26: Bystander

Join us as we chat about what is going on in the US in Jan 2026. Let's chat about how we can convince ourselves to be complacent when really we need to stand up and support the communities around us.

Welcome back to Dirty Words. 2025 kicked our as**s so we thought we'd try again in 2026. Join us for messy chats, researched discussions, and gossip as we talk about today's Dirty Words.

DEI Diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI is under attack in the US for being... discriminatory? Sit down and chat with us as we explore what DEI actually means, how it is applied, and what we can do to support our local communities Action steps:educate yourself and apply that knowledgeshow up to local events and community spaces vote with your dollar Order and pass out Red Cards from ILRC

Bystander /ˈbīˌstandər/one who is present but not taking part in a situation or eventWe are personally guilty of witnessing things and doing nothing and want to encourage ourselves (and others) to move from inaction to action. Join us as we discuss the bystander effect and how to become an active bystander with the 5 Ds.CTA: test out different bystander intervention techniques and be brave.

Grief /ɡrēf/ the deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement.The world feels kind of sh*tty so lets talk about it. From personal loss to the state of politics in the US join us as we delve into how to use grief to guide us.CTA:Take a moment of mindfulnessDo something you care about

SCOTUS is an acronym for the Supreme Court of the United States. The highest judicial body in all of the US.It is illegal to be houseless now? America has a King?! But somehow the Supreme Court protected the abortion pill... what is going on?Let's talk about some of the recent SCOTUS court decision that made headlines across the global and others that you may have missed that are going to have major implications for people.

Falastin (aka Palestine) is a country in the southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses two disconnected territories —the West Bank and Gaza Strip as it is currently being occupied, colonized, and attacked and has been for over 75 years. *We will not tolerate any islamophobia, xenophobia, antisemitism, or racism. Join us as we explore what is happening in the Gaza Strip and take a step back to go over a bit of history regarding Palestine. Note this is not all-encompassing but a brief overview. Check out some of the sources and resources we referenced. This is not all-inclusive but a great place to start: Palestine in Your Inbox (newsletter) Zeteo News Al Jazeera (and a history review) Operation Olive Branch Creators for Palestine List of funds to support List of Palestinians to Follow (some mentioned some not)#freepalestine

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Barbie: a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories. In the summer of 2023, Barbie has taken the world by storm. We hope you have had time to see and think about the film-- now, let's talk about it. Join us as we talk about the movie, society, and more. Favorite things right now:Libraries (in the US? Find yours here)FIFAWWC and the USWNT

Relatonship: A relationship is any connection between two people, which can be either positive or negative. You can have a relationship with a wide range of people, including family and friends.After the Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady text messages were publicly shared, we could no longer put this episode off. Join us as we explore current social, educational, and personal responses to relationships. If you or someone you know needs help visit thehotline.org, call 1.800.799.7233, or text START to 88788.Visit Love Is Respect to learn more about healthy relationships.Favorite things right now:Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo Evolve You Medusone Podcast