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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 30m

Also, with all their potential flaws, pageant systems are probably the single best training grounds for navigating politics that I can think of. A school friend of mine was actively involved in the Miss America franchise (the one where you have to compete in talent). No thin skins here.

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 12h

The governor appoints the Arizona Board of Regents, as do many states' govs for their public universities. That's why political leanings are relevant in general.

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 13h

UT System hasn't signed yet. Not too late to contact the board of regents, the president's office, the alumni center, and Development (fundraising).

cbsaustin.com/news/local/i...

“It is anti-free speech,” UT Austin students protest White House funding proposal

The fight over academic freedom continues at the University of Texas at Austin as university leaders consider a White House offer that would trade federal fundi

cbsaustin.com

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 13h

And wants way more than $2

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 13h

www.outerbanksnews.org/post/kitty-h...

Kitty Hawk woman arrested, charged with assaulting protester and ‘forcefully grabbing’ his American flag during ‘No Kings’ protest

A Kitty Hawk woman is facing misdemeanor simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct charges following an arrest for her alleged behavior toward a protester at Saturday’s “No Kings” prote...

www.outerbanksnews.org

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 13h

OK, some of that may be fair. Just keep in mind that presupposes they aren't doing anything, such as donating or making calls. Factor out the 30-ish% of folks who work weekends ( #BLS ), 25-ish% who are caregivers ( #AARP ), 20-ish% who are disabled ( #CDC ), & we did alright. Sure, more is needed.

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 13h

Also not an expert, but I fully agree with your assessment. You see relief & even joy in the faces of first-timers to have found like-minded folks. We've been operating w/so much fear this year, & side-eyeing our neighbors, that solidarity has meaning.

If they tell 2 people, & they tell 2 people...

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 14h

In KFF's pre- #ACA study, insurance providers denied coverage:

- 8% of the time: a young woman w/Hay Fever

- 43% of the time: a 7-year breast cancer survivor (others req'd surcharges, or _permanently_ excluded cancer coverage)

- 100% of the time: applicant with HIV

www.kff.org/affordable-c...

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 18h

Some of us are aware, & your POV is valid. We can only do our best at any given time, deal w/consequences, & keep trying.

Just saying - & I'm not looking for participation trophies here - maybe, let us have a couple days to strengthen momentum before reminding us of the inadequacy of our actions.

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 20h

Evidence: "an overwhelming number of biographical details...shared [on X]...that align with information about #JamesRodden, including employment history, locations lived, characteristics of a spouse, involvement in a lawsuit against the federal government..."

www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...

ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account

The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical deta...

www.texasobserver.org

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 20h

ICYMI: "On February 19, the Observer reported that James “Jim” Joseph Rodden—an #ICE assistant chief counsel representing the agency in immigration court in Dallas—operates a white supremacist X account named #GlomarResponder, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details..."

Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 21h

“There’s a lot of secrecy and game playing right now. I’m sick of it.”

New from @stevanzetti.bsky.social: The Observer has repeatedly requested an update from ICE about James Rodden’s employment. Three members of Congress have also demanded answers, without results.

ICE Still Won't Answer Questions About Prosecutor with White Supremacist X Account

Congressman Marc Veasey arrived at an ICE facility Monday in his latest attempt to follow up on the Observer's reporting.

www.texasobserver.org

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 21h

And: "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed Sunday that UT Austin professor Art Markman has been dismissed from his administrative role as senior vice provost for academic affairs because of 'ideological differences.'"

www.kut.org/education/20...

UT Austin professor dismissed from administrative duties for 'ideological differences'

Gov. Greg Abbott said Art Markman was dismissed from his role as senior vice provost for academic affairs for "ideological differences."

www.kut.org

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 21h

Option A needs more apple
(yeah, I know it's not the right hat)

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

Trust the process.

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

Nah, don't change a thing. It proudly communicates, "nobody paid me to do this." 😉💙

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

At least some are speaking out:

10/1/25: Today, we relaunch the Committee for the First Amendment...initially created during the McCarthy Era, a dark time when the federal government repressed and persecuted American citizens for their political beliefs."

www.committeeforthefirstamendment.com

Committee for the First Amendment

www.committeeforthefirstamendment.com

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

More people are participating. More people are speaking up daily. It's marathon, not a sprint.

"One study looked at protests from 1900 to 2006 and found that 53% of major nonviolent campaigns were successful as opposed to only 26% of violent campaigns being successful."

ls.wisc.edu/news/the-end...

The Enduring Power of Nonviolent Protest

The Nonviolence Project aims to educate students and readers about the effectiveness of nonviolent protests around the world.

ls.wisc.edu

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

History is not on your side, but thanks for your support:
"One study looked at protests from 1900 to 2006 and found that 53% of major nonviolent campaigns were successful as opposed to only 26% of violent campaigns being successful."

ls.wisc.edu/news/the-end...

The Enduring Power of Nonviolent Protest

The Nonviolence Project aims to educate students and readers about the effectiveness of nonviolent protests around the world.

ls.wisc.edu

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

Yep, a Senator Cornyn (TX) campaign ad touts the same thing. Good thing we're giving Border Patrol all that extra money then. 🙄

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...

Armed man subdued, arrested after reportedly shoving woman at Kent No Kings protest

A Kent councilman who says he witnessed a man shove a woman at the No Kings rally helped subdue the alleged perpetrator.

www.beaconjournal.com

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/l...

Armed man subdued, arrested after reportedly shoving woman at Kent No Kings protest

A Kent councilman who says he witnessed a man shove a woman at the No Kings rally helped subdue the alleged perpetrator.

www.beaconjournal.com

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, stay peaceful. Also, we could just check the code 🤷:

"Assault is when someone physically hurts a person. Menacing is when someone threatens or scares another into believing they are going to be seriously hurt right then and there."

www.rmvictimlaw.org/learn/legal-...

Assault & Menacing | Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center

www.rmvictimlaw.org

ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

Agreed. Tempting though it may be in the moment, it's counterproductive.

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ResistPrevailRepeat @resistprevail.bsky.social · 1d

OP is also an Amazon associate, per their profile, so they make a little cut on each sale from these links. 😠

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