History Memes #51

History memes #51

History memes #53

Dude, how can it be that every single fucking thing about US politics trends on here immediately, yet when 27 countries in the EU vote and there's a historic, alarming lurch to the right (far right parties have won the elections in Italy, Austria and France), it's not even trending? In Germany, the AFD, a right-wing populist, anti-democratic, racist party with a wing that is officially extremist (read: Nazis) and is in parts monitored by the office for the protection of the constitution, is the second strongest party (also among 17-24 year olds!). Guess I'll die.

It’s been 60 years since this historic moment. 🙌🏾 

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders. The landmark legislation was intended to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin in the United States — and gave federal law enforcement agencies the power to prevent racial discrimination in voting, public facilities, and employment.

In the 60 years since, we’ve seen progress through activism, increased political representation, and other important legislation — but the fight for true equality continues. 

In 2024, Black and Brown communities are experiencing familiar and targeted attacks on their voting rights. At least 308 bills that restrict voter access have been introduced across the country this year alone.

Join us in the fight for our vote by checking your voter registration today at weall.vote/register. 

We are heading towards an absolute knowledge black hole, aren't we?

after literal years i finally got around to downloading a pdf of the wipers times, an unsancitioned satitical british trench magazine circulated among the troops in france from 1916-1918 after the fortuitous discovery of a printing press. i have approximately five million other things i need to read so idk when i'll be able to devote much time to it, and i gotta pick up a proper copy bc it's missing at least salient no 4 vol 2. that said? i'm genuinely laughing at what i've skimmed so far