A lemmy.world alternative to the popular subreddit. WitchesVSPatriarchy is a space aimed at providing support and uplifting content centered around women and women's issues.
"The goal is to at once embrace, and poke fun at, the mystical aspects of femininity that have been previously demonized and/or devalued by the patriarchy." - r/witchesvspatriarchy
As witches, we're all navigating this wizard dominated world together. Let's help each other out with humour, supportive messages, advice, and everything in-between.
This is a safe place for women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. TERFs are not welcome. We love and support our trans witches.
SAVE Act: House Passes GOP Voting Bill That Could Disenfranchise Millions
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a major voter suppression measure that, if it became law, could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters and badly undermine U.S. democracy.
The vote count was 220 to 208, with four Democrats voting for the bill and zero Republicans opposing it.
The SAVE Act would make it more difficult for active voters — Republicans and Democrats alike — to continue participating in elections, and would erect unprecedented barriers for new voters hoping to register and participate.
The bill appears to face long odds in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to overcome an expected Democratic filibuster.
**“In a bold new departure for the forces of voter suppression, MAGA’s so-called ‘SAVE’ Act will make it harder for tens of _millions
APRIL 5th. DC Capitol or your State Capitol.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands Off!
cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/18597
USE YOUR VOICE WHILE YOU STILL CAN. SPREAD THE NEWS. TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS AND HAVE THEM TELL THEIR PEOPLE.
Fight Fascism
Protect the accomplishments of women.
cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/935
This site was inspired by Rose. Rose is an astronomer and aerospace engineer who shared in Feb 2025 that her bio had been erased by NASA. This erasure was part of an insidious effort to suppress not just her story, but the stories of all women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We will not let them.
RESIST FASCISM. Don’t obey in advance.
cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/334
1)Do not obey in advance.
2)Defend institutions against capture and collapse.
3)Contest one-party rule. (It defaults to oppression.)
4)Challenge signs and symbols of hate or loyalty.
5)Remember and champion professional ethics.
6)Resist paramilitaries pushing violence into politics.
7)Be ready to say "no" to unlawful orders.
8)Stand out; set an example and others will follow.
9)Be mindful of parroting others words; read widely. TIMOTHY SNYDER: TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
10)Believe in truth, not lies or wishful thinking.
11)Investigate; verify information, follow sources you trust to do the same, and share what you learn.
12)Make eye contact and small talk; be observant, break down barriers, and learn whom to trust.
13)Go outside and take action with others in person.
14)Protect your privacy; don't indulge in distractions. "In politics, being deceiv
Witches of Lemmy, what familiar did you pick?
Here's my familiar, a King Charles named Sophie. Please share cute familiar pics!
The mods over at r/WvsP posted this earlier today.
The original title was:
"If you're wondering who is considered a protected class on reddit. Great job, admins."
Welcome, sisters! Please read and be mindful of the rules.
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