Rick Busdiecker
@rfb3.bsky.social
Husband and father advocating for peace and justice
Ralph Abernathy (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990)
American civil rights activist who helped lead the Montgomery bus boycott, co-created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and led the Poor People's Campaign and other marches and demonstrations for disenfranchised Americans.
American civil rights activist who helped lead the Montgomery bus boycott, co-created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and led the Poor People's Campaign and other marches and demonstrations for disenfranchised Americans.
March 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ralph Abernathy (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990)
American civil rights activist who helped lead the Montgomery bus boycott, co-created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and led the Poor People's Campaign and other marches and demonstrations for disenfranchised Americans.
American civil rights activist who helped lead the Montgomery bus boycott, co-created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and led the Poor People's Campaign and other marches and demonstrations for disenfranchised Americans.
Kate Sheppard (10 March 1848 – 13 July 1934)
New Zealand suffragist who organized petitions and public meetings, wrote to the press, and developed contacts with politicians to successfully advocate for New Zealand to become the first country with universal suffrage.
New Zealand suffragist who organized petitions and public meetings, wrote to the press, and developed contacts with politicians to successfully advocate for New Zealand to become the first country with universal suffrage.
March 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Kate Sheppard (10 March 1848 – 13 July 1934)
New Zealand suffragist who organized petitions and public meetings, wrote to the press, and developed contacts with politicians to successfully advocate for New Zealand to become the first country with universal suffrage.
New Zealand suffragist who organized petitions and public meetings, wrote to the press, and developed contacts with politicians to successfully advocate for New Zealand to become the first country with universal suffrage.
Carrie Chapman Catt (January 9, 1859 – March 9, 1947)
American women's suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth Amendment, served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters and the International Women's Suffrage Alliance.
American women's suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth Amendment, served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters and the International Women's Suffrage Alliance.
March 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Carrie Chapman Catt (January 9, 1859 – March 9, 1947)
American women's suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth Amendment, served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters and the International Women's Suffrage Alliance.
American women's suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth Amendment, served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters and the International Women's Suffrage Alliance.
Addie L. Wyatt (née Cameron; March 8, 1924 – March 28, 2012)
US labor movement leader and civil rights activist. The first African-American woman elected international vice president of a major labor union. Worked for voting rights, open housing, and better education in the South and in Chicago.
US labor movement leader and civil rights activist. The first African-American woman elected international vice president of a major labor union. Worked for voting rights, open housing, and better education in the South and in Chicago.
March 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Addie L. Wyatt (née Cameron; March 8, 1924 – March 28, 2012)
US labor movement leader and civil rights activist. The first African-American woman elected international vice president of a major labor union. Worked for voting rights, open housing, and better education in the South and in Chicago.
US labor movement leader and civil rights activist. The first African-American woman elected international vice president of a major labor union. Worked for voting rights, open housing, and better education in the South and in Chicago.
Ana María O’Neill (March 7, 1894 – May 24, 1981)
Educator, author and advocate of women’s rights, and the first female professor in Commerce at the University of Puerto Rico. She urged women to participate in every aspect of civic life and to defend their right to vote.
Educator, author and advocate of women’s rights, and the first female professor in Commerce at the University of Puerto Rico. She urged women to participate in every aspect of civic life and to defend their right to vote.
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ana María O’Neill (March 7, 1894 – May 24, 1981)
Educator, author and advocate of women’s rights, and the first female professor in Commerce at the University of Puerto Rico. She urged women to participate in every aspect of civic life and to defend their right to vote.
Educator, author and advocate of women’s rights, and the first female professor in Commerce at the University of Puerto Rico. She urged women to participate in every aspect of civic life and to defend their right to vote.
Ella P. Stewart (March 6, 1893 – November 27, 1987)
American pharmacist who was one of the first African American female pharmacists in the United States. The first black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy program and the first African American female pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
American pharmacist who was one of the first African American female pharmacists in the United States. The first black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy program and the first African American female pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
March 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Ella P. Stewart (March 6, 1893 – November 27, 1987)
American pharmacist who was one of the first African American female pharmacists in the United States. The first black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy program and the first African American female pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
American pharmacist who was one of the first African American female pharmacists in the United States. The first black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy program and the first African American female pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
Dora Marsden (5 March 1882 – 13 December 1960)
English suffragist, editor of literary journals, and philosopher of language. An activist in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), Marsden broke off from theWSPU to found a journal that would provide a space for more radical voices.
