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Today in Labor History April 25, 1993: Over one million people marched in Washington, D.C., for gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender rights. This was in the era of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell discrimination within the military and Colorado’s constitutional amendment invalidating laws that protect LGBTQ rights. The marchers had seven basic demands. The 1st demand was a civil rights bill and ending all discrimination by state and federal governments, including the repeal of all sodomy laws. They also demanded more funding for AIDS research and treatment; an end to discrimination in adoption and child custody; full inclusion of all LGBTQ people in the education system; and an end to all discrimination and violence against LGBTQ people. However, in their platform, they also demanded these same rights and protections for ALL people, especially people of color, people with disabilities, women, nonbinary and trans people, and working class and poor people.

10 LESSONS FOR STRONGER MOVEMENTS

Critique to build, not tear down
Organize, don't just argue
Movements win, not individuals
Perfection is the enemy of progress
Ego kills movements
Plan for the long game
Meet people where they are
Power doesn't care about feelings
Division is a weapon used by elites
Don't play along

#activism #antifashism #art #courage #democracy #freedom #humanrights #poster #resist #solidarity #union

10 LESSONS FOR  STRONGER  MOVEMENTS  
Critique to build, not tear down
Organize, don't just argue
Movements win, not individuals
Perfection is the enemy of progress
Ego kills movements 
Plan for the long game
Meet people where they are
Power doesn't care about feelings
Division is a weapon used by elites
Don't play along

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2/2 "It would impact LA County health, public health and mental health care professionals; social workers; parks & recreation staff; social services eligibility workers; public works personnel; clerical workers; custodians; coroner personnel; beaches & harbors staff; traffic & lighting personnel; as well as staff at the Treasurer/Tax Collector; Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; the LA County Library; and more."

Countywide Closures and Impacts Due to SEIU 721 Strike
Members of SEIU 721 are planning a strike effective Monday, April 28 at 7:00 PM until Wednesday, April 30 at 6:59 PM. During this period, County services and facilities will be impacted. For information on impacts to County departments, please see below.

Updated as of April 24, 2025
#LosAngelesCounty #Strike #Solidarity

lacounty.gov/closures/

lacounty.govClosures – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

"Nick Heath once wrote that “Clifford Harper never moneytised his work”. And that’s kind of true, although he was referring to my Anarchist work. I have worked and earned my living for decades as a professional illustrator.

However, some years ago I became seriously ill and as a result have spent the last three and a half years bed-bound and unable to walk, or work. In order to be able to walk again I need to embark on a lengthy process of physio-therapy.

Physio therapists are expensive, and I have no money. Some comrades have organised the printing of two of my illustrations as very high quality limited prints for sale, the proceeds to pay for my physio-therapy, which will hopefully enable me to begin working again."

All proceeds from the sale of this print will support Clifford’s recovery, therapy and care for his return to work.

cliffordharper.com/product/sol
#solidarity #anarchy #CommunityCare #community #anarchism #illustrator

cliffordharper.comSOLIDARITY – Clifford Harper