Format Post format: GalleryLeave a comment

the-misadventures-of-lele:

psychogemini:

deathtasteslikechicken:

abs-gabs:

SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT

So if a teenager is at school for roughly 8 hours, and they are doing homework for 6+ hours, and they need AT LEAST 9 HOURS OF SLEEP FOR THEIR DEVELOPING BRAINS, then they may have 0-1 hours for other activities like eating, bathing, exercise, socializing (which is actually incredibly important for emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as the development of skills vital to their future career and having healthy romantic relationships among other things), religious activities, hobbies, extra curriculars, medical care of any kind, chores (also a skill/habit development thing and required by many parents), relaxation, and family time?  Not to mention that your parents may or may not pressure you to get a job, or you might need to get one for economic reasons.

I will never not reblog this

“…but teenagers have no reason to be stressed.”

Things have probably changed a lot, but I remember when I was in high school, I did as much of my homework as I could between classes specifically so I would have more free time when I got home.

Source: abs-gabs
Format Post format: ImageLeave a comment

thatpettyblackgirl:

Too much, this one is almost just too much..

What makes this so depressing is that it’s not stupidity that makes people question if Descheenie is here “illegally,” it’s their racism. And despite how easy it would be to say “yeah but they’re mistakenly thinking he’s Latino so they’re stupid,” I don’t think that’s what’s happening in all cases. I think there’s a good portion that know he’s Native American, but deliberately pretend he’s Latino so they can pretend he’s here “illegally” and insist he should be deported.

Which in turn would reveal the false concern over “illegal” immigration for what it is: an excuse to attack and disenfranchise people for not being white.

Source: thatpettyblackgirl

Polaris

Format Post format: LinkLeave a comment

miss-lost-and-found:

salarta:

Marvel has a “Polaris reading list” on Marvel Unlimited.

Don’t read it. It’s really a Havok reading list of comics that involve Lorna, with only a few things actually relevant to Lorna out of necessity.

X-Men #49, X-Factor #243, and All-New X-Factor are the only suggestions truly relevant for a real Polaris reading list.

Everything else is largely about pushing a narrative that Lorna is weak, ineffectual and easily exploited on her own, and needs Havok to give her value and define her.

Whether it’s implying she can only pull off powerful feats if other X-Men help her, needing Havok to rescue her multiple times, or tagging along on teams led by Havok, the selections here paint a picture of Lorna as a lowly character.

Off the top of my head, this list is missing these key Lorna issues which would be in an actual Polaris reading list.

New X-Men #132

Lorna is found in the wreckage of Genosha, having survived the genocide that killed millions of mutants. She spent the entire time until the X-Men came for her just lying in the rubble, hearing the death cries constantly.

Uncanny X-Men #425-426

When Lorna is listed at the altar by Havok, after the hell she’s been through, she goes on a rampage (and mistakenly blames Nurse Annie for something that’s clearly Havok’s fault). It’s a moment of reckoning where we see Lorna’s done taking shit.

Uncanny X-Men #431

What Lorna went through on Genosha when the Sentinels attacked is seen firsthand – how the people saw her as a celebrity, how she failed to save them, how close she had been to them, and how horrific the ordeal was for her.

Uncanny X-Men #443

Lorna debates pacifism vs violence with Xavier. In doing so, we see a defining core of philosophy for Lorna, built off of her experiences, especially what happened on Genosha.

Thank you so much for this list, passing along the information to people.

Thank you, I hope it’s inspiring and enlightening for many people!

I’d also add Exiles volume 2 (by Jeff Parker) and Secret Wars: House of M. They’re both alternate universe versions of Lorna, but they’re wonderful and give a great glimpse into what’s possible for her, especially with family. I credit Exiles with making me want more content of Lorna and Wanda doing things together as sisters.

Polaris

Polaris

Format Post format: LinkLeave a comment

Marvel has a “Polaris reading list” on Marvel Unlimited.

Don’t read it. It’s really a Havok reading list of comics that involve Lorna, with only a few things actually relevant to Lorna out of necessity.

X-Men #49, X-Factor #243, and All-New X-Factor are the only suggestions truly relevant for a real Polaris reading list.

Everything else is largely about pushing a narrative that Lorna is weak, ineffectual and easily exploited on her own, and needs Havok to give her value and define her.

Whether it’s implying she can only pull off powerful feats if other X-Men help her, needing Havok to rescue her multiple times, or tagging along on teams led by Havok, the selections here paint a picture of Lorna as a lowly character.

Off the top of my head, this list is missing these key Lorna issues which would be in an actual Polaris reading list.

New X-Men #132

Lorna is found in the wreckage of Genosha, having survived the genocide that killed millions of mutants. She spent the entire time until the X-Men came for her just lying in the rubble, hearing the death cries constantly.

Uncanny X-Men #425-426

When Lorna is listed at the altar by Havok, after the hell she’s been through, she goes on a rampage (and mistakenly blames Nurse Annie for something that’s clearly Havok’s fault). It’s a moment of reckoning where we see Lorna’s done taking shit.

Uncanny X-Men #431

What Lorna went through on Genosha when the Sentinels attacked is seen firsthand – how the people saw her as a celebrity, how she failed to save them, how close she had been to them, and how horrific the ordeal was for her.

Uncanny X-Men #443

Lorna debates pacifism vs violence with Xavier. In doing so, we see a defining core of philosophy for Lorna, built off of her experiences, especially what happened on Genosha.

Polaris

Leave a comment

disappearherenow:

I would respect JK Rowling so much more if she just came out and said yeah the Harry Potter books don’t have enough representation, thats a problem and I’ll do better in future rather than being like oh actually Voldemort’s mum’s cat was gay.