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Woke AF old leftist hippie. Never giving up.

(Re)postings of resistance; how we stay focused and engaged; how we build community; how we remain hopeful.
Courage is contagious!

🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 We’re in this together! ❌👑
Pinned
Keep pushing back. #StandTogether
Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act as Democrats Take the Offensive
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Support Minnesota! Join the general strike. Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping in response to the ICE invasion. #DayofTruthandFreedom
Minnesota faith, union, community leaders call for economic blackout on Jan. 23
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The first time a union has endorsed a general strike since the 1940s. #DayOfTruthAndFreedom
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
As difficult as it may become to show restraint, it’s essential that we don’t take Trump’s bait as we protest. If he’s going to impose the Insurrection Act, as he likely will at some point, we don’t want to give him any cover for it. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Don’t Take the Bait
In the time of Trump, “Don’t take the bait” is a rule that’s almost as important as “Do not obey in advance.”
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January 16, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Minnesotans are not intimidated by Trump, Noem, or their goons. They have proved themselves to be unbowed, unwavering, and undaunted. If Minnesotans can risk arrest, violence, and even death, then the rest of America can surely stand behind them. @jenrubin.bsky.social
Minnesota Undaunted
Nice...but tough
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January 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Joyce Vance and Ruth Ben-Ghiat will discuss resistance, and what history teaches us can work. Ben-Ghiat has been one of the most insightful assessors of where Trump is headed and what we could and should be doing about it. 11am Sat 1/17. @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Resistence
Saturday, 11 a.m. ET
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Release ALL of the files.
A group of Epstein survivors just formally demanded that the DOJ Inspector General open an investigation into how the heavily redacted Epstein files were released. They’re demanding action now to release the files and we stand with them.
January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Change is not a possibility; it is inevitable. We are dismantling an old civilization and building a new, more interconnected world. Be hopeful! Be brave! @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
The Beginning Comes After the End
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January 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
They didn’t leak agent Ross’s video to exonerate him. They did it to frighten us. “Look. This is what happens when you don’t obey us you f*cking b*tch.”
January 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Momentum. We will win. Keep going!
See you out there today! Amazing work, everyone yesterday was powerful.
January 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“ICE’s violence is not a statistic, it has names, families, and futures attached to it, and we refuse to look away or stay silent.” @leahgreenberg.bsky.social Indivisible’s co-executive director. indivisible.org
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January 10, 2026 at 11:15 PM
“Get the f*ck out of here!” Watch to the end. This is courage. This is how you fight back. 🇺🇸
From the minnesota community on Reddit: ST. PAUL, MN: A sobbing resident calls 911 as federal agents force their way into her home to chase down a DoorDash driver who was just trying to deliver food.
Explore this post and more from the minnesota community
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January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Someday this will end and there will be accountability. There always is. Keep your fury alive until it happens. Don’t give up.
By the way, if you’re on the side of thinking that ICE is going to win whatever this “war” against the people they talk about…. They aren’t

And the statute of limitations goes past three years for a lot of crimes
January 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
To the streets everyone. Find an event near you and show up. Keep showing up until we’ve taken back our country. Don’t give up. WE WILL WIN.
We are not here to debate.
We are here to dismantle.
ICE’s violence is not “unfortunate.”
It’s intentional.
It’s deadly.
This weekend — we gather to demand accountability — and to build power.
#ICEOutForGood social.demcast.com/s/G9n7pPTc
Find An Event Near You
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January 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The howl where we begin
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis - sign up to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country. Local and national leaders will provide concrete next steps on how you can take action.
Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible
Join us Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country. We will talk with local and n...
www.mobilize.us
January 8, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Rage
January 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Protests are growing today after the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
NEWS: Mass anti-ICE Protests Break Out and Articles of Impeachment Announced for Kristi Noem
Good morning, everyone.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
This was an execution. We need to be in the streets.
“You gonna murder someone else? You can’t kill us all, Nazis.”
Renee Good is dead, and she shouldn’t be.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Wondering what you can do? Check this out.
Chop Wood, Carry Water 1/6
More calls on Venezuela / An email to Hilton corporate / Congress must reassert its authority
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January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Congress must face an absolutely deafening noise today when it comes to Trump’s illegal invasion—every voicemail box should be full, every phone should be ringing off the hook, every office should be deluged with emails.
Chop Wood, Carry Water 1/5
Call about Trump's invasion of Venezuela / Submit a comment about gender affirming care for youth / Demand adherence to the Epstein Files Transparency Act
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January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks to the work of many, here are reasons to be hopeful for the new year. Keep working! The fight will be difficult and often discouraging but we will win.
MAGA Trumpism is Failing. Here are Ten Examples.
As we close out 2025, some reasons to feel hopeful—and to press our attack in 2026.
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Here are the 10 most important actions you can take in 2026:
10 Crucial Things You Can Do in 2026
Your activism will be even more important this year
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Be ready to build a better future.
It's not enough to say what we're against. We must say what we're for — and fight for that vision every day.

Here are 15 ideas to build a better future.
How Do We Get Out of This Mess?
Robert Reich
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January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM