fuckyeahfeminists: rhrealitycheck: Did you know that pregnant women have been fired for using the bathroom to vomit, needing to carry a water bottle on the job, or asking to sit on a stool instead of standing in place all day? While employers have to make allowances like these for other types of temporary disabilities, a number of bad court decisions have encouraged them to feel they can get away with firing or mistreating pregnant workers with impunity. It’s disgraceful and unacceptable that at a time when unnecessary budget cuts are decimating food, medical, and educational supports for low-income families, pregnant women continue to be pushed out of their jobs just as they take on all the expenses of having a new baby. Read more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Actand take action by contacting your congressperson. This is unacceptable. Pregnant workers need more protection. With a child coming up they need employment more than ever. Please contact your rep.

fuckyeahfeminists:

rhrealitycheck:

Did you know that pregnant women have been fired for using the bathroom to vomit, needing to carry a water bottle on the job, or asking to sit on a stool instead of standing in place all day? While employers have to make allowances like these for other types of temporary disabilities, a number of bad court decisions have encouraged them to feel they can get away with firing or mistreating pregnant workers with impunity.

It’s disgraceful and unacceptable that at a time when unnecessary budget cuts are decimating food, medical, and educational supports for low-income families, pregnant women continue to be pushed out of their jobs just as they take on all the expenses of having a new baby.

Read more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
and take action by contacting your congressperson.

This is unacceptable. Pregnant workers need more protection. With a child coming up they need employment more than ever. Please contact your rep.

(Source: action.rhrealitycheck.org, via reagan-was-a-horrible-president)

thedailywhat:

DIY Craftsmanship of the Day: How to Make Glowing Converse

The crafty folks over at Adafruit have come up with a “sneaker hack” that will make those circular badges on your high-top Chuck Taylors glow in the dark! Check out the video for a step-by-step instruction.



Items required: two electroluminescent (EL) panels, two tiny inverters, a needle and thread.

(Source: Boing Boing)

stfuprolifers: kor71: If you think abortions ok, remember what Horton says. Awkward.  Dr. Seuss and his wife were really liberal and pro-choice.  They’ve even sued pro-life organizations for using this quote the wrong way (the way you’re doing it actually).  I guess you didn’t already know that Horton Hears a Who is about the American occupation of Japan post-WWII.  He even dedicated it to his dear Japanese friend. Mrs. Geisel (Mrs. Seuss) continued donating to Planned Parenthood and advocating for reproductive health and rights after her husband died.

stfuprolifers:

kor71:

If you think abortions ok, remember what Horton says.

Awkward.  Dr. Seuss and his wife were really liberal and pro-choice.  They’ve even sued pro-life organizations for using this quote the wrong way (the way you’re doing it actually).  I guess you didn’t already know that Horton Hears a Who is about the American occupation of Japan post-WWII.  He even dedicated it to his dear Japanese friend.

Mrs. Geisel (Mrs. Seuss) continued donating to Planned Parenthood and advocating for reproductive health and rights after her husband died.

(via reagan-was-a-horrible-president)