Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
@impnos.bsky.social
Chris, He/Him. Substack on Mindful Nonviolent Activism. Providing direct action, inspiration, and reflections. With sufficient conditions, a dandelion tenaciously and beautifully rises, transforms, and spreads its nonviolent words and actions on the wind.
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Dandelion Report: 8/7/2025
"It is my conviction that there is no way to peace - peace is the way." — Thich Nhat Hanh
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After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
@lgbtqnation.com
Saying in this post "Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old queer mother who died after getting hit by gunfire from an ICE agent on July 7" is such a passive, non-committal way to talk about this moment.
Call it what it is, Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Saying in this post "Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old queer mother who died after getting hit by gunfire from an ICE agent on July 7" is such a passive, non-committal way to talk about this moment.
Call it what it is, Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Wanda Sykes thanked the trans community for anti-trans comic Ricky Gervais’ Golden Globes win - LGBTQ Nation
“You’re going to thank God and the trans community,” she said of the absent comedian.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
@lgbtqnation.com
Saying in this post "Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old queer mother who died after getting hit by gunfire from an ICE agent on July 7" is such a passive, non-committal way to talk about this moment.
Call it what it is, Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Saying in this post "Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old queer mother who died after getting hit by gunfire from an ICE agent on July 7" is such a passive, non-committal way to talk about this moment.
Call it what it is, Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Indivisible is holding a call-in day today to push Democrats to refuse to vote for more DHS funding until ICE is reined in. Republicans need 7 Democratic votes. You’ll be provided with a script. Just make three calls. Thanks!
indivisible.org/ice-out-house
indivisible.org/ice-out-senate
indivisible.org/ice-out-house
indivisible.org/ice-out-senate
CALL NOW: Tell Congress We Need ICE Out For Good
indivisible.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Indivisible is holding a call-in day today to push Democrats to refuse to vote for more DHS funding until ICE is reined in. Republicans need 7 Democratic votes. You’ll be provided with a script. Just make three calls. Thanks!
indivisible.org/ice-out-house
indivisible.org/ice-out-senate
indivisible.org/ice-out-house
indivisible.org/ice-out-senate
If you have ever stayed at a Hilton brand hotel there is a good chance you have a Hilton Honors account; now is a good time to call up and cancel!
Search "Hilton Honors" in your email.
Call: 1-800-446-6677
Email: [email protected]
#BoycottHilton
Search "Hilton Honors" in your email.
Call: 1-800-446-6677
Email: [email protected]
#BoycottHilton
January 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
If you have ever stayed at a Hilton brand hotel there is a good chance you have a Hilton Honors account; now is a good time to call up and cancel!
Search "Hilton Honors" in your email.
Call: 1-800-446-6677
Email: [email protected]
#BoycottHilton
Search "Hilton Honors" in your email.
Call: 1-800-446-6677
Email: [email protected]
#BoycottHilton
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It's worth your time to call Hilton to cancel your account with them. 1-800-446-6677. Here's why:
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
Boycott Hilton Hotels
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
It's worth your time to call Hilton to cancel your account with them. 1-800-446-6677. Here's why:
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
They asked me if it was because of the ICE thing. I said it was. Then they suggested I wait a couple days to see if they were going to change course.
The pressure is getting to them. Let's keep it up.
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Recommended viewing.
Critical Incident: Death at the Border
Critical Incident: Death at the Border
January 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Recommended viewing.
Critical Incident: Death at the Border
Critical Incident: Death at the Border
It has been a little bit since I posted on my newsletter, but I hope you will read my personal and urgent request for you to attend an "ICE Out for Good" event or protest this weekend, January 10th and 11th.
I also have other ways you can get involved listed.
Thank you!
#ICEOutForGood
I also have other ways you can get involved listed.
Thank you!
#ICEOutForGood
Spring Rain 1/9/2026:
Urgent Protests this Weekend for "ICE Out For Good" on January 10/11th, and a Look at Upcoming Protests this Year.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
It has been a little bit since I posted on my newsletter, but I hope you will read my personal and urgent request for you to attend an "ICE Out for Good" event or protest this weekend, January 10th and 11th.
I also have other ways you can get involved listed.
Thank you!
#ICEOutForGood
I also have other ways you can get involved listed.
Thank you!
#ICEOutForGood
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/tr...
STAND WITH YOUR SCHOOL: Trump attacks 9 universities. Sign the alumni petition now.
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freed...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/tr...
New Spring Rain on the upcoming October 18th No Kings protests, ways to support Prop 50 for residents and non-residents of California, and a lovely poem from Thich Nhat Hanh on Walking Meditation.
