to feelings of being disregarded.
  3. There are calls for more transparency and feedback mechanisms to better understand the impact of such policies on women and to ensure women's voices are heard.

Sex self-ID anyone? Easy, cheap, and unlimited - now on offer in New Zealand.

A B’Old Woman • 439 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender identity Legislation Social Issues Legal rights Activism
  1. In New Zealand, people can now easily change the sex listed on their birth certificate to male, female, or non-binary without needing any proof or limits on how many times they can do it.
  2. Many think changing sex markers on birth certificates might make them less valuable because they are now more about how a person feels than a factual record of their gender.
  3. There is a push to recognize gender identity legally, but the terms 'gender' and 'sex' are still viewed differently in discussions about rights and services.
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