English suffragist, editor of literary journals, and philosopher of language. An activist in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), Marsden broke off from theWSPU to found a journal that would provide a space for more radical voices.
March 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Dora Marsden (5 March 1882 – 13 December 1960)
English suffragist, editor of literary journals, and philosopher of language. An activist in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), Marsden broke off from theWSPU to found a journal that would provide a space for more radical voices.
English suffragist, editor of literary journals, and philosopher of language. An activist in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), Marsden broke off from theWSPU to found a journal that would provide a space for more radical voices.
Jean O'Leary (March 4, 1948 – June 4, 2005)
American lesbian and gay rights activist. Founder of Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and early member and co-director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. She co-founded National Coming Out Day.
American lesbian and gay rights activist. Founder of Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and early member and co-director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. She co-founded National Coming Out Day.
March 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Jean O'Leary (March 4, 1948 – June 4, 2005)
American lesbian and gay rights activist. Founder of Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and early member and co-director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. She co-founded National Coming Out Day.
American lesbian and gay rights activist. Founder of Lesbian Feminist Liberation, and early member and co-director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. She co-founded National Coming Out Day.
Elisabeth Abegg (3 March 1882 – 8 August 1974)
German educator and resistance fighter against Nazism. She provided shelter to around 80 Jews during the Holocaust. In 1967, she was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
German educator and resistance fighter against Nazism. She provided shelter to around 80 Jews during the Holocaust. In 1967, she was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
March 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Elisabeth Abegg (3 March 1882 – 8 August 1974)
German educator and resistance fighter against Nazism. She provided shelter to around 80 Jews during the Holocaust. In 1967, she was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
German educator and resistance fighter against Nazism. She provided shelter to around 80 Jews during the Holocaust. In 1967, she was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Claudette Colvin said No (2 March 1955)
9 months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. “It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn’t get up.”
9 months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. “It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn’t get up.”
March 3, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Claudette Colvin said No (2 March 1955)
9 months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. “It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn’t get up.”
9 months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. “It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn’t get up.”
Yellowstone National Park established 1 March 1872
Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, including Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular.
Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, including Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular.
March 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Yellowstone National Park established 1 March 1872
Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, including Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular.
Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, including Old Faithful geyser, one of its most popular.
Linus Pauling (February 28, 1901 – August 19, 1994)
American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. Only he and Marie Curie have been awarded Nobel Prizes in distinct fields
American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. Only he and Marie Curie have been awarded Nobel Prizes in distinct fields
February 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Linus Pauling (February 28, 1901 – August 19, 1994)
American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. Only he and Marie Curie have been awarded Nobel Prizes in distinct fields
American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. Only he and Marie Curie have been awarded Nobel Prizes in distinct fields
Meena Keshwar Kamal (27 February 1956 – 4 February 1987)
Afghan revolutionary political activist, women's rights activist and founder of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. She was assassinated in 1987, having already planted the seeds of an Afghan women's rights movement.
Afghan revolutionary political activist, women's rights activist and founder of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. She was assassinated in 1987, having already planted the seeds of an Afghan women's rights movement.
February 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Meena Keshwar Kamal (27 February 1956 – 4 February 1987)
Afghan revolutionary political activist, women's rights activist and founder of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. She was assassinated in 1987, having already planted the seeds of an Afghan women's rights movement.
Afghan revolutionary political activist, women's rights activist and founder of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. She was assassinated in 1987, having already planted the seeds of an Afghan women's rights movement.
Ahmed Zewail (February 26, 1946 – August 2, 2016)
Egyptian-American chemist, known as the "father of femtochemistry". Awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for femtochemistry, he was the first Egyptian and Arab to win in a scientific field, and the first African to win in Chemistry.
Egyptian-American chemist, known as the "father of femtochemistry". Awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for femtochemistry, he was the first Egyptian and Arab to win in a scientific field, and the first African to win in Chemistry.
