Friendly reminder that "No ethical consumption under capitalism" doesn't mean "you are absolved from all guilt over buying from a shitty company," but that even "good" corporations are still implicated in an exploitative system.
Obviously, however, we also need to maintain the crucial nuance that people who can't afford *not* to buy from le shitty corporation are victims as well.
Obviously, however, we also need to maintain the crucial nuance that people who can't afford *not* to buy from le shitty corporation are victims as well.
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Good idea: seagrass restoration
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/seagrass-restoration-in-malaysia-finds-multi-species-approach-boosts-recovery/
Seagrass restoration is increasingly recognized as crucial for addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
However, much remains unknown about the most effective techniques, especially in tropical ecosystems where long-term projects struggle for funding.
#seagrass, #climatecrisis, #malaysia
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/116030185853251447
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/seagrass-restoration-in-malaysia-finds-multi-species-approach-boosts-recovery/
Seagrass restoration is increasingly recognized as crucial for addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
However, much remains unknown about the most effective techniques, especially in tropical ecosystems where long-term projects struggle for funding.
#seagrass, #climatecrisis, #malaysia
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/116030185853251447
Mongabay
Seagrass restoration in Malaysia finds multi-species approach boosts recovery
In the shallow waters off Johor Bahru’s rapidly urbanizing shoreline in Peninsular Malaysia, a busy assemblage of crabs, marine worms and mollusks are a sign of recovery. Just over a decade ago, the wafting seagrass meadow they now inhabit had been laid waste…
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Forwarded from Ministry of good ideas
Good idea: organized action
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/california-monterey-park-stop-datacenter-construction
No Data Center Monterey Park organizers – working in tandem with the grassroots racial justice group San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Progressive Action – held a teach-in and rally that drew hundreds of participants, knocked on doors, and distributed flyers on busy streets.
They emphasized how the computer systems facility would strain the power grid, drive up energy rates and create noise pollution. A petition quickly amassed nearly 5,000 signatures. All the materials were shared in English, Chinese and Spanish – a concerted effort to reach Monterey Park’s diverse populace, which is two-thirds Asian and one-quarter Hispanic.
#datacenters, #organize, #grassrootsresistance
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/116041462512374537
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/california-monterey-park-stop-datacenter-construction
No Data Center Monterey Park organizers – working in tandem with the grassroots racial justice group San Gabriel Valley (SGV) Progressive Action – held a teach-in and rally that drew hundreds of participants, knocked on doors, and distributed flyers on busy streets.
They emphasized how the computer systems facility would strain the power grid, drive up energy rates and create noise pollution. A petition quickly amassed nearly 5,000 signatures. All the materials were shared in English, Chinese and Spanish – a concerted effort to reach Monterey Park’s diverse populace, which is two-thirds Asian and one-quarter Hispanic.
#datacenters, #organize, #grassrootsresistance
https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/116041462512374537
the Guardian
Rage against the machine: a California community rallied against a datacenter – and won
Organizers in Monterey Park took inspiration from other US cities to fight against the construction of a giant datacenter
Real quick tangent about this:
I'm firmly of the belief that the reason AI art prospers (and why "modern art" is hated) is simply a profound lack of understanding of art as a means of communication and expression. If your perception of art is simply "mmm look good," without any care for what's being expressed, you're going to be fine with something that can replicate the appearance of art, but not its intent.
When we talk about media literacy, we're not just talking about books. Being able to examine deeper themes and expression is something that can be applied to *any* art form. A culture that is not willing to examine art in any depth is a culture that will make endless apologies for slop. Thinking critically about art is more important now than ever.
I'm firmly of the belief that the reason AI art prospers (and why "modern art" is hated) is simply a profound lack of understanding of art as a means of communication and expression. If your perception of art is simply "mmm look good," without any care for what's being expressed, you're going to be fine with something that can replicate the appearance of art, but not its intent.
When we talk about media literacy, we're not just talking about books. Being able to examine deeper themes and expression is something that can be applied to *any* art form. A culture that is not willing to examine art in any depth is a culture that will make endless apologies for slop. Thinking critically about art is more important now than ever.
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As said in the comments, it's also worth mentioning that the reduction of art into is aesthetic (and, by extension, into commodity) is a natural result of capitalism's nature of subsuming, repackaging and marketing any genuinely authentic statement. Spending time with art in a way that privileges deep thought and reflection reduces one's rate of consumption, which reduces sales and profit.
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No ICE in Minnesota by jesthehuman and 651 others
No ICE in Minnesota: 1439 items for $10.00
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This discourse seems to be making the rounds today in various chats so here we go:
It's REALLY easy to fantasize about violent heroism. And it feels REALLY good. However, a lot of you are really starting to fall into this spiral of "killing fascists will end fascism. They deserve to die, they are irredeemable and killing them will prevent further harm."
