I’ve been reading I Want a Better Catastrophe by Andrew Boyd, a thought provoking work on our planet’s predicament. (A mere problem is solvable; a predicament is not though it can perhaps be mitigated.) For some time now, I’ve been contemplating the following quote by Dr. Jamey Hecht:/1
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"To be called woke in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult." - Pope Leo XIV Working Families Party, Gardener, Cat Mom, Taoist Tai Chi Practitioner. I stand with immigrants, native Americans, POC, LGBTQ+, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico and Greenland.
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“Your job at the end of the world is to become a happier [and kinder] person.”/2 fin bettercatastrophe.com
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I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Stand with Us and Demand Amazon Protect TPS Workers!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan...
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open.substack.com/pub/demcastu... “I just can’t imagine wanting an entire secure ballroom for one man and not wanting gun reform for every child in America.”
To every masked agent sent to terrorize communities: To every billionaire pulling the strings: To every politician who looked away — 3,000+ events. March 28 is your notice. We’re taking our country back. #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/H5imxEUN
No negotiation. No surrender. No fear. Just us — a few million of our closest friends — spread across 3,000 events on March 28 reminding this administration exactly who holds the real power. We, the people have the power 🔥 #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/EFvkRBSz
Trump is targeting birthright citizenship as part of an effort to define who belongs in our country. I have signed on to support the ACLU as they go to the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship. Will you join me? action.aclu.org/petition/bir...
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Tell Congress: No War with Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Americans overwhelmingly oppose the U.S. entering into war with Iran. The U.S. government should work to deescalate the crisis, prevent a full blown war, and not escalate tensions that put our national security at risk. sign.moveon.org/petitions/no...
Americans overwhelmingly oppose the U.S. entering into war with Iran. The U.S. government should work to deescalate the crisis, prevent a full blown war, and not escalate tensions that put our national security at risk. sign.moveon.org/petitions/no...
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From @wired.com: “Federal records reveal ICE is secretly expanding into 150+ facilities across nearly every state — many near schools, medical offices, and places of worship… DHS asked the General Services Administration to hide lease listings and bypass normal procedures…”🤔
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The SAVE Act was never about election integrity or keeping elections fair. It is about building a paywall around the ballot and hoping we’re too exhausted or too broke to participate. The SAVE Act is meant to keep us home so they can steal an election. jesspiper.substack.com/p/voter-pass...
www.standwithminnesota.com The Trump administration is carrying out an illegal and unconstitutional military occupation of the state of Minnesota, in rural and urban communities alike. Trump is waging a campaign of terror and brutality to instill fear in those who would stand up to him. 1/3
Hello! I came across a GoFundMe for the families and protesters in Minneapolis who are facing unimaginable challenges. Every donation can help provide essential supplies like food, diapers, and first aid kits to those in need. gofund.me/0d453502c
While one government agency is paving the way for fossil fuel companies to freely pollute, another department is destroying our ability to deal with the consequences. Check out these articles to learn more about the situation at EPA. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... apnews.com/article/epa-...
www.wired.com/story/trump-... Could be part of a plan moving forward.
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actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...? If at all possible, please follow the link to ask Target (the fourth largest employer in Minnesota) to stand with their customers and neighbors.
www.goodsuniteus.com/democrats-be... Busted: The myth that Republicans are better businesspeople than Democrats.
substack.com/redirect/347... In 1948, renowned Physicist Albert Einstein wrote a paper titled Why Socialism? As the title suggests, Einstein was a socialist. 1/2
open.substack.com/pub/chopwood... In the bleakest of times, there is still good news as Jessica Craven demonstrates weekly.
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In stressful times, we can all use an antidote to anxiety. Like Diane in the video, I have found tai chi to be wonderful for repairing body, mind and spirit. The International Taoist Tai Chi Society has practice groups all over the country and the world. Highly recommend. 1/2 youtu.be/5jdiC_mNQSY
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong. Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
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