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"Whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars." - Victor Hugo
"Whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars." - Victor Hugo
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· Nov 29
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
– George Orwell
– George Orwell
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as a comedy writer something I love about these protests is how many genuinely creative and funny bits there are. the cava bags, this text chain. even a sign as simple as “honk if you’re not in the epstein files” really tickled me. very good stuff all around.
October 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
as a comedy writer something I love about these protests is how many genuinely creative and funny bits there are. the cava bags, this text chain. even a sign as simple as “honk if you’re not in the epstein files” really tickled me. very good stuff all around.
People power is stronger than this administration - find a NO KINGS 2 event near you! Coming up Oct., 18th!
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
People power is stronger than this administration - find a NO KINGS 2 event near you! Coming up Oct., 18th!
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Speaking freely is a right, it matters deeply to us. When pundits & politicians vilify folks who stand up for their beliefs, I ask "Why?" Is it about safety...or control? It's not about patriotism. Democracy can’t be defended by silence. Speak up #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/WcMMDBth
July 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Speaking freely is a right, it matters deeply to us. When pundits & politicians vilify folks who stand up for their beliefs, I ask "Why?" Is it about safety...or control? It's not about patriotism. Democracy can’t be defended by silence. Speak up #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/WcMMDBth
Slow progress can be followed by rapid change. So don't get discouraged. Everything we do is laying the groundwork for the one spark that might change everything. Please find an event near you today!
TODAY: We’re honoring the late Rep. John Lewis by taking to the streets, courthouses and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights and dignity for all.
Find a Good Trouble Lives On event near you to march in peace and act in power: goodtroubleliveson.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Find a Good Trouble Lives On event near you to march in peace and act in power: goodtroubleliveson.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
July 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Slow progress can be followed by rapid change. So don't get discouraged. Everything we do is laying the groundwork for the one spark that might change everything. Please find an event near you today!
Wow, WTF
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wow, WTF
I know a lot of folks still wonder where to start and what they can do to put an end to the destruction coming from this administration. Not everyone has to do everything, but picking one or two things off this list is a beginning.
Here are 29 things you can start doing today. Start with one. But get started. protectdemocracy.org/how-to-prote...
How You Can Protect Democracy
29 concrete actions you can take right now to protect democracy.
protectdemocracy.org
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I know a lot of folks still wonder where to start and what they can do to put an end to the destruction coming from this administration. Not everyone has to do everything, but picking one or two things off this list is a beginning.
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The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
April 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
NOW it makes sense. Keep protesting! Remember, only 3.5% of the population needs to rise up (peacefully!) to bring about massive change.
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NOW it makes sense. Keep protesting! Remember, only 3.5% of the population needs to rise up (peacefully!) to bring about massive change.
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Retweet this if Cory Booker is making you cry with pride and hope right now.
April 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Retweet this if Cory Booker is making you cry with pride and hope right now.
Great idea. Not only does it help folks cut through red tape, but red state members of Congress need to be overwhelmed with constituent calls on this issue.
I have been hearing from people that they have been having issues accessing their Social Security accounts. INSTEAD of going to a branch which may be hundreds or 1Ks+ of miles away from you, call your members of Congress. They have constituent services that will help you regain access. Please share!
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Great idea. Not only does it help folks cut through red tape, but red state members of Congress need to be overwhelmed with constituent calls on this issue.
Dems must hold on to Wisconsin! Let's show Elon that his money can't buy EVERYTHING.
It’s GOTV weekend in Wisconsin. You can help us stop Elon Musk from buying a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and ending the liberal majority in this battleground state.
Wisconsin residents: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/2025_s...
Everybody else: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Wisconsin residents: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/2025_s...
Everybody else: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
March 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Dems must hold on to Wisconsin! Let's show Elon that his money can't buy EVERYTHING.
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If this is real - and we should verify it is - we all really HAVE to demonstrate we have Senate Dems' backs. Next week is congressional recess. If this holds, be ready with a loud and enthusiastic THANK YOU if you have a Dem Senator. This is how we build a unified opposition party.
"Our caucus is unified," says Schumer.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Schumer on Senate floor: "Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort, but Republicans chose a partisan path"
"Because of that Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to invoke cloture on the House CR. Our caucus is unified" on the month-long CR
"Because of that Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to invoke cloture on the House CR. Our caucus is unified" on the month-long CR
March 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If this is real - and we should verify it is - we all really HAVE to demonstrate we have Senate Dems' backs. Next week is congressional recess. If this holds, be ready with a loud and enthusiastic THANK YOU if you have a Dem Senator. This is how we build a unified opposition party.
