@abhij.bsky.social
He/him, Hindu Unitarian Universalist, minister, lover of life, dogs, and spicy food
The world falls silent as the tabla loses its greatest maestro—Ustad Zakir Hussain. A true genius who redefined rhythm and elevated tabla music to global heights. Rest in peace, Ustad ji. Your rhydhun will echo eternally. #zakirhussain #tabla
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF2...
Shakti ft John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain: Bending the Rules (This Moment) Live from The Ryman
YouTube video by Abstract Logix
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December 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The world falls silent as the tabla loses its greatest maestro—Ustad Zakir Hussain. A true genius who redefined rhythm and elevated tabla music to global heights. Rest in peace, Ustad ji. Your rhydhun will echo eternally. #zakirhussain #tabla
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF2...
Timothy Snyder’s “Do not obey in advance,” serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of preemptive compliance in the face of authoritarianism. This anticipatory obedience paves the way for oppressive systems by normalizing submission and silencing dissent before it is explicitly required.
December 15, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Timothy Snyder’s “Do not obey in advance,” serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of preemptive compliance in the face of authoritarianism. This anticipatory obedience paves the way for oppressive systems by normalizing submission and silencing dissent before it is explicitly required.
Rest in power Nikki Giovanni
December 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Rest in power Nikki Giovanni
“You can pretend that falafel and hummus and zaatar are your ancient cuisines. But in the recesses of your being, you will always feel the sting of this epic forgery.”
powerful words by Palestinian writer Susan Abulhawa at the Oxford Union. #endgenocide #palestine
youtu.be/nW5U_ZqGmZU?...
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December 7, 2024 at 1:20 PM
“You can pretend that falafel and hummus and zaatar are your ancient cuisines. But in the recesses of your being, you will always feel the sting of this epic forgery.”
powerful words by Palestinian writer Susan Abulhawa at the Oxford Union. #endgenocide #palestine
youtu.be/nW5U_ZqGmZU?...
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza a year ago . His words live on:
If I must die, you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth and some strings,
(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
While
December 7, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza a year ago . His words live on:
If I must die, you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth and some strings,
(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
While
Amnesty International’s latest report calls the violence in Gaza a genocide, citing systematic destruction, killings, and forced displacement of Palestinians. They urge global action: halt arms transfers, demand accountability, and end the Gaza blockade. #Gaza
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
www.amnesty.org
December 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Amnesty International’s latest report calls the violence in Gaza a genocide, citing systematic destruction, killings, and forced displacement of Palestinians. They urge global action: halt arms transfers, demand accountability, and end the Gaza blockade. #Gaza
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
On December 4, 1969, Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was murdered by police.
“We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism.” From Jacobin
“We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism.” From Jacobin
December 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM
On December 4, 1969, Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was murdered by police.
“We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism.” From Jacobin
“We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism.” From Jacobin
November 29, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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Democrats have the majority for less than two more months. I'll be using every second to push for passage of my PRESS Act to protect journalists from government spying and surveillance.
NEW: Legislation that would bar the United States government from spying on journalists—except under rare, specific circumstances—is currently stalled in Congress.
Now, with only weeks left to legislate, press advocates are urging Senate Democrats to pass the bill, known as the PRESS Act.
Now, with only weeks left to legislate, press advocates are urging Senate Democrats to pass the bill, known as the PRESS Act.
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.
www.wired.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Democrats have the majority for less than two more months. I'll be using every second to push for passage of my PRESS Act to protect journalists from government spying and surveillance.