✍️ I am committed to diversity and inclusion, including people with disabilities, chronic illness, and caregivers, therefore I pledge to only participate in or organize events that have robust Health and Safety policies.
So the same right-wing crowd who protested against sex ed & trans students' rights are back at it again tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 21). Counter-protest details from torontoagainstfascism on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cym5f60OBoi/ archive https://archive.ph/sDXDw):
📅 Saturday, October 21, 2023
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Queen's Park, Toronto
😷 wear a mask!
Every time you see an event that lets you down on Health and Safety, look for an event that hits the mark. Then, celebrate them publicly!
There are so many good examples leading the way here. Shining a spotlight on them provides positive reinforcement and illuminates the path forward for events that have work to do.
We'll link to some good examples in the replies. 🧵
Horse Hoof Resting - Horses just hanging out will generally have one hind foot resting, with the opposite front foot popped forward a little bit. It was fascinating to notice their hooves while waiting to ride. It did seem relaxing for them.
THIS WEEK in #Austin: Texas Observer presents "In Conversation," featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed and TXO board member Kathleen McElroy discussing Gordon-Reed's scholarship and the struggle for academic freedom.
TXO will also honor McElroy with a special MOLLY First Amendment Prize for her achievements in #journalism education.
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It hurts to see the last few generalist FOSS conferences that had mask requirements cede that ground.
It's one thing to drop a requirement based on evidence, such as data showing that indoor air quality meets high standards. But, as far as I'm aware, that's not what's happening here.
I guess I just need to run more events of my own :blobcatlolsob:
(And, clearly, spend more time at Python events. There are so many with great Health and Safety policies!)
This column was both painful and exhilarating to write. Painful because it forced me to reconsider long-standing assumptions. And exhilarating for the same reason!