#united we stand
how can the part of us that creates also destroy so much, including our world, ourselves and one another? we have a fucked up version of equality and a lack of compassion in this country, isn’t that the irony of the ‘united’ states?
//“united we stand, divided we fall” (non-text version)
(first screenprint ever and I can’t wait to do more)
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Heavy Heart
My mind is occupied with images of what is happening in Ukraine. My heart is breaking for the people that are going though it and for families that no longer feel safe in their homes. Since the invasion I keep thinking how thankful I am to be with my husband, kids and my family. For people that know me in real life, they know I am Russian. I was born in Latvia when it was part of the USSR. In the early 90’s Latvia gained it’s independence. I was about 4 at the time. My family speaks Russian, my grandmother lives in Russia. I am disgusted that President Putin would attack Ukraine. I tried explaining this to my son who is almost 8 about how serious this is. I pray for the people of Ukraine and the people of Russia that don’t agree with this. To the people like my very own grandmother that support Putin’s invasion- please do your own research, don’t rely on the news. I think about the families that were separated, people that fled with just a suitcase to a country they’ve never been to I hope you will find peace. I’ve always been proud of the fact that I am “foreign”, that I am from Latvia. I love my home country, I may speak Russian, I live in USA but I stand with Ukraine.
It is now, more than ever in our history that the American people must take the appropriate steps to quell the representation of Neo Nazis, far-right, and White Supremacist terrorist trash. These cowards have gained more traction politically and domestically in the past few months than in the last couple decades. They all live amongst us, hiding behind their claim to moderate conservatism, but any man or woman who openly tolerates the behavior in Charlottesville Virginia, has already chosen their side and their voice needs to be struck down without any capitulations from the side true patriotism. There are many at fault, mainly the political machine that is our modern day GOP that has facilitated this rapid growth, openly accepted unproven and false theories from the executive branch and instilled people in power who have been forward about their ties to white supremacy. The First Amendment is not here to intimidate, threaten and bully fellow countrymen. We are in an ideological war right now, and the most vulnerable minds are buying into the hatred spewed by people in high places who are risking the integrity of our country in order to further their agenda. Zero Tolerance for White Supremacy. Fuck the KKK. Fuck the coward, Donald Trump. Fuck Jeff Sessions. Fuck the Alt Right Terrorists. Fuck White Supremacy. Fuck Sinclair Broadcast Group. Fuck the cowards in the GOP who are shamelessly dividing our country.
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First Amendment to the United States Constitution
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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In honor of those in law enforcement who stand up and inspire. Krystle Smith, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, because good police officers are needed.
#blacklivesmatter#black#policewoman#blackwoman#krystlesmith#protest#blackandblue#goodcop#cop#america#american#americanwoman#inspiration#freedom#unitedwestand#art#illustration#usa#standup#woman#blackamerica#freedom#liberty#equality#afroamerican#monkeycrisisonmars
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So save face and get fucked
