Paul Birkeland
@fromthemargins.bsky.social
Working hard to be of service and leave no trace, to help build a more just and verdant world for all who follow.
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When I climb up to 100,000 feet, I see that the fact that they are resorting to destroying the Constitution tells you that we are winning.
If you live in Washington State, it's time to call advocate for three bills via a web form that the legislature has set up. Here's the scoop from FUSE Washington: www.instagram.com/reel/DTTxM3_... @cascadiaresisting.bsky.social @cascadiabioregion.bsky.social @cascadiademocratic.bsky.social
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Don’t panic, organize!....#wastate #washingtonstate #waleg #washington #vote #rankedchoicevoting #meltice #ice #socialjustice #localpolitics #activism #immigrantswelcome #immigrantsmakeamericagreat
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January 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
If you live in Washington State, it's time to call advocate for three bills via a web form that the legislature has set up. Here's the scoop from FUSE Washington: www.instagram.com/reel/DTTxM3_... @cascadiaresisting.bsky.social @cascadiabioregion.bsky.social @cascadiademocratic.bsky.social
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- disrupt every hearing the majority holds, parliamentarily but also with bad behavior that hijacks their message, forces adjournment
- offer amendments on everything
- deny UC; force votes on everything
- quit every bipartisan caucus
- don't cosponsor any GOP bills
- don't fund the government
- offer amendments on everything
- deny UC; force votes on everything
- quit every bipartisan caucus
- don't cosponsor any GOP bills
- don't fund the government
- hold field hearings across the country, with expert witnesses and individuals being harmed
- hold press conferences in their districts to spotlight constituents suffering from program cuts, brutality, etc.
- fill up every one-minute-speech opportunity
- stage special order speeches every night
- hold press conferences in their districts to spotlight constituents suffering from program cuts, brutality, etc.
- fill up every one-minute-speech opportunity
- stage special order speeches every night
Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
January 10, 2026 at 4:02 AM
- disrupt every hearing the majority holds, parliamentarily but also with bad behavior that hijacks their message, forces adjournment
- offer amendments on everything
- deny UC; force votes on everything
- quit every bipartisan caucus
- don't cosponsor any GOP bills
- don't fund the government
- offer amendments on everything
- deny UC; force votes on everything
- quit every bipartisan caucus
- don't cosponsor any GOP bills
- don't fund the government
"I am here" is one of the most profound statements a human can make.
“‘What can I do if I can’t fight like the others?’the anarchist’s answer is: you don’t have to fight to be useful. You just have to stand in the city’s eyes so it remembers that its owners are still alive.”
The body and the politics of standing in the street
States love one thing: to make us invisible. Each of us separately, in separate houses, with separate pains until we imagine that we are “alone,” that we im
www.anarshism.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"I am here" is one of the most profound statements a human can make.
Indivisible is organizing the “ICE Out For Good” weekend of protests this Saturday and Sunday.
JFK said, "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. “
JFK said, "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. “
January 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Indivisible is organizing the “ICE Out For Good” weekend of protests this Saturday and Sunday.
JFK said, "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. “
JFK said, "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility — I welcome it. “
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I want to see every single congressional Democrat proposing & cosponsoring the Renee Nicole Good Act, which abolishes ICE, impeaches Noem, and imposes consequences on federal agents who murder citizens on our streets in cold blood.
Do you know who Willie Horton is? What about Laken Riley? How is it that you came to know these things?
Ok, now. Without googling, how many Jan 6 rioters have recidivated? Been charged with violent or child-sex crimes? What are their names? Who were their victims?
More on the disparity here.
Ok, now. Without googling, how many Jan 6 rioters have recidivated? Been charged with violent or child-sex crimes? What are their names? Who were their victims?
More on the disparity here.
What Would Republicans Do?
If a repugnant cabal of predators and perverts beats you in critical elections, their tactics are worth studying. And, in some cases, emulating.
www.offmessage.net
January 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I want to see every single congressional Democrat proposing & cosponsoring the Renee Nicole Good Act, which abolishes ICE, impeaches Noem, and imposes consequences on federal agents who murder citizens on our streets in cold blood.
