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My Civic Workout
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A "resistance" group that never quit trying to make our communities, our country, and our world a better place.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22h
💛❌👑 #NoKings
(below the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW Millions of people coming together in movement against this regime is our greatest hope for our freedoms, our families and our futures. For months, people online and on our streets have called for a simple, shared way to show that unity. Something anyone, anywhere, could show and share with others. Throughout history, people who have come together in protest against authoritarian regimes have utilized a color that is easy to see among a sea of thousands. YELLOW IS A BRIGHT, UNMISTAKABLE REMINDER THAT MILLIONS OF US STAND TOGETHER IN THE BELIEF THAT AMERICA BELONGS TO ITS PEOPLE, NOT TO KINGS. (around the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW HISTORICAL CONTEXT HONG KONG: protesters carried yellow umbrellas as acts of protest, turning an everyday object into a vivid icon of peaceful resistance against violence and suppression. ASIA: yellow ribbons became emblems of hope, accountability, and systemic reform: after South Korea’s Sewol ferry tragedy, yellow ribbons evolved from memorial tokens into protest symbols demanding government transparency and justice. EASTERN UKRAINE: the "Yellow Ribbon" movement reclaimed the color as a signal of resistance and national self-determination amid invasion. BY CHOOSING YELLOW, WE ALIGN OURSELVES WITH THIS HISTORICAL CONTEXT: IT IS A VISIBLE, OPTIMISTIC BANNER THAT CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF DEMOCRATIC STRUGGLE, NONVIOLENT DISSENT, AND A REMINDER THAT POWER MUST STEM FROM THE PEOPLE, NOT FROM CROWNS. (around the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW THE ASK TO WEAR YELLOW On October 18, millions of us will join our neighbors at No Kings rallies to stand united against the authoritarian regime in the White House. Our power is in our unity, and our unity will be seen in yellow. For generations, people around the world have used color to show collective strength in the face of oppression. Our movement is no different. Yellow is our shared signal, bright, bold, and impossible to ignore, a reminder that America's power belongs to our people, not to kings. WHEN YOU WEAR YELLOW, YOU JOIN A MOVEMENT THAT STRETCHES FROM CITY BLOCKS TO RURAL TOWN SQUARES, A MOVEMENT ROOTED IN HOPE, COURAGE, AND THE BELIEF THAT AMERICA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR.
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
NEED A LITTLE #JOY?

Click here for pumpkin season:

www.tiktok.com/@oregonzoo/v...
let the gourd times roll #pumpkinseason #animals #asmr #squish #oregonzoo
TikTok video by Oregon Zoo
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
SECOND WIND:

In Turkey, women journalists face unique threats within a broader crackdown on independent media, but within one government body they have found a way to thrive.

Nisa Nur Ballı tells their story: iwpr.net/global-voice...
Breaking In, Holding On: the Women Reporters of Ankara
Across the world, gender inequality remains deeply rooted in workplaces, and journalism is no exception. In Turkey, women journalists face additional hurdles from an increasingly restrictive political...
iwpr.net
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
30-MINUTE WORKOUT:

No matter how carefully you consume your traditional and social media, #disinformation can worm its way into your feed.

Can you spot #fakenews when it comes your way? Find out at the link below:

doubtit.ca/test-yourself/

#quiz #media
Doubt it? Check it. Challenge it
Disinformation. Misinformation. Dumb Memes. There’s a lot of bulls**t out there, Canada.
doubtit.ca
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
Choose one or two outlets based on your interests, and subscribe to those #newsletters to have updates arrive in your inbox:

www.trustworthymedia.org/list-of-inde...

#trustworthymedia #media
List of Independent Media – Trustworthy Media
www.trustworthymedia.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
TEN-MINUTE WORKOUT:

With mainstream outlets increasingly failing to speak truth to power, all of us should be thinking about where we get our news.

Check out this list of independent media by TrustworthyMedia.org.
Trustworthy Media – Independent media, nonprofit journalism, community-based news
TrustworthyMedia.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
These cuts bring a high cost, including Next Generation Warning Systems that would have warned tribal and rural communities of natural disasters.

Click below for some options to advocate for restoring these funds:

protectmypublicmedia.org
Protect My Public Media
Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love.
protectmypublicmedia.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
FIVE-MINUTE WORKOUT:

Among the many cuts that came at the end of the federal fiscal year was funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (#CPB), and by extension National Public Radio (#NPR).

