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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · 21h

Gainesville No kings

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · 21h

2000+ at Gainesville’s No Kings.

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today I wrote to my useless congresspeople to protect the endangered species act, using the link and language below. The endangered species act has been used broadly to protect entire ecosystems and environments using the court system to protect one species.

actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

Protect the Endangered Species Act From Trump and Republican Attacks

A recent peer-reviewed study reaffirms what we’ve long known: the American people overwhelmingly support the ESA. In a nationally representative survey, more than 75% of Americans—including large majo...

actionnetwork.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today I signed up for the organizing for democracy session put on by the ACLU. It will be on 9/9 at 8 p.m. via zoom. Link in the comments if you’d like to sign up! One small thing.

act.aclu.org/a/ppseriestr...

ACLU People Power Series: Organizing to Protect Democracy Session 3

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 3

Did you know Donald Trump and Dr. Oz are rolling out a new pre-approval program for seniors on Medicare and they are going to use AI to determine who needs care? I wrote my congresspeople using the form below to tell them to halt this program.

One small thing.

act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...

Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage

Donald Trump and Dr. Oz want to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) choose which procedures Medicare will cover for individual patients -- with AI companies being paid based on how much money they save b...

act.indivisible.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here's a list of small things you can do if you are feeling hopeless.

whowhatwhy.org/culture/one-...

One Small Thing: Keep Hounding Everyone - WhoWhatWhy

Activism flags when it feels like it’s all on repeat, but that repetition is what garners results.

whowhatwhy.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 1

Florida

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 1

A couple hundred!

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Sep 1

Gainesville’s Labor Day protest

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 31

In April, the Dept. of the Interior halted a major offshore wind project--Empire Wind using a study that they have not released to the public. Construction was ordered to resume, but no study. So I signed this telling them to release it.

climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Tell Trump's Interior Sec: Stop Hiding the Empire Wind Study

In April of this year, Trump’s Department of the Interior slammed the brakes on a major offshore wind project—Empire Wind—using a “scientific study” that the public isn’t allowed to see. In fact, the...

climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 30

One small thing: I signed the Mill Creek petition. It's quite an old petition, but the legislation is still being considered, per LWV. This is Alachua County centered. Find small governmental fights in your town to devote two minutes to, too.

www.change.org/p/stop-the-5...

Sign the Petition

Stop the 523 home housing development in the City of Alachua next to the Mill Creek Sink

www.change.org

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today I called my state legislators on the Alligator Alacatraz delegation team to tell them how happy I am about the emptying of the facility.

(It's important to call AFTER something you want to happen starts happening, bc when people who disagree with it see it, they WILL be calling to complain.)

Legislative Delegation Members
Representative Chad Johnson: (850)
717-5022
Yvonne Hayes Hinson: (850) 717-5021
Representative Chuck Brannon: (850)
717-5010
Senator Stan McClain: (850)
487-5009
Senator Jennifer Bradley: (850)
487-5006

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 23

I called my legislators about Alligator Alcatraz in response to the temporary judicial halt to construction. The language and their Florida numbers are below.

A judge has put a temporary (14 days) halt on construction at the detention camp in the Everglades while the environmental impact can be assessed.
Reference: NYT, 8/8/25, "The 'Alligator Alcatraz' Site
Once Changed History..."
Call the legislative delegation. Suggested verbiage:
The detention camp in the Everglades was built in approximately eight days without oversight or planning on its effects on the wetlands. Per aerial maps, some additional 20 acres of concrete has been poured. I agree with the judge's direction to temporarily halt further construction while the environmental impacts can be assessed. Fill dirt, concrete, wastewater, biological waste, fuel spillage and other factors may pollute the water that flows to south Florida cities and waterways. Florida needs the Everglades.
Legislative delegation:
Representative Chad Johnson: (850) 717-5022
Yvonne Hayes Hinson: (850) 717-5021
Representative Chuck Brannon: (850) 717-5010
Senator Stan McClain: (850) 487-5009
Senator Jennifer Bradley: (850) 487-5006

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today I gave $10 to a man outside a comvenience store sleeping on an old fake fur coat because he asked me for some spare change. I hope he’s okay today.