The SAVE Act is an attempt at mass disenfranchisement disguised as an election integrity bill. Did you take your husband's name when married? You would have to produce a birth certificate or passport with your maiden name TO REGISTER TO VOTE. Call Dem legislators! indivisible.org/resource-typ...
Advocacy Resource
indivisible.org
February 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The SAVE Act is an attempt at mass disenfranchisement disguised as an election integrity bill. Did you take your husband's name when married? You would have to produce a birth certificate or passport with your maiden name TO REGISTER TO VOTE. Call Dem legislators! indivisible.org/resource-typ...
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Special election April 1st in FL, that can possibly give us a fighting chance to stop Orange Turd from totally destroying what's left of America if flipped
FL - 01 (Gay Valimont - D) Matt Gaetz old seat
And
FL - 06 (Josua Weil- D)
Please spread awareness, donate, or volunteer 💙
FL - 01 (Gay Valimont - D) Matt Gaetz old seat
And
FL - 06 (Josua Weil- D)
Please spread awareness, donate, or volunteer 💙
February 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Special election April 1st in FL, that can possibly give us a fighting chance to stop Orange Turd from totally destroying what's left of America if flipped
FL - 01 (Gay Valimont - D) Matt Gaetz old seat
And
FL - 06 (Josua Weil- D)
Please spread awareness, donate, or volunteer 💙
FL - 01 (Gay Valimont - D) Matt Gaetz old seat
And
FL - 06 (Josua Weil- D)
Please spread awareness, donate, or volunteer 💙
Haha, yes, yes and yes.
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Haha, yes, yes and yes.
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Yes. Legislators put a lot of work into getting jobs & funds into their districts. As pauses and cuts happen, call your MOC and demand an answer to this question: "How are you going to protect my job??"
As this "pause" hits you and your project, institution, workplace, etc:
TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT.
Contact your MoC, esp if they're a Dem. Contact a relevant advocacy group. Contact the press, local, regional, movement, trade - and not just for an LtE, for a story.
Tell real life stories of harm.
TELL SOMEONE ABOUT IT.
Contact your MoC, esp if they're a Dem. Contact a relevant advocacy group. Contact the press, local, regional, movement, trade - and not just for an LtE, for a story.
Tell real life stories of harm.
it’s real. holy moly www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Yes. Legislators put a lot of work into getting jobs & funds into their districts. As pauses and cuts happen, call your MOC and demand an answer to this question: "How are you going to protect my job??"
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LGBTQ+ Support Lines in the U.S.
Pass it on
Pass it on
January 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
LGBTQ+ Support Lines in the U.S.
Pass it on
Pass it on
A sliver of good news. I'll take it.
Lots of reporting suggested that, this time around, Trump and his lawyers would avoid the sloppy legal work that plagued his first administration so they’d fare better in the courts. I see no evidence of that in this round of executive orders. This is poor, slipshod work obviously assisted by AI.
January 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A sliver of good news. I'll take it.
This 👇Tomorrow, pick one thing to call your legislators about - just one thing. And hope others are picking their one thing, too. www.congress.gov/members/find...
January 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
This 👇Tomorrow, pick one thing to call your legislators about - just one thing. And hope others are picking their one thing, too. www.congress.gov/members/find...
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Authors and/or bookish people, if you have spare ARCs, author copies, or kidlit books in general, we will need them. Please fill out the form so I can coordinate gathering and delivering the books.
tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...
tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...
Los Angeles Wildfire Book Donation Match Form
Los Angeles teachers, if you lost your classroom library in the fire, please respond to this form. I am a HS English teacher and YA author and I will get you books whenever you're ready for them. The ...
tinyurl.com
January 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Authors and/or bookish people, if you have spare ARCs, author copies, or kidlit books in general, we will need them. Please fill out the form so I can coordinate gathering and delivering the books.
tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...
tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...
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Where to Donate Clothing and Toiletries for California Wildfire Victims.
www.teenvogue.com/story/where-...
www.teenvogue.com/story/where-...
Where to Donate Clothing and Toiletries for California Wildfire Victims
Here’s how you can help.
www.teenvogue.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Where to Donate Clothing and Toiletries for California Wildfire Victims.
www.teenvogue.com/story/where-...
www.teenvogue.com/story/where-...