@npr.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
TL;DR

The announcement of right-wing blogger #BariWeiss as the incoming editor-in-chief at #CBSNews has highlighted ongoing discussions about the role that our media institutions are playing to safeguard (or not) our #democracy:

www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
Disgruntled NYT journalist to ‘anti-woke’ power grab: how far can Bari Weiss go?
After leaving the New York Times, she turned her Substack into an unshakable pro-Israel voice. Now as Paramount eyes acquisition of her company, Weiss is poised to become Trump’s ally among media elit...
www.theguardian.com
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 19h
CIVIC WORKOUT #467:

What’s New(s) in America?

The state of the #media
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 4d
No Kings,
For the love of America.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
nokings.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
NEED A LITTLE #JOY?

Click here for a #ReadingRainbow redux!

www.instagram.com/reel/DPMFGvK...
Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
SECOND WIND:

A reminder that, in spite of GOP talking points, firing federal employees during a shutdown is illegal:

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social @msnbc.com
Opinion | Russ Vought's directive to fire federal workers during a shutdown is blatantly illegal
Vought’s memo is political intimidation, not valid administrative guidance, says Rep. James Walkinshaw.
www.msnbc.com
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
If you don’t have your Senate and House reps in your phone, take this opportunity to look them up and save them!

www.congress.gov/members/find...
www.congress.gov
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
For Republican representatives:

indivisible.org/resource/cal...

@indivisible.org #callyourreps
CALL NOW: Demand your Republican Senator Protect Healthcare and End the Shutdown
indivisible.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
For Democratic representatives:

indivisible.org/resource/cal...

@indivisible.org #callyourreps
CALL NOW: TELL DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE SHUTDOWN FIGHT
indivisible.org
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
Remember 2017, when our flood of phone calls stopped the repeal of the ACA? Let's do that again.

@indivisible.org has scripts for calling Dem and GOP senators about extending ACA subsidies and reopening the government.

Set a calendar reminder to call every day that the shutdown is taking place.
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
#ACA health insurance subsidies, the shutdown, and authoritarianism by the Trump admin will be central items on the protest agenda. Find a No Kings event near you and make a plan with a friend to attend.

www.mobilize.us/nokings/

@indivisible.org #nokings
No Kings June 14 · No Kings on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with No Kings.
www.mobilize.us
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
TEN-MINUTE WORKOUT:

October 18 is a day of nonviolent No Kings protests nationwide—a follow-up to one of the largest single-day political protests in U.S. history.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

#nokings @indivisible.org #protest #riseup
Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history?
Depending on who you ask, between 4 and 6 million people showed up – and according to one theory, this could be a turning point
www.theguardian.com
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
FIVE-MINUTE WORKOUT:

When shutdowns occur, the party in power typically blames the party that’s not in power. This #shutdown is no exception. Hear and share this rebuttal by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

youtube.com/shorts/iv2Hd...

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
If there is a government shutdown, Republicans will own it.
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
TL;DR

In 2026, ACA health insurance tax subsidies will expire and 22 million people will see steep price hikes. Democrats stood up to Trump and the GOP on the issue, and they responded by shutting down the federal government—and trying to pin the blame on Democrats.

www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
Why ACA tax credits for 22 million Americans are at the center of the government shutdown drama
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
www.cbsnews.com
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 6d
Civic Workout #466:

Shutting Down Health Care Austerity

Our shuttered, divided government

#shutdown
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 14d
NEED A LITTLE #JOY?

Click here for Fat #Bear Week: explore.org/fat-bear-week
Fat Bear Week 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 14d
SECOND WIND:

@damiencave.bsky.social of @nytimes.com writes about how autocrats restrict free expression.

Quoting Georgia State University Prof. Jennifer McCoy: “Controlling information and media is the one of the early and necessary steps of the authoritarian.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/w...
Threatening Broadcasters, Trump Takes a Page From the World’s Autocrats
www.nytimes.com
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My Civic Workout @mycivicworkout.bsky.social · 14d
Find ways to sustain and engage with the arts in your community.

Use the Local Arts Agency Wayfinder to find groups in your local area to see how you can support - through participating, advocating, viewing, volunteering or donating:

ww2.americansforthearts.org/laalist

@americans4arts
LAA Wayfinder | Americans for the Arts
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