Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
@impnos.bsky.social
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Dandelion Report: 8/7/2025
"It is my conviction that there is no way to peace - peace is the way." — Thich Nhat Hanh
open.substack.com
After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
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October 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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New Spring Rain on the upcoming October 18th No Kings protests, ways to support Prop 50 for residents and non-residents of California, and a lovely poem from Thich Nhat Hanh on Walking Meditation.
Spring Rain 10/4/2025:
"Earth will be safe when we feel in us enough safety." — Thich Nhat Hanh
impnos.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New Spring Rain on the upcoming October 18th No Kings protests, ways to support Prop 50 for residents and non-residents of California, and a lovely poem from Thich Nhat Hanh on Walking Meditation.
In this week's "Sunflower" post:
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Sunflower #8: Stoplight
“This peace makes us indestructible.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
open.substack.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In this week's "Sunflower" post:
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
This is wonderful news. Thank you to Marceline and all those who worked hard to garner these results. I know there is more work to be done. This is a step in the right direction.
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is wonderful news. Thank you to Marceline and all those who worked hard to garner these results. I know there is more work to be done. This is a step in the right direction.
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The Dice Tower is removing any comment won their YouTube channel that mention the CGE controversy.
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
I noticed there was only one comment this morning about CGE so I took a screenshot, and by the afternoon it was gone also. Safe to say they are screening out all the CGE comments.
August 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The Dice Tower is removing any comment won their YouTube channel that mention the CGE controversy.
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
Dandelion Report: 8/7/2025
"It is my conviction that there is no way to peace - peace is the way." — Thich Nhat Hanh
open.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
There is no earthly reason CGE needed to make this product, and so many reasons not to.
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
I created a thread where I share the link to the zine I made on bgg for the new codenames.
Surely there will be transphobes who come to attack me for it—so please help support me on there!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35536...
Surely there will be transphobes who come to attack me for it—so please help support me on there!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35536...
#Blacklist CGE | Codenames: Back to Hogwarts
Hey everyone! It’s the day after Gen Con and I’m planning to be in recovery for at least a week before I can really be active again—but I wanted to offer this resource to the community who wants it.
...
boardgamegeek.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
There is no earthly reason CGE needed to make this product, and so many reasons not to.
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
Board game company fucks around (announcing new Harry Potter game), finds out (when fans revolt and media announce boycotts):
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
July 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Board game company fucks around (announcing new Harry Potter game), finds out (when fans revolt and media announce boycotts):
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
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I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
Dear @kim.senate.gov, I’m a constituent and I’m urging you to please vote YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
Click to tell YOUR Senator to Vote YES!
app.sosha.ai
July 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dear @kim.senate.gov, I’m a constituent and I’m urging you to please vote YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
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✅ Did you already call your Senators & Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
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🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
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Take a stand here!
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July 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
✅ Did you already call your Senators & Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep social.fieldteam6.org/s/cfaqDZXj
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
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I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
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Thank you @booker.senate.gov for recognizing futility of "bipartisan" gestures when Trump breaks norms by weaponizing funding. More of this strategic brilliance from all the democrats, please!
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you @booker.senate.gov for recognizing futility of "bipartisan" gestures when Trump breaks norms by weaponizing funding. More of this strategic brilliance from all the democrats, please!
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
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@reptedlieu.bsky.social, fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You must oppose the illegal sharing of confidential data from taxpayers and Medicaid enrollees with ICE! I am a constituent, and when you fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/LtQA9Jn4
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Fight for Us!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@reptedlieu.bsky.social, fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You must oppose the illegal sharing of confidential data from taxpayers and Medicaid enrollees with ICE! I am a constituent, and when you fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/LtQA9Jn4
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Dear @repyassansari.bsky.social, I’m a Arizonian. I’m urging you to please vote NO on Gerrymandering .
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Dear @repyassansari.bsky.social, I’m a Arizonian. I’m urging you to please vote NO on Gerrymandering .
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
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Dear @reptedlieu.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves Act .
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dear @reptedlieu.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves Act .
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
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Dear @repbradsherman.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves act .
This is against all minorities and people with disabilities.
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA32 app.sosha.ai/s/Nfe2TYe9
This is against all minorities and people with disabilities.
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA32 app.sosha.ai/s/Nfe2TYe9
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Dear @repbradsherman.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves act .
This is against all minorities and people with disabilities.
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA32 app.sosha.ai/s/Nfe2TYe9
This is against all minorities and people with disabilities.
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA32 app.sosha.ai/s/Nfe2TYe9
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Thank you, @kim.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/dXgGfPGl
!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/dXgGfPGl
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Thank you, @kim.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/dXgGfPGl
!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/dXgGfPGl
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Come on, @booker.senate.gov, I ask you to fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You need to stop voting to sending arms to Israel! I am a constituent, and when you and other Democrats fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/SmEZfm47
app.sosha.ai/s/SmEZfm47
Click to tell YOUR Senator to Fight for Us!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Come on, @booker.senate.gov, I ask you to fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You need to stop voting to sending arms to Israel! I am a constituent, and when you and other Democrats fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/SmEZfm47
app.sosha.ai/s/SmEZfm47
Thank you, @padilla.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting NO on the terrible budget bill the Republicans just passed!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TD0jeyU5
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TD0jeyU5
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you, @padilla.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting NO on the terrible budget bill the Republicans just passed!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TD0jeyU5
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TD0jeyU5
Thank you, @schiff.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting NO on the terrible budget bill the Republicans just passed!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/zHC7mbi7
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/zHC7mbi7
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Thank you, @schiff.senate.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting NO on the terrible budget bill the Republicans just passed!
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/zHC7mbi7
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/zHC7mbi7
Thank you, @mikethompson.house.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting No on the Bad Budget bill!
It is terrible it passed, but we will continue to fight.
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA04 app.sosha.ai/s/GpGuzAUN
It is terrible it passed, but we will continue to fight.
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA04 app.sosha.ai/s/GpGuzAUN
Click to thank YOUR Representative!
app.sosha.ai
July 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Thank you, @mikethompson.house.gov, for doing the right thing and Voting No on the Bad Budget bill!
It is terrible it passed, but we will continue to fight.
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA04 app.sosha.ai/s/GpGuzAUN
It is terrible it passed, but we will continue to fight.
I am a Constituent and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA04 app.sosha.ai/s/GpGuzAUN
✅ Did you already call your Senators and Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/ customizable posts to your electeds:
👉 To vote yes/no
✊ Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep app.sosha.ai/s/9S8nzt6N
🚀 Fire up your socials w/ customizable posts to your electeds:
👉 To vote yes/no
✊ Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep app.sosha.ai/s/9S8nzt6N
Get loud here!
app.sosha.ai
July 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
✅ Did you already call your Senators and Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/ customizable posts to your electeds:
👉 To vote yes/no
✊ Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep app.sosha.ai/s/9S8nzt6N
🚀 Fire up your socials w/ customizable posts to your electeds:
👉 To vote yes/no
✊ Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep app.sosha.ai/s/9S8nzt6N