Henry David Thoreau’s 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 is about rejecting conformity, oppression & injustice. It’s not just about resisting, but refusing to participate in systems that compromise our morals or integrity.
Let's talk about what that looks like in practice...
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Henry David Thoreau’s 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹 is about rejecting conformity, oppression & injustice. It’s not just about resisting, but refusing to participate in systems that compromise our morals or integrity.
Let's talk about what that looks like in practice...
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Euromaiden was the largest democratic mass movement in Europe since 1989 & led to the Revolution of Dignity.
Ukraine showed us the power of decentralized networks, adaptable strategies & allyship & these same principles can help our Anti-ICE/Democracy movement.
Euromaiden was the largest democratic mass movement in Europe since 1989 & led to the Revolution of Dignity.
Ukraine showed us the power of decentralized networks, adaptable strategies & allyship & these same principles can help our Anti-ICE/Democracy movement.
We have historical examples of effective resistance efforts & leadership to learn from, like The Rainbow Coalition led by the Black Panther Party. Coalition building, uniting over shared struggles, empathy, class solidarity & a unified vision for the future is the way forward.
We have historical examples of effective resistance efforts & leadership to learn from, like The Rainbow Coalition led by the Black Panther Party. Coalition building, uniting over shared struggles, empathy, class solidarity & a unified vision for the future is the way forward.
"Attack. Attack. Attack.
Thiel broke down the gates for technologists. Stop apologizing and charge, headfirst. A blind man could see that the upcoming administration is stacked with "our guys" from tech, specifically from Thiel's camp."
"Attack. Attack. Attack.
Thiel broke down the gates for technologists. Stop apologizing and charge, headfirst. A blind man could see that the upcoming administration is stacked with "our guys" from tech, specifically from Thiel's camp."
Peter Thiel has been placing his operatives and silicon valley technocrat friends in positions throughout the government while his lethal AI company Palantir hijacks our critical infrastructure & enriches itself with fat DoD contracts.
𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Peter Thiel has been placing his operatives and silicon valley technocrat friends in positions throughout the government while his lethal AI company Palantir hijacks our critical infrastructure & enriches itself with fat DoD contracts.
𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
How to tell if you're interacting with a bot, troll farm, or propaganda account.
How to tell if you're interacting with a bot, troll farm, or propaganda account.
The first US Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam War. Capt Inés Ortiz served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was killed on July 10 2007, after treating wounded soldiers, and her sacrifice reminds us of the vital role of medical personnel in combat zones.
The first US Army nurse to die in combat since the Vietnam War. Capt Inés Ortiz served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was killed on July 10 2007, after treating wounded soldiers, and her sacrifice reminds us of the vital role of medical personnel in combat zones.
A member of Delta Force & the 1st American killed fighting ISIS during Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. A highly decorated combat veteran, his death on Oct 22 2015, highlights the ongoing sacrifices made by special operations forces defending against terrorism.
A member of Delta Force & the 1st American killed fighting ISIS during Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. A highly decorated combat veteran, his death on Oct 22 2015, highlights the ongoing sacrifices made by special operations forces defending against terrorism.
The most deployed US soldier killed in action, with 14 tours in a decade. A JTAC with 2nd Ranger Battalion, he died by IED in Kandahar on Oct 22 2011. His sacrifice is honored at Fort Sill, where a Joint Fires Observer classroom bears his name.
The most deployed US soldier killed in action, with 14 tours in a decade. A JTAC with 2nd Ranger Battalion, he died by IED in Kandahar on Oct 22 2011. His sacrifice is honored at Fort Sill, where a Joint Fires Observer classroom bears his name.
The first African American Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. On Feb 28 1967, Anderson threw himself on a grenade, sacrificing his life to save his fellow Marines. His selfless act exemplified the highest ideals of military service.
The first African American Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. On Feb 28 1967, Anderson threw himself on a grenade, sacrificing his life to save his fellow Marines. His selfless act exemplified the highest ideals of military service.
Second Lieutenant Kelly's B-24 bomber, "Heaven Can Wait," was shot down & he was among the crew listed as "non-recoverable." Decades later, in 2023, his remains were identified & returned for a hometown hero's welcome, bringing closure to his family after 81 yrs.
Second Lieutenant Kelly's B-24 bomber, "Heaven Can Wait," was shot down & he was among the crew listed as "non-recoverable." Decades later, in 2023, his remains were identified & returned for a hometown hero's welcome, bringing closure to his family after 81 yrs.
Sgt Gunther, 313th Infantry, was the last American soldier killed in WWI, one minute before the armistice on Nov 11 1918. He charged a German position after the ceasefire, his death underscoring the tragic futility of war & the commitment of soldiers to their duty.
Sgt Gunther, 313th Infantry, was the last American soldier killed in WWI, one minute before the armistice on Nov 11 1918. He charged a German position after the ceasefire, his death underscoring the tragic futility of war & the commitment of soldiers to their duty.
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🛑 ✋🏽 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 Lawless Big Tech
🚫 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗡 🚫 on AI Regulation
(202) 224-3121
🛑 ✋🏽 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 Lawless Big Tech
🚫 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗡 🚫 on AI Regulation
This is wildly important... a genie that cannot be put back into the bottle once it is unleashed.
A ban on AI regulations for the next decade would mean: no privacy protections, no safety guardrails, exploitation & unchecked deployment of harmful & lethal AI technologies.
This is wildly important... a genie that cannot be put back into the bottle once it is unleashed.
A ban on AI regulations for the next decade would mean: no privacy protections, no safety guardrails, exploitation & unchecked deployment of harmful & lethal AI technologies.
Collective action re-writes the rules.
Collective action re-writes the rules.
𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘
"𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣."
// Michelle Ringuette, American Federation of Teachers
𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘
"𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣."
// Michelle Ringuette, American Federation of Teachers
(𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 & 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴.)
(𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 & 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴.)
(𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 & 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴.)
(𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 & 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴.)
"The Border Security Workgroup recommendations revolved around one central “line of operation” — to dramatically restructure & militarize domestic law enforcement through the course of this year." ...under the direct command of Donald Trump.
"The Border Security Workgroup recommendations revolved around one central “line of operation” — to dramatically restructure & militarize domestic law enforcement through the course of this year." ...under the direct command of Donald Trump.
MAGA is allowing Trump's Big Tech / AI oligarch donors to harm the American public with impunity.
MAGA is allowing Trump's Big Tech / AI oligarch donors to harm the American public with impunity.