One small thing.

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today I filled out a survey for the national arbor foundation and donated to them. I was touched by their old school mail campaign with all the loving parts taken care of. Plus I love trees. (Although the irony of using paper does not escape me) One small thing

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today I signed up to take part in the “open the files” campaign through Citizens Impeachment. Their goal is to get at least 20 people from every district in the U.S. to send emails on September 2, the first day of the session. So share the link, too!

citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...

Sign up with Citizens' Impeachment

Citizens’ Impeachment is an organization powered by American citizens with a single goal: to get Donald Trump impeached, convicted, and removed from power.

citizensimpeachment.com

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today I filled out the August ACLU survey. Link below if you want to fill it out. It helps them keep tabs on what people are aware of and what their priorities are.

link.aclu.org/click/409422...

202508 ACLU Insight Panel

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

link.aclu.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today I signed up for the Brennan Center's Tuesday lecture: The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act

It's free, at 3 p.m. Sign up if you have the time! Link below.

brennan.swoogo.com/votingrights...

The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act

Experts discuss what remains of the landmark 1965 law after decades of attacks.

brennan.swoogo.com

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 12

I signed this petition to protect drag performers surveillance in Florida.

“Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing The Killed Mermaid for everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.

sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...

Stop invasive surveillance of drag performers and attendees in Florida!

In 2023, Florida passed legislation to demonize drag shows under the guise of protecting children. Despite it being blocked by federal courts for being unconstitutional, Florida officials are still tr...

sign.moveon.org

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 11

I sent the letter below to my congresspeople via amnesty international urging them to stop the genocide in Gaza. One small thing.

act.amnestyusa.org/page/138002/...

JOIN THE CALL TO END GENOCIDE IN GAZA

Tell your elected leaders in Congress: the U.S. can save lives by stopping weapons transfers to the Israeli government and by calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

act.amnestyusa.org

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 9

It is International Indigenous People Day. I donated $25 to Al Otro Lado to help the fight for immigrant rights. Link below if you'd like to help them reach their goal today.

One small thing.

alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...

Build Hope, Not Walls

Be the last line of defense. Join the fight for immigrants’ rights. The United States government is shutting its doors to refugees, expanding internment camps, and unleashing mass deportation program...

alotrolado.networkforgood.com

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 8

Today I called my lawmakers about restoring funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the upcoming hurricane season in Gainesville fl during. We will need coverage of life-threatening storms.

Rick Scott: (202) 224-5274
Ashley Moody: (202) 224-3041
Kat Cammack: (202) 225-5744

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today I emailed our County Commissioners to help save Lakeshore Drive. I'm pasting the language in the screen shot, if you locals want to do the same. Send to: [email protected]

This is for Alachua County

Dear Commissioners
One of the wonderful things about living in Alachua County is that we have leadership and staff who appreciate the natural beauty of our little Florida sanctuary. Towards that end, I hope you will support giving Lakeshore Drive the designation of a Scenic Road.
Small adjustments can have a large impact. The protections of a Scenic Road are not unreasonable, but they would help to preserve the beauty and wildlife habitat of Lakeshore Drive. And we humans would continue to breathe more deeply and rest our minds while we are in that space.
Thank you for your consideration. I know that each of you cares about our natural environment, which is, after all, our home.
In community,
Your name

Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Aug 7

One small thing: I filled out the ACLU survey for this month, to help them gather information. There are two days left to fill it out. Link below.

www.google.com/url?q=https:...

202508 ACLU Insight Panel

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.google.com

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Darlena Cunha @darlenacunha.bsky.social · Jul 31

After hearing nothing from the Orlando sentinel since the initial interest, today I shared the contact info with the organizer who has been gathering all the info on the school ICE story and told him how to pitch the editor in a fresh way.

One small thing