The obvious issue of fedposting aside (don't be a fucking moron!) most of this is just a revenge fantasy, and violently removing one fascist from a position of power *will not end fascism.* Removing two won't. Removing five won't. Removing ten won't.
I'm not going to say that we shouldn't say these things because "they give fascists a reason to crack down on leftists even harder" because that's not true and they're already doing it. It's risky as a matter of security AND ultimately an unnuanced approach to what's really happening.
Yes - most of the change that has happened in society has been because of violence and not peaceful protests. However, it is absolutely paramount to look at what *kind* of violence was committed. It's not about removing the idols and figureheads, it's about interrupting the flow of resources. It's about damaging property. It's about the means of production. It's about disruption. It's about sabotage.
Fascism is a system and a system is not powered by ten people alone, even if those ten people are calling the shots. It's the Master/slave dialectic - the power of the master is created by and directly relies on the power of the slave. Fascism does not rely on flashy personalities to survive, it uses flashy personalities to recruit. And yes, removing these people from that role would be helpful - if it weren't for the fact that fascism is perfectly happy to drop a failed spokesperson (see: Alex Jones) and have a new face take its place.
I've said this for a while, but I don't take people who are calling for ultra-violent, romanticized revolution seriously. It doesn't matter if this will happen or not, it is not what we actually *need* right now. I do not value you as a leftist if all you're doing is espousing the need for a full reset, instead of focusing on the immediate needs of your friends, family, and community.
Going forward, resiliency is going to be just as important as making fascist's lives difficult. We are already seeing it in many amazing ways with people defending each other from ICE, but it's not just about the ability to violently defend ourselves. It's about the ability to feed each other, the ability to care for each other, and the ability to rely on each other. This isn't just about fascism - this is also about climate change. How much more will your community be fragmented by a really bad storm, and there isn't any federal agency coming to your aid?
It's REALLY easy to fantasize about violent heroism. And it feels REALLY good. However, a lot of you are really starting to fall into this spiral of "killing fascists will end fascism. They deserve to die, they are irredeemable and killing them will prevent further harm."
The obvious issue of fedposting aside (don't be a fucking moron!) most of this is just a revenge fantasy, and violently removing one fascist from a position of power *will not end fascism.* Removing two won't. Removing five won't. Removing ten won't.
I'm not going to say that we shouldn't say these things because "they give fascists a reason to crack down on leftists even harder" because that's not true and they're already doing it. It's risky as a matter of security AND ultimately an unnuanced approach to what's really happening.
Yes - most of the change that has happened in society has been because of violence and not peaceful protests. However, it is absolutely paramount to look at what *kind* of violence was committed. It's not about removing the idols and figureheads, it's about interrupting the flow of resources. It's about damaging property. It's about the means of production. It's about disruption. It's about sabotage.
Fascism is a system and a system is not powered by ten people alone, even if those ten people are calling the shots. It's the Master/slave dialectic - the power of the master is created by and directly relies on the power of the slave. Fascism does not rely on flashy personalities to survive, it uses flashy personalities to recruit. And yes, removing these people from that role would be helpful - if it weren't for the fact that fascism is perfectly happy to drop a failed spokesperson (see: Alex Jones) and have a new face take its place.
I've said this for a while, but I don't take people who are calling for ultra-violent, romanticized revolution seriously. It doesn't matter if this will happen or not, it is not what we actually *need* right now. I do not value you as a leftist if all you're doing is espousing the need for a full reset, instead of focusing on the immediate needs of your friends, family, and community.
Going forward, resiliency is going to be just as important as making fascist's lives difficult. We are already seeing it in many amazing ways with people defending each other from ICE, but it's not just about the ability to violently defend ourselves. It's about the ability to feed each other, the ability to care for each other, and the ability to rely on each other. This isn't just about fascism - this is also about climate change. How much more will your community be fragmented by a really bad storm, and there isn't any federal agency coming to your aid?
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There is no torture more profound than making an unmedicated ADHD person complete a job app
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President Trump says there will be voter ID for the midterm elections whether or not it’s approved by Congress in new Truth Social post
Forwarded from Political memes
Political memes
President Trump says there will be voter ID for the midterm elections whether or not it’s approved by Congress in new Truth Social post
Usually, "Voter ID" means you show your driver's license or government photo ID at the polls. But the new GOP SAVE America Act requires that ID to show that you are a US citizen.
What photo ID also proves that you are a citizen? There are only two options.
1) US Passport
2) "Enhanced" driver's licenses, which are only offered by 5 states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington State
If you only have a regular driver's license (same thing as Real ID) then the new GOP SAVE Act requires you to also bring your birth certificate or other documents proving US citizenship to the polls in order to vote.
What photo ID also proves that you are a citizen? There are only two options.
1) US Passport
2) "Enhanced" driver's licenses, which are only offered by 5 states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington State
If you only have a regular driver's license (same thing as Real ID) then the new GOP SAVE Act requires you to also bring your birth certificate or other documents proving US citizenship to the polls in order to vote.