This just unlocked memories of the same thing for me. When my mom told me my brother-in-law had died in his sleep, in glad it was over the phone because I couldn’t stop myself from smiling and barely contained hysterical laughter. I was unbelievably upset, but if she had been in person with me, I know she would have accused me of finding it funny.
Rest in Power, Jesús and Dorian. My heart is with you.
💚🏳️🌈🇲🇽 This pride month I want us to remember Jesús Ociel
[Plain text: This pride month I want us to remember Jesús Ociel]
Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo (1984-2023) was the very first non-binary person in Latin America to become an electoral magistrate, being a member of the Electoral Tribunal of Aguascalientes in Mexico since October 2022. They also received the first birth certificate to have the sex registered as Non-Binary, a big achievement in the recognition of Non-Binary people.
Amongst other things, they defended trans youth, gay marriage, the fair hiring of LGBTQ+ people in the INE and overall pushed for a public acceptance and the stop of discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Jesús was known for going to work with high heels, makeup and their iconic fan with the rainbow flag, often carrying the non-binary flag too, and they fought to give visibility to non-binary people. They won the hearts of thousands.
They are considered a very important figure for the LGBTQ+ movement, specially in Latin America, as they fought very hard to defend the rights of it, both socially and politically.
They were found dead with their partner, Dorian Daniel Herrera, in the 13th of November of 2023 in Aguascalientes, in their home. The prosecutor’s office affirms it was due to a fight the two of them had, but many say it was a hate crime; the murder of activists are not too uncommon in Mexico, and even more considering their gender identity and sexuality. The ‘crime of passion’ judgement is also often put when the death of an LGBTQ+ person happens.
Either way, their death has sparked movements to punish hate crimes, and their figure remains as a symbol of hope for a better future. Mexico has a long way to go for LGBTQ acceptance, but their actions have pushed towards that goal and their memory continues to push forward. I recommend you investigate further about them if you have the time.
And in your fight for LGBTQ+ rights and your celebrations this pride month, please do not forget about Jesús Ociel.
“We are, we exist, we resist and we go for the spaces that by right correspond us and that historically have been denied to us.”
- Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo
Descanse en paz, magistrade 💚 acá a usted no se le olvida
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Eventually some redneck is going to be the reason why an emergency drone wasn't able to provide emergency assistance.
And it's quite possible that they could cost a life.
The internet likes to joke, but there are serious implications to hating on tech constantly and never talking about the good it can do.
These ignorant people are only exposed to drones violating privacy, they don't even consider that there's good being done.. again, because you're too busy making Terminator jokes.
A spoon's only objective in life is to make soup go upwards, and it knows this. That's why when you put one under a running tap it blasts the water way high. The spoon thinks there's suddenly TONS of soup to deal with and it freaks out.
My default response to “Why…?” In regards to some Mysterious Thing that is Happening is “Because you touch yourself at night” and sometimes I have to almost physically restrain myself from saying it in a professional setting.
Fortunately, I haven’t slipped yet, but I feel it may only be a matter of time.
My cousin’s teeth are falling out and basically dissolving because she had chemotherapy and radiation. She literally beat cancer. She has the best fucking dental hygiene of anyone I know.
Be excellent to each other.
Hey, guys? Make peace with yellow teeth. I'm so serious right now.