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ahmed Zewail (February 26, 1946 – August 2, 2016)
Egyptian-American chemist, known as the "father of femtochemistry". Awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for femtochemistry, he was the first Egyptian and Arab to win in a scientific field, and the first African to win in Chemistry.
Egyptian-American chemist, known as the "father of femtochemistry". Awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for femtochemistry, he was the first Egyptian and Arab to win in a scientific field, and the first African to win in Chemistry.
Mary Locke Petermann (February 25, 1908 – December 13, 1975)
American cellular biochemist known for her key role in the discovery and characterization of animal ribosomes, which carry out protein synthesis. She was the first woman to become a full professor at Cornell University's medical school.
American cellular biochemist known for her key role in the discovery and characterization of animal ribosomes, which carry out protein synthesis. She was the first woman to become a full professor at Cornell University's medical school.
February 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Mary Locke Petermann (February 25, 1908 – December 13, 1975)
American cellular biochemist known for her key role in the discovery and characterization of animal ribosomes, which carry out protein synthesis. She was the first woman to become a full professor at Cornell University's medical school.
American cellular biochemist known for her key role in the discovery and characterization of animal ribosomes, which carry out protein synthesis. She was the first woman to become a full professor at Cornell University's medical school.
Lydia Becker (24 February 1827 – 18 July 1890)
Early British suffragist and amateur biologist and astronomer. Established Manchester as a centre for the suffrage movement and helped arranged for the first woman to vote in a British election and an unsuccessfully court case to exploit the precedent.
Early British suffragist and amateur biologist and astronomer. Established Manchester as a centre for the suffrage movement and helped arranged for the first woman to vote in a British election and an unsuccessfully court case to exploit the precedent.
February 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Lydia Becker (24 February 1827 – 18 July 1890)
Early British suffragist and amateur biologist and astronomer. Established Manchester as a centre for the suffrage movement and helped arranged for the first woman to vote in a British election and an unsuccessfully court case to exploit the precedent.
Early British suffragist and amateur biologist and astronomer. Established Manchester as a centre for the suffrage movement and helped arranged for the first woman to vote in a British election and an unsuccessfully court case to exploit the precedent.
Jessica Huntley (23 February 1927 – 13 October 2013)
Guyanese-British political reformer and prominent race equality campaigner. She was a publisher of black and Asian literature, and a women's and community rights activist. She is notable as the founder in 1969 of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications.
Guyanese-British political reformer and prominent race equality campaigner. She was a publisher of black and Asian literature, and a women's and community rights activist. She is notable as the founder in 1969 of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications.
February 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Jessica Huntley (23 February 1927 – 13 October 2013)
Guyanese-British political reformer and prominent race equality campaigner. She was a publisher of black and Asian literature, and a women's and community rights activist. She is notable as the founder in 1969 of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications.
Guyanese-British political reformer and prominent race equality campaigner. She was a publisher of black and Asian literature, and a women's and community rights activist. She is notable as the founder in 1969 of Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications.
White Rose executions on 22 February 1943
The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual Nazi resistance group led by Willi Graf, Kurt Huber, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl. Both Scholls and Probst were executed by guillotine four days after their arrest.
The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual Nazi resistance group led by Willi Graf, Kurt Huber, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl. Both Scholls and Probst were executed by guillotine four days after their arrest.
February 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
White Rose executions on 22 February 1943
The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual Nazi resistance group led by Willi Graf, Kurt Huber, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl. Both Scholls and Probst were executed by guillotine four days after their arrest.
The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual Nazi resistance group led by Willi Graf, Kurt Huber, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl. Both Scholls and Probst were executed by guillotine four days after their arrest.
