If You Believe Or Participate In The Harm Of Trans People, We Are At Odds In Our Values.

If you believe or participate in the harm of trans people, we are at odds in our values.

There is nothing we can relate to eachother on, there is no communion between us, there is not (nor will there ever be) a shared sense of belonging in regards to one another if you hold these views.

You are not included in my depictions of intimacy, home, love, freedom, child-rearing, living well or being well. I hold myself and those around me to a standard that you are incapable of reaching. There is no honor in targeting a socially vulnerable group of people. I expect better, demand better, require better, and only accept better than what you can provide. We have no business interacting.

Matthew Rushin, a young black man with Autism and ADHD, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after being in a car accident, after which he was manipulated into pleading guilty for attempted suicide and murder with the promise he could return home to his mother who was battling cancer at the time. 40 years of the 50 were suspended, but he still has to serve 10 years.

There were serious injuries during the accident, but no one died. Matthew has never been in trouble before.

In the words of his mother, “Matthew has been my rock through my battle with cancer and understands what life is all about.Matthew exemplifies what it means to be a productive member our community, he is a loving, caring, compassionate about life and everything that surrounds it, student at ODU, worked at Panera and volunteered throughout our community.”

Here is the full story from his mother

Here is the petition for Governor Ralph Northam to review the case and reduce his sentence.

His case is not getting nearly the amount of attention it deserves. Please sign the petition and reblog this. Here is the official Facebook, and Instagram page is @ justice4matthewrushin

Smash Burger

CALL TO ACTION: Black urban farmer Jeffery Webb has been repeatedly harassed in his town, and as a result both his livelihood and life are at risk. We need to be supporting black farmers now more than ever, as key members of the community providing an essential service to it!

Since Tumblr hates links, I’ll reblog this post with the gofundme link. I’ve also attached an image of his farms Facebook page - even if you can’t donate, give them support. Let the town know there’s eyes on them, and let the Webb’s know that they are seen and supported.

Instagram.com/wetheurban

“Little one also wanted trim but not old enough for one”

(via)