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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The War on Words
Pardon the Interruption
A lot has changed since January 20th, the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. While many expected shifts in policy, the speed and trajectory of these changes have taken many by surprise. One of the first areas targeted was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices within the federal government.
DEI is a framework designed to promote representation, fair treatment, and belonging for individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. It has helped create opportunities in workplaces and communities where they were never guaranteed—benefiting people who are blind, deaf, or have other disabilities.
However, MAGA conservatives have been waging war against certain three-letter acronyms, including DEI, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Figures like Daniel Buck from the National Review have labeled SEL a “Trojan horse for progressive pieties in education.” Throughout the 2024 campaign, these acronyms were weaponized to stoke conservative outrage and mobilize voters.
As Jen Sorensen’s cartoon suggests, the attack doesn’t stop at three-letter acronyms. The recent addition of "A" for "Accessibility" (DEIA) underscores the importance of ensuring physical and digital spaces are inclusive for people with disabilities. But now, the Trump administration is rolling back accessibility protections. This raise questions about how Texas Governor Greg Abbott—who has used a wheelchair since an accident in his late 20s—feels about these attacks on disabled individuals.
As Sorensen highlights, the political weaponization of acronyms has eroded the effectiveness of words like "civil rights" and "equal rights." Perhaps, for MAGA conservatives, that was the goal all along.
by Jen Sorensen, 2025
Source:
https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/08/conservatives-are-right-to-be-skeptical-of-sel/
https://diversity.syracuse.edu/what-deia-is-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Friday, February 7, 2025
Giselle Palmer
Acting Appreciation
Giselle Palmer, born on February 7, 1995, in Houston, Texas, is known for her tall, striking 5'8" frame, blue eyes, and natural blonde hair.
Standing out with her impressive 34E bust size and gorgeous looks, she quickly gained attention in the adult entertainment industry; however, her background reveals a brilliant academic career before entering the field. She graduated high school in just three years, earning a full academic scholarship due to her dedication to her studies. Giselle's passion for numbers led her to pursue and earn a degree in computational math from a university in Austin in 2016.
Despite her academic success, Giselle knew she didn't want to follow a traditional career path. After graduating, she made the bold decision to pursue a career in the adult entertainment industry. Starting as a camgirl, she attended the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in 2017, where she made valuable contacts and shot her first professional scene with Ryan Driller for Naughty America. Giselle secured Mark Spiegler as her agent and quickly became a sought-after performer, working with major studios like Brazzers, New Sensations, and Kink.
Outside of her career, Giselle leads a balanced and active lifestyle. She enjoys spending time at home playing video games, cooking, and watching classic films. A dedicated vegetarian, she maintains her figure with regular gym workouts and enjoys practicing yoga.
Despite her success in the industry, Giselle remains grounded, focusing on her passions and preparing for future endeavors, including possibly running her own business.
Sources:
https://twitter.com/gisellepalmer20
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8987403/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
https://www.instagram.com/honky_tonkangel
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Achille Devéria
Art Appreciation
Achille Devéria, born on February 6, 1800, in Paris, was destined for the arts. He honed his craft under the guidance of esteemed artists Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson and Louis Lafitte, and by 1822, he began showcasing his work at the Paris Salon.
Devéria's artistic repertoire was both diverse and prolific. He was particularly celebrated for his lithographic portraits, capturing the visages of notable writers, artists, and intellectuals of his era. His subjects included luminaries such as Victor Hugo and Honoré de Balzac. Beyond portraits, Devéria explored into genre scenes, often infused with a romantic flair and sex, reflecting the societal nuances of 19th-century France.
Among his notable works, "A Day Before the Wedding" stands out, exemplifying his keen eye for intimate moments and societal rituals. His lithographic series, which portrayed various facets of contemporary life, further cemented his reputation as a keen observer and chronicler of his time.
Self-Portrait, 1835
Victor Hugo, 1829
A Day Before the Wedding, 1828
Portrait from Galerie Fashionable, c. 1830
Reclining Nude
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://biographs.org/achille-jean-jacques-marie-deveria
https://www.themorgan.org/drawings/item/109727
https://www.artory.com/artists/achille-dev%C3%A9ria-1800/
https://pantheon.world/profile/person/Achille_Dev%C3%A9ria
https://artvee.com/artist/achille-deveria/
https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/m053ms1
https://www.hellenicaworld.com/Art/Paintings/en/AchilleDeveria.html
https://jahsonic.com/AchilleDeveria.html
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG25158
https://www.wikiart.org/en/achille-deveria/all-works#!#filterName:all-paintings-chronologically,resultType:masonry
https://www.wga.hu/bio_m/d/deveria/achille/biograph.html
https://www.twogreyhounds.com/2024/11/12/achille-deveria/
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