#our public lands

[sumbluespruce]

A collision of electrons. 5/10/24

#nature #my photograph #photographers on tumblr #our public lands #Aurora #Night Skye

[reblogsum-2]

Red fox on the hunt

10/23

#photography #nature #wildlife #our public lands #my photos

[intricatepuckrituals]

not people trying to turn racists into poor meow meows on this friday morning 💩

#we're all here to play in fun fantasy hrpf land. what u do with men's cocks is your business #what these men do in a public sphere against other players and people in the league is all of our business #and what we're not gonna do is say someone is misunderstood for their repeated racist acts #my talk

[ephemeral-winter]

sorry to be a complete asshat about a class that i'm sure will be very fun for someone but jamison just released the syllabus and there is one (1) reading from a journal of archival science and it's not even written by someone who is considered an archivist. literally on the first day of my intro to archival practice class on my first day of library school we yelled about how this kind of approach prioritizing historical accident and surprise devalues and erases the intellectual methods and physical work of actual archivists that we've practiced over the centuries

#finding cool one-offs is not actually something you get to do on your own but okay!!!! #they have no idea and this class will not help #do we think getting mad about the public perception of our profession on anonymous microblogging platform will help me land a job orrrrrrr #rare pic of me in the wild

[the-busy-ghost]

I'm sorry, I'm sure they're doing their level best when people are yelling all the time but the Speaker of the House of Commons and his various deputies sometimes announce people as if they're compèring the Royal Variety Show and it never fails to make me cringe a little bit

'And now the Leader of the Opposition... [pause for imaginary drum roll] ...Siiiiiir Keeeir STARMER!'

#Yesterday's PMQs was particularly bad for it but I don't want to single out that deputy speaker as they're not the only one #It makes it feel like these are celebrities the public are excited to see and honestly it's not #Yes PMQs is largely a theatrical performance which obscures the real work done in parliament #But that doesn't mean we're tuning in to cheer on our faves #Well maybe some people are I don't know #Personally even if it's someone I support I die a little inside when it's obvious that they think they've landed a 'zinger' #I tune in to see you actually answer questions respectfully and as the ones that are relevant #Not to play to the backbenches #As they bellow and cheer on the most ridiculous 'jokes' and 'roasts' as if they're actually funn #y #Not that parliament should listen to Local Tumblr User Angry Idiot #But I can't be the only one who finds this is getting more and more ridiculous every day

[lilies-of-the-fields]

idk besties i kinda wanna write a Residents' Guide to Community Climate Action (subtitled: for when the government is entirely unresponsive and it's time to take matters into your own hands)

#like our local gov entities are surprisingly on board with climate action but also proceeding Entirely too slow #and greenlighting prev agreed upon land development like land use change isn't a major driver of the crisis #like i get it??? theres a legal system?? but also. bish. do u want to be swallowed by the sea? #and anyway the folks i organize with are too reformist and im trying to push them ever so slowly (quickly lol) to adopting #transformative or anarchic approaches #theres only so much u can do sometimes though. like i would love to organize better +electric public transit without the State #but i dont see how that's possible at present

[leehiller]

Softly the morning light serenades my senses as Dreams become my reality ~ @leehiller

#quote #quotes #hike our planet #optoutside #find your path #hike #hiking #trails #public lands #nature photography #nature lovers

[fallahifag]

The skateboarding scene in Palestine is one of our most unique yet powerful forms of protest and resistance against the illegal Israeli occupation. Skateboarding in Palestine is far more than a sport or hobby; it is a form of resistance and empowerment. Riding a skateboard might seem like a simple act - but to Palestinians, it is a way to express their identity, defy oppressive forces, and reclaim agency over their bodies, land, and rights to movement.

