Debbie Boucher
@deborahjune.bsky.social
Mother, grandmother, retired bilingual teacher, community activist/volunteer
The last book on my list of what I read for my activist book clubs this year. It's an old title that would only be of interest to those who are curious about labor unions. I recommend other books I have previously reviewed over this one.
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The last book on my list of what I read for my activist book clubs this year. It's an old title that would only be of interest to those who are curious about labor unions. I recommend other books I have previously reviewed over this one.
I am still reading this one. It's long, but so good. Both my daughters read it for AP US History. Makes me realize how daring their teachers were to assign this book as it is still considered radical, even today.
December 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I am still reading this one. It's long, but so good. Both my daughters read it for AP US History. Makes me realize how daring their teachers were to assign this book as it is still considered radical, even today.
Ever wonder where the 3.5% statistic came from? Erica Chenoweth and her co-author arrived at it while studying the peaceful overthrow of authoritarianism by civilian populations around the world. It's a short, somewhat wonky read if you care to dig deeper.
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ever wonder where the 3.5% statistic came from? Erica Chenoweth and her co-author arrived at it while studying the peaceful overthrow of authoritarianism by civilian populations around the world. It's a short, somewhat wonky read if you care to dig deeper.
I read this title earlier this year, and a number of fellow activists felt it wasn't hopeful enough. I disagree. HCR's substack is one I read daily. A historian, HCR shows readers that democracy has always been a struggle and is something worth fighting for.
December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I read this title earlier this year, and a number of fellow activists felt it wasn't hopeful enough. I disagree. HCR's substack is one I read daily. A historian, HCR shows readers that democracy has always been a struggle and is something worth fighting for.
If you're an educator, check this title out. The role we have played, and will continue to play, is critical to saving democracy and making it work for everyone. No wonder I see yet another headline about a billionaire wanting to undermine our public schools by giving parents vouchers.
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If you're an educator, check this title out. The role we have played, and will continue to play, is critical to saving democracy and making it work for everyone. No wonder I see yet another headline about a billionaire wanting to undermine our public schools by giving parents vouchers.
This is the title we discuss next week. If you read only one book this year, this is it! For the tired activist, the would-be activist, and those who didn't vote in 2024, this book will convince you that our democracy, as flawed and imperfect as it is, is worth fighting for.
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is the title we discuss next week. If you read only one book this year, this is it! For the tired activist, the would-be activist, and those who didn't vote in 2024, this book will convince you that our democracy, as flawed and imperfect as it is, is worth fighting for.
I posted reviews on Goodreads until I realized it is owned by Amazon. So I will post reviews here. This is one of several books I read in an activist book club in Ventura. It is excellent in that it gives background on autocratic leaders and how peaceful resistance led to their downfalls.
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I posted reviews on Goodreads until I realized it is owned by Amazon. So I will post reviews here. This is one of several books I read in an activist book club in Ventura. It is excellent in that it gives background on autocratic leaders and how peaceful resistance led to their downfalls.
Thank you, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, for doing the work of speaking out about Pete Hegseth. !
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/THE2Yb2i
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/THE2Yb2i
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
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December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thank you, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, for doing the work of speaking out about Pete Hegseth. !
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/THE2Yb2i
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/THE2Yb2i
Don't give up! Keep going. If possible, make time today to phone bank for Aftyn Behn. We are close to flipping Tennessee 7 that was +22 Trump in 2024. We don't have to wait for next year's midterms. There's plenty to do now!
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Don't give up! Keep going. If possible, make time today to phone bank for Aftyn Behn. We are close to flipping Tennessee 7 that was +22 Trump in 2024. We don't have to wait for next year's midterms. There's plenty to do now!
The People's House, or Trump's?
November 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The People's House, or Trump's?
So much going on...And on the subject of "piggy" don't forget the "Trickle Down" theory of economics we've been fed for years. A myth. Boycotting works. Shop small, and if you can withhold your $ from Target, Amazon, and Home Depot after Cyber Monday, do it!