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Look up X on the App Store, scroll down to Report a Problem and fill out the form with this information.
January 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Look up X on the App Store, scroll down to Report a Problem and fill out the form with this information.
This is a 10 min video. But, wow, really educational about how to push Congress and get the Dems to actually do something. The upshot? Nothing happens in Congress until the comfortable are made uncomfortable. Includes a list of things to ask Senators to do right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pwm...
Democrats say they can’t do anything because Republicans control Congress. Is that true?
YouTube video by Tad Stoermer
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January 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This is a 10 min video. But, wow, really educational about how to push Congress and get the Dems to actually do something. The upshot? Nothing happens in Congress until the comfortable are made uncomfortable. Includes a list of things to ask Senators to do right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pwm...
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Explore this post and more from the Seattle community
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January 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Seattle at 1505 Alaska Way, Overlook Walk, 3:30 PM. See AnswerCoalition.org/venezuela for other locations nationwide.
January 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Seattle at 1505 Alaska Way, Overlook Walk, 3:30 PM. See AnswerCoalition.org/venezuela for other locations nationwide.
Seattle at 1505 Alaska Way, Overlook Walk, 3:30 PM. See AnswerCoalition.org/venezuela for other locations nationwide.
January 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Seattle at 1505 Alaska Way, Overlook Walk, 3:30 PM. See AnswerCoalition.org/venezuela for other locations nationwide.
This essay about Trump's mental state and its likely progression is accurate, enlightening, and really scary. "DAMMIT It's Not Alzheimer's! Here's Why It's A Far Worse Nightmare Scenario" substack.com/@frankgeorge...
DAMMIT It's Not Alzheimer's! Here's Why It's A Far Worse Nightmare Scenario
You deserve the facts, not conjecture. Alzheimer's diminishes a person. Trump's not diminishing, he's escalating, and you need to know the frightening reason why.
substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This essay about Trump's mental state and its likely progression is accurate, enlightening, and really scary. "DAMMIT It's Not Alzheimer's! Here's Why It's A Far Worse Nightmare Scenario" substack.com/@frankgeorge...
Opportunity to thwart ICE Sunday in South Seattle.
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Opportunity to thwart ICE Sunday in South Seattle.
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“Blotting out the majesty of America’s national parks with a close-up of his own face is Trump’s crassest, most ego-driven action yet,” said Kierán Suckling, the executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/c...
Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“Blotting out the majesty of America’s national parks with a close-up of his own face is Trump’s crassest, most ego-driven action yet,” said Kierán Suckling, the executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/c...
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KOMO News: Seattle workers rally for potential 'General Strike,' fight against Trump admin. | "Several groups gathered for a town hall at the Seattle Labor Temple on Saturday morning to learn about workers' untapped power and how to mobilize for an 'inevitable' General Strike."
Seattle workers rally for potential 'General Strike,' fight against Trump admin.
Dozens of local workers are signaling that they may be ready to strike soon. Several groups gathered for a town hall at the Seattle Labor Temple on Saturday.
komonews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
KOMO News: Seattle workers rally for potential 'General Strike,' fight against Trump admin. | "Several groups gathered for a town hall at the Seattle Labor Temple on Saturday morning to learn about workers' untapped power and how to mobilize for an 'inevitable' General Strike."
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We Ain't Buying it: One more option: Spend Your Money on what you support politically.
It could also help you find companies to shop at that support democracy.
Shop How You Vote - Directory of Big Brands' Political Leanings 🧵 1
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#weaintbuyingit
It could also help you find companies to shop at that support democracy.
Shop How You Vote - Directory of Big Brands' Political Leanings 🧵 1
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#weaintbuyingit
Shop How You Vote - Directory of Big Brands' Political Leanings
Spend Your Money on what you support politically. This Site is a Search Directory of the Political Leanings of Big Brands and Companies
shophowyouvote.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
We Ain't Buying it: One more option: Spend Your Money on what you support politically.
It could also help you find companies to shop at that support democracy.