Skateboarding in Palestine first gained popularity in the early 2000s in the West Bank. Palestinian skaters took matters into their own hands, constructing makeshift skate parks in abandoned buildings and empty lots. These spaces became more than recreational areas; they became symbols of empowerment and resistance for Palestinian youth. This act was a unique form of protest by allowing Palestinians to reclaim public spaces that were often damaged due to the occupation forces. In a land where movement is restricted and access to certain areas is limited, Palestinian skaters transformed overlooked spaces into vibrant skate parks. The act of reclaiming these spaces was a way to peacefully assert their right to challenge the limitations imposed upon them when it came to the use of public areas. Palestinians will not be confined or silenced by the occupation, and skateboarding is one of the many ways this sentiment is showcased.

Organizations and initiatives, such as SkatePal, have played a crucial role in supporting and developing the skateboarding scene in Palestine by building skateparks, providing equipment, and offering lessons. Initiatives like this create a safe space for young Palestinians who are often forced to give up a lot of their childhood joy to the occupation. Skateboarding fosters a much needed sense of community that Israel has tried to stifle for decades. Palestinian skaters also participate in global competitions and events to showcase their skills on an international stage!! This raises awareness about their ongoing struggles and, more importantly, their unwavering resilience.

Skateboarding serves as a means for Palestinians to express their identity and existence. In a genocidal, oppressive state, where freedom, creativity, and individuality are often suppressed, the act of skateboarding itself becomes a powerful statement of resistance against the occupation. It visually represents qualities that are intrinsic to the Palestinian spirit. Skateboarding empowers Palestinian youth by providing them control over their bodies and movement in their land.

In Palestine, skateboarding is not just a sport - it is a culture of reclaiming ownership, fostering confidence, independence, and resilience.

(None of these photos belong to me)

#feel free to add more information if necessary #skateboarding #palestine #was not brave enough to post my pics :) none of these pictures are mine !

[sumbluespruce]

Taking a break

12/8/23

#photographers on tumblr #my photograph #nature #outdoor wyoming #our public lands #big horn sheep

[reblogsum-2]

Two Whitetail does, one looking at the other, and one looking at me.

10/23 Pat O'Hara creek

#photographers on tumblr #photography #my photography #our public lands #wildlife

[spidercookie18]

you can cut it any which way you want, but the fact of the matter is Elon musk and SpaceX have proven time and time again their best interest does not lie in favor of the people nor the environment. They're going to sell it, and then use the money to fund a different conservation project that will eventually be sold off as well.

This is the lamest excuse for a farce I've ever seen. fuck Elon musk, fuck spacex, and fucking leave the animals alone!

#the public should be outraged #dont sell our land to that moron

[walks-the-ages]

For screenreaders this is a poll:

The question is: "If you won 100 Million Dollars, what would you spend it on?"

the options are:

Buy house for self +friends and family, use money on smaller splurges for yourself (such as buying a bunch of books, movies, fandom merch, etc) plus giving a lot to charity and direct Mutual Aid (including local mutual aid by directly giving $ to the homeless, for example)

Buy house for self, splurge on lots of Big things (thousand dollars and up each), put a bit towards charity and Mutual Aid, but keep a lot of it for big spending.

Buy house for self, splurge on big things, keep it all to myself + invest in the stock market or crypto or something similar to make even more millions.

#polls #lottery #if you won the lottery what would you spend it on? #signal boost #money #finances #if I won the lottery you bet your butt i'd be buying a house with a giant yard to garden in #buying friends and family their own homes or paying off their home for them #probably buying a huge plot of land explicity so houseless people could camp there without having to worry about police #which would also clearly have heat water electricity proper shelter if not mini homes depending on my budget and idk about building laws #but yeah i'd be dropping 5k to anyone struggling with rent or groceries #buy a whole bunch of rare/out of print books for my favorite fandoms (hi doctor who faction paradox and quantum leap) #uhhh oh! getting every single fucking stray cat in our area spayed neutered and taken off the streets #build a giant enclosure just for ''outdoor cats'' to roam in without hurting wildlife while receiving medical care and proper food #huge ass publicity campaign to get people to stop fucking putting their cats outside #giving the aspca and other rescue orgs millions just so they can spay peoples pets for free #walking up to vets offices and giving them a million each for people's vet fees #etc etc etc #leaving $500 tips to food delivery people if not more #hire a personal chauffer so I can actually get to places around town without having to walk everywhere because I don't drive