November 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
So much going on...And on the subject of "piggy" don't forget the "Trickle Down" theory of economics we've been fed for years. A myth. Boycotting works. Shop small, and if you can withhold your $ from Target, Amazon, and Home Depot after Cyber Monday, do it!
How can we be loud at the moment? Boycott Amazon, Target and Home Depot today through Monday. Shop small and local. If you have time, phone bank for Aftyn Behn. The election to fill Tennessee 7 is Tuesday, December 2. She has caught up to the Republican candidate.
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How can we be loud at the moment? Boycott Amazon, Target and Home Depot today through Monday. Shop small and local. If you have time, phone bank for Aftyn Behn. The election to fill Tennessee 7 is Tuesday, December 2. She has caught up to the Republican candidate.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
For you activists who have a minute, phone bank if you can. Donate otherwise. Aftyn Beyn is tied with Epps at the moment, and that was from a right-leaning poll.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
For you activists who have a minute, phone bank if you can. Donate otherwise. Aftyn Beyn is tied with Epps at the moment, and that was from a right-leaning poll.
Reposted by Debbie Boucher
Reposted by Debbie Boucher
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, ＆ Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, ＆ chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/Gl33ECGF
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
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November 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, ＆ Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, ＆ chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/Gl33ECGF
It's a long shot, but even Simon Rosenburg is getting behind this campaign. Calling is easy, and I like that you can leave a voicemail message that is from Aftyn Behn. Here is your action for this holiday season.
November 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's a long shot, but even Simon Rosenburg is getting behind this campaign. Calling is easy, and I like that you can leave a voicemail message that is from Aftyn Behn. Here is your action for this holiday season.
Target rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Home Depot ICE continues to conduct violent raids on their property.
Amazon made donations to Trump and discounted government contracts (including for ICE), all in exchange for massive corporate tax breaks.
Home Depot ICE continues to conduct violent raids on their property.
Amazon made donations to Trump and discounted government contracts (including for ICE), all in exchange for massive corporate tax breaks.
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Target rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Home Depot ICE continues to conduct violent raids on their property.
Amazon made donations to Trump and discounted government contracts (including for ICE), all in exchange for massive corporate tax breaks.
Home Depot ICE continues to conduct violent raids on their property.
Amazon made donations to Trump and discounted government contracts (including for ICE), all in exchange for massive corporate tax breaks.
Thank you, @warren.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/K8pOUuBo
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/K8pOUuBo
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, @warren.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/K8pOUuBo
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/K8pOUuBo
Thank you, @schatz.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and speaking out about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/oKqWzLBw
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/oKqWzLBw
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Thank you, @schatz.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and speaking out about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/oKqWzLBw
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/oKqWzLBw
Thank you, @markwarner.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/RryZLZ5M
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/RryZLZ5M
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thank you, @markwarner.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/RryZLZ5M
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/RryZLZ5M
Thank you, @reed.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced on Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/DMelf3Bw
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/DMelf3Bw
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thank you, @reed.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking up about what is being forced on Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/DMelf3Bw
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/DMelf3Bw
Thank you, @murray.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking out against what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/5vJcTs7m
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/5vJcTs7m
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
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November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you, @murray.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and speaking out against what is being forced upon Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/5vJcTs7m
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/5vJcTs7m
Thank you, @senatorchriscoons.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and calling all of our attention to what is being forced on Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/fLqJKLGj
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/fLqJKLGj
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thank you, @senatorchriscoons.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and calling all of our attention to what is being forced on Ukraine!
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/fLqJKLGj
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS app.sosha.ai/s/fLqJKLGj
Extra! Extra! 11/23 🎉🎉
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open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...
Extra! Extra! 11/23 🎉🎉
So. Much. Excellent. News.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Extra! Extra! 11/23 🎉🎉
open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...
open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...