Skeptical Lawyer @SkepticalLawyer@qoto.org

On Dec 2, 1859, Abolitionist John Brown was the first American ever executed for treason. The second ever executed for treason was Aaron Dwight Stevens (March 15, 1831 – March 16, 1860).

Their crimes? Attempting to free the enslaved. The first Americans executed for treason was for the crime of freeing the enslaved.

Legality is not always a measure of justice & morality, but a measure of power. This was only two life spans ago.

May we learn from these atrocities & uphold justice forever.

Don’t EVER let ANYONE tell you that protest doesn’t work. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20221203-protest-hit-iran-says-reviewing-mandatory-headscarf-law #IstandwithIranianWomen

As a Black woman living in Maine, a big part of my social media use is connecting with Black folks. I mean, have you seen the demographics of this state? I started my blog in 08, as a way to deal with the Isolation. I'm originally from Chicago. Anyway I'm looking for #BlackMastodon.

I'm over on the blue bird, same name.

Where are ya'll at? Holla.

Boost this toot if you're planning on sticking around Mastodon whether or not it becomes more popular than the birdsite.