Shop How You Vote - Directory of Big Brands' Political Leanings 🧵 1
shophowyouvote.com
#weaintbuyingit
It could also help you find companies to shop at that support democracy.
Shop How You Vote - Directory of Big Brands' Political Leanings 🧵 1
shophowyouvote.com
#weaintbuyingit
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Decline to sign!! All the Wa state inititives are bad ones this year, and since they are directions to the legislature, we DO NOT get to research and vote on them later! Say NO now! wafamiliesforfreedom.org/decline-to-s...
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Decline to sign!! All the Wa state inititives are bad ones this year, and since they are directions to the legislature, we DO NOT get to research and vote on them later! Say NO now! wafamiliesforfreedom.org/decline-to-s...
In case you haven't seen it, the president just called for the execution of members of Congress. You are free at any time to recognize that they are aiming to put a fascist government in place in the United States.
the U.S. President is calling for the execution of U.S. lawmakers who made a video reminding the military that they don’t have to follow unlawful orders.
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In case you haven't seen it, the president just called for the execution of members of Congress. You are free at any time to recognize that they are aiming to put a fascist government in place in the United States.
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the U.S. President is calling for the execution of U.S. lawmakers who made a video reminding the military that they don’t have to follow unlawful orders.
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
the U.S. President is calling for the execution of U.S. lawmakers who made a video reminding the military that they don’t have to follow unlawful orders.
@cascadiaresists.bsky.social @governorferguson.bsky.social Let’s do this!
Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
medium.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
@cascadiaresists.bsky.social @governorferguson.bsky.social Let’s do this!
I attended the Town Hall to Build for a General Strike last Saturday in Seattle. So exciting and encouraging! Great discussions and I met some dedicated and visionary resisters. The next meeting is @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @cascadiaresists.bsky.social @freedomsocialist.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I attended the Town Hall to Build for a General Strike last Saturday in Seattle. So exciting and encouraging! Great discussions and I met some dedicated and visionary resisters. The next meeting is @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @cascadiaresists.bsky.social @freedomsocialist.bsky.social
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Washington residents! Tell the Dept. of Ecology TODAY that there needs to be a public hearing for Sabey Data Centers' desired addition of new diesel generators in Quincy.
More pollution, more emissions...shouldn't the community have a say?
More pollution, more emissions...shouldn't the community have a say?
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Washington residents! Tell the Dept. of Ecology TODAY that there needs to be a public hearing for Sabey Data Centers' desired addition of new diesel generators in Quincy.
More pollution, more emissions...shouldn't the community have a say?
More pollution, more emissions...shouldn't the community have a say?
I don't know what to say here. My heart breaks for these women, the pain they've suffered, the lives they've had to live. This isn't a Trump thing or a Democrat thing. We as a society owe these women to bring this story out and make any perpetrators we can face justice.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I don't know what to say here. My heart breaks for these women, the pain they've suffered, the lives they've had to live. This isn't a Trump thing or a Democrat thing. We as a society owe these women to bring this story out and make any perpetrators we can face justice.
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MAKE GOOD TROUBLE AT GREEN LAKE!
Community Event · Hosted by North Seattle Progressives
Sundays
12 – 2pm PST
Green Lake, between the path and the beach, near Evans Pool
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Community Event · Hosted by North Seattle Progressives
Sundays
12 – 2pm PST
Green Lake, between the path and the beach, near Evans Pool
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
MAKE GOOD TROUBLE AT GREEN LAKE! · Indivisible
Join NSP members doing Good Trouble to save our Democracy!
Our Green Lake events include:
Tabling to protest the Trump regime and to bring awareness of our most urgent issues to members of our commu...
www.mobilize.us
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
MAKE GOOD TROUBLE AT GREEN LAKE!
Community Event · Hosted by North Seattle Progressives
Sundays
12 – 2pm PST
Green Lake, between the path and the beach, near Evans Pool
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Community Event · Hosted by North Seattle Progressives
Sundays
12 – 2pm PST
Green Lake, between the path and the beach, near Evans Pool
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...