[canelazombie]

*remembers im not in the us so i can do my career wherever i feel like cuz i dont have to get accepted or live in the damn place

#also picking my career with my eyes closed #i just spin around fast and land my finger on the first humanistic career #ill make the best out of public education before our new president fucking kills everyone

[soon-palestine]

Israel is burning and bulldozing tree crops at historic rates. These trees would take years to grow back - and that's without factoring in the time it would take to detoxify the soil. (2/13)

It gets worse. 23% of greenhouses have been destroyed in their entirety. (3/13)

Destroying up to 48% of tree crops and 23% of greenhouses is a horrendous crime in itself, but, when you factor in Israel blocking food aid and literally killing food aid professionals, you start to see the scale of the crime in full. (4/13)

Look at the difference. See the land before. See it after. Do not turn away. (5/13)

Restoring the land will be profoundly difficult. The soil now contains asbestos, heavy metals, and even undetonated explosives. (6/13)

Waste disposal infrastructure is in ruins. Sewage treatment systems are failing. (7/13)

People are burning plastic to heat food. Fumes from bombs hang in the air. (8/13)

This is not "just" about nature. This is about the food and the air and the water and the land being deprived of life. It is about a whole population being denied its sustenance. (9/13)

A comprehensive report about this issue is in the Guardian. They are one of the few publications to cover the siege on Gaza from this angle. The full story is here: (10/13)

There is also some reporting on this in InsideClimateNews: (11/13)

Here at Climate Defiance we have been clear in calling for a ceasefire since October. We wage our peaceful struggle because we believe in the inherent value of humanity - and in the need to see the humanity in each other. (12/13)

We fight for thriving ecosystems because we fight for life. Both are under attack right now. Do not look away. Do not stay silent. Moments like these are a test of our moral fabric. (13/13)

#palestine #gaza #free palestine

[palipunk]

Palestine Masterlist 

Introduction to Palestine: 

Decolonize Palestine:

Palestine 101

Rainbow washing 

Frequently asked questions 

Myths 

IMEU (Institute for Middle East Understanding):

Quick Facts - The Palestinian Nakba 

The Nakba and Palestinian Refugees 

The Gaza Strip

The Palestinian catastrophe (Al-Nakba)

Al-Nakba (documentary)

The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 (book)

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine (book)

Nakba Day: What happened in Palestine in 1948? (Article)

The Nakba did not start or end in 1948 (Article)

Donations and charities: 

Al-Shabaka

Electronic Intifada 

Adalah Justice Project 

IMEU Fundraiser 

Medical Aid for Palestinians 

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund 

Addameer

Muslim Aid

Palestine Red Crescent

Gaza Mutual Aid Patreon

Books:

A New Critical Approach to the History of Palestine

The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge

Hidden Histories: Palestine and the Eastern Mediterranean

The Balfour Declaration: Empire, the Mandate and Resistance in Palestine

Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

From Haven to Conquest: Readings in Zionism and the Palestine Problem until 1948

Captive Revolution - Palestinian Women's Anti-Colonial Struggle within the Israeli Prison System

Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics

Before Their Diaspora: A Photographic History of The Palestinians 1876-1948

The Battle for Justice in Palestine Paperback

Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom

Palestine Rising: How I survived the 1948 Deir Yasin Massacre

The Transformation of Palestine: Essays on the Origin and Development of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

A Land Without a People: Israel, Transfer, and the Palestinians 1949-1996

The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood

A History of Modern Palestine: One Land, Two Peoples

Where Now for Palestine?: The Demise of the Two-State Solution

Terrorist Assemblages - Homonationalism in Queer Times

Militarization and Violence against Women in Conflict Zones in the Middle East

The one-state solution: A breakthrough for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian deadlock

The Persistence of the Palestinian Question: Essays on Zionism and the Palestinians

Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel and the Palestinians

The False Prophets of Peace: Liberal Zionism and the Struggle for Palestine

Ten myths about Israel

Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question

Israel and its Palestinian Citizens - Ethnic Privileges in the Jewish State

Palestinians in Israel: Segregation, Discrimination and Democracy

Greater than the Sum of Our Parts: Feminism, Inter/Nationalism, and Palestine

Palestine Hijacked 

Palestinian Culture:

Mountain against the Sea: Essays on Palestinian Society and Culture

Palestinian Costume

Traditional Palestinian Costume: Origins and Evolution

Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora

Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing (Oriental Institute Museum Publications)

The Palestinian Table (Authentic Palestinian Recipes)

Falastin: A Cookbook

Palestine on a Plate: Memories from My Mother's Kitchen

Palestinian Social Customs and Traditions

Palestinian Culture before the Nakba

Tatreez & Tea (Website)

The Traditional Clothing of Palestine

The Palestinian thobe: A creative expression of national identity

Embroidering Identities:A Century of Palestinian Clothing

Palestine Traditional Costumes

Palestine Family 

Palestinian Costume

Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion, v5: Volume 5: Central and Southwest Asia

Tent Work in Palestine: A Record of Discovery and Adventure

Documentaries, Films, and Video Essays:

Jenin, Jenin

Born in Gaza

GAZA 

Wedding in Galilee 

Omar

5 Broken Cameras

OBAIDA

Indigeneity, Indigenous Liberation, and Settler Colonialism (not entirely about Palestine, but an important watch for indigenous struggles worldwide - including Palestine)

Edward Said - Reflections on Exile and Other Essays

Palestine Remix: 

AL NAKBA

Gaza Lives On

Gaza we are coming

Lost cities of Palestine 

Stories from the Intifada 

Last Shepherds of the Valley

Voices from Gaza

Muhammad Smiry

Najla Shawa

Nour Naim

Wael Al dahdouh

Motaz Azaiza

Ghassan Abu Sitta

Refaat Alareer (murdered by Israel - 12/7/2023. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un)

Plestia Alaqad

Bisan Owda

Ebrahem Ateef

Mohammed Zaanoun

Doaa Mohammad

Hind Khoudary

Palestinian Voices, Organizations, and News 

Boycott Divest and Sanction (BDS)

Defense for Children in Palestine

Palestine Legal 

Palestine Action

Palestine Action US

United Nations relief and works for Palestinian refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA)

National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)

Times of Gaza

Middle East Eye

Middle East Monitor

Mohammed El-Kurd

Muna El-Kurd 

Electronic Intifada 

Dr. Yara Hawari 

Mariam Barghouti

Omar Ghraieb

Steven Salaita

Noura Erakat

The Palestinian Museum N.G.

Palestine Museum US

Artists for Palestine UK 

Eye on Palestine 

#Palestine #free palestine #palestine masterlist #apartheid #settler colonialism #links #donation post #BDS #Middle East #Palestinian liberation #palestinian culture #long post #resources #dcip #gaza

[olowan-waphiya]

Biden creates a new national monument near the Grand Canyon - https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192622716/biden-national-monument-grand-canyon-arizona

The move protects lands that are sacred to indigenous peoples and permanently bans new uranium mining claims in the area. It covers nearly 1 million acres.

—

"It will help protect lands that many tribes referred to as their eternal home, a place of healing and a source of spiritual sustenance," she said. "It will help ensure that indigenous peoples can continue to use these areas for religious ceremonies, hunting and gathering of plants, medicines and other materials, including some found nowhere else on earth. It will protect objects of historic and scientific importance for the benefit of tribes, the public and for future generations."

—

The new national monument will be called Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument. According to the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition that drafted a proposal for the monument, "Baaj Nwaavjo" means "where tribes roam" in Havasupai, and "I'tah Kukveni" translates to "our ancestral footprints" in Hopi.

all land is sacred (and should be returned) but this is good news.

#indigenous #native american #ndn #arizona #grand canyon #climate change #nature #good news #land conservation and preservation #hopi #havasupai