Claudia Jones (21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964)
Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and Communist political activist, feminist and Black nationalist, adopting the name Jones as "self-protective disinformation". Due to the political persecution of Communists in the US, she was deported in 1955
Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and Communist political activist, feminist and Black nationalist, adopting the name Jones as "self-protective disinformation". Due to the political persecution of Communists in the US, she was deported in 1955
February 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Claudia Jones (21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964)
Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and Communist political activist, feminist and Black nationalist, adopting the name Jones as "self-protective disinformation". Due to the political persecution of Communists in the US, she was deported in 1955
Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and Communist political activist, feminist and Black nationalist, adopting the name Jones as "self-protective disinformation". Due to the political persecution of Communists in the US, she was deported in 1955
For anyone not familiar with this rag, The New York Post is _usually_ singing Trump's praises.
See also: Mark Levin (Faux News) "issued a scathing takedown of Republican President Donald Trump by exposing his lies about Ukraine and its President Volodomyr Zelenskyy."
See also: Mark Levin (Faux News) "issued a scathing takedown of Republican President Donald Trump by exposing his lies about Ukraine and its President Volodomyr Zelenskyy."
February 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For anyone not familiar with this rag, The New York Post is _usually_ singing Trump's praises.
See also: Mark Levin (Faux News) "issued a scathing takedown of Republican President Donald Trump by exposing his lies about Ukraine and its President Volodomyr Zelenskyy."
See also: Mark Levin (Faux News) "issued a scathing takedown of Republican President Donald Trump by exposing his lies about Ukraine and its President Volodomyr Zelenskyy."
As seen on TV! The Colbert Report recently alerted me to the fact that there is a US map site that didn't suck up to the felon and still uses the correct name of the Gulf of Mexico.
I'm switching back to MapQuest.
I'm switching back to MapQuest.
February 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As seen on TV! The Colbert Report recently alerted me to the fact that there is a US map site that didn't suck up to the felon and still uses the correct name of the Gulf of Mexico.
I'm switching back to MapQuest.
I'm switching back to MapQuest.
Ansel Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984)
US landscape photographer and life-long advocate for environmental conservation. His photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. He worked with the Sierra Club and was later hired by the US government to photographs national parks
US landscape photographer and life-long advocate for environmental conservation. His photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. He worked with the Sierra Club and was later hired by the US government to photographs national parks
February 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Ansel Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984)
US landscape photographer and life-long advocate for environmental conservation. His photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. He worked with the Sierra Club and was later hired by the US government to photographs national parks
US landscape photographer and life-long advocate for environmental conservation. His photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. He worked with the Sierra Club and was later hired by the US government to photographs national parks
Karen Silkwood (February 19, 1946 – November 13, 1974)
US lab technician and labor activist known for reporting concerns about the Kerr-McGee nuclear site in Oklahoma to the Atomic Energy Commission. She died in a mysterious car crash on the way to provide evidence to a New York Times reporter.
US lab technician and labor activist known for reporting concerns about the Kerr-McGee nuclear site in Oklahoma to the Atomic Energy Commission. She died in a mysterious car crash on the way to provide evidence to a New York Times reporter.
February 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Karen Silkwood (February 19, 1946 – November 13, 1974)
US lab technician and labor activist known for reporting concerns about the Kerr-McGee nuclear site in Oklahoma to the Atomic Energy Commission. She died in a mysterious car crash on the way to provide evidence to a New York Times reporter.
US lab technician and labor activist known for reporting concerns about the Kerr-McGee nuclear site in Oklahoma to the Atomic Energy Commission. She died in a mysterious car crash on the way to provide evidence to a New York Times reporter.
Mary Amdur (February 18, 1921 – February 16, 1998)
American toxicologist and public health researcher who focused on the effects of inhaling sulfuric acid. Her findings led to her being threatened, having funding pulled, and losing her job at Harvard, but were later used in air quality standards.
American toxicologist and public health researcher who focused on the effects of inhaling sulfuric acid. Her findings led to her being threatened, having funding pulled, and losing her job at Harvard, but were later used in air quality standards.
February 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Mary Amdur (February 18, 1921 – February 16, 1998)
American toxicologist and public health researcher who focused on the effects of inhaling sulfuric acid. Her findings led to her being threatened, having funding pulled, and losing her job at Harvard, but were later used in air quality standards.
American toxicologist and public health researcher who focused on the effects of inhaling sulfuric acid. Her findings led to her being threatened, having funding pulled, and losing her job at Harvard, but were later used in air quality standards.