Spring Rain 10/4/2025:
"Earth will be safe when we feel in us enough safety." — Thich Nhat Hanh
impnos.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New Spring Rain on the upcoming October 18th No Kings protests, ways to support Prop 50 for residents and non-residents of California, and a lovely poem from Thich Nhat Hanh on Walking Meditation.
In this week's "Sunflower" post:
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Sunflower #8: Stoplight
“This peace makes us indestructible.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
open.substack.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In this week's "Sunflower" post:
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
Reflections on finding some peace at a stoplight as I rush to respond to ICE activity in my community. Also, sharing a passage by Thich Nhat Hanh on the power of inner peace when taking social action.
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I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
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This is wonderful news. Thank you to Marceline and all those who worked hard to garner these results. I know there is more work to be done. This is a step in the right direction.
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is wonderful news. Thank you to Marceline and all those who worked hard to garner these results. I know there is more work to be done. This is a step in the right direction.
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The Dice Tower is removing any comment won their YouTube channel that mention the CGE controversy.
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
I noticed there was only one comment this morning about CGE so I took a screenshot, and by the afternoon it was gone also. Safe to say they are screening out all the CGE comments.
August 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The Dice Tower is removing any comment won their YouTube channel that mention the CGE controversy.
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
We need to pressure them not to do this—by pushing more comments and emails than they can otherwise handle.
They need to make a comment and a direct statement on where they stand with #BlacklistCGE
After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
Dandelion Report: 8/7/2025
"It is my conviction that there is no way to peace - peace is the way." — Thich Nhat Hanh
open.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After stepping back from the Dandelion Newsletter to deal with some medical issues, I am back with an updated Dandelion Report to help inspire ideas of ways to be engaged!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
I hope it helps you to engage in mindful activism, and that the posts to come help encourage and inspire your work!
Reposted by Chris of the Dandelion Newsletter
There is no earthly reason CGE needed to make this product, and so many reasons not to.
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
I created a thread where I share the link to the zine I made on bgg for the new codenames.
Surely there will be transphobes who come to attack me for it—so please help support me on there!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35536...
Surely there will be transphobes who come to attack me for it—so please help support me on there!
boardgamegeek.com/thread/35536...
#Blacklist CGE | Codenames: Back to Hogwarts
Hey everyone! It’s the day after Gen Con and I’m planning to be in recovery for at least a week before I can really be active again—but I wanted to offer this resource to the community who wants it.
...
boardgamegeek.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
There is no earthly reason CGE needed to make this product, and so many reasons not to.
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
Support trans creators.
Don't support CGE
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Board game company fucks around (announcing new Harry Potter game), finds out (when fans revolt and media announce boycotts):
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
July 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Board game company fucks around (announcing new Harry Potter game), finds out (when fans revolt and media announce boycotts):
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
aftermath.site/harry-potter-j...
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I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Dear @kim.senate.gov, I’m a constituent and I’m urging you to please vote YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
Click to tell YOUR Senator to Vote YES!
app.sosha.ai
July 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dear @kim.senate.gov, I’m a constituent and I’m urging you to please vote YES on S.J. Res. 34 and 41 by Bernie Sanders.
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
End genocide in Gaza
Our nation is depending on you to defend our jobs, our healthcare, our freedoms, our future.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/lKe9a0OF
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✅ Did you already call your Senators & Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep social.fieldteam6.org/s/cfaqDZXj
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep social.fieldteam6.org/s/cfaqDZXj
Take a stand here!
social.fieldteam6.org
July 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
✅ Did you already call your Senators & Rep today? Good job!
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep social.fieldteam6.org/s/cfaqDZXj
🚀 Fire up your socials w/customizable posts to your electeds:
👉To vote yes/no
✊Tell ‘em why it matters to you
👏Thank them or🔥 urge ‘em to fight!
#PleaseGrowASpine #PGAS #CallYourSenator #CallYourRep social.fieldteam6.org/s/cfaqDZXj
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I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I am a voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/sn4RJ7RG
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Thank you @booker.senate.gov for recognizing futility of "bipartisan" gestures when Trump breaks norms by weaponizing funding. More of this strategic brilliance from all the democrats, please!
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Click to thank YOUR Senator!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you @booker.senate.gov for recognizing futility of "bipartisan" gestures when Trump breaks norms by weaponizing funding. More of this strategic brilliance from all the democrats, please!
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
Booker's call to fight/ is.gd/MDBqDH
#CallYourSenator #PGAS
app.sosha.ai/s/TyS81bwB
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@reptedlieu.bsky.social, fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You must oppose the illegal sharing of confidential data from taxpayers and Medicaid enrollees with ICE! I am a constituent, and when you fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/LtQA9Jn4
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Fight for Us!
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@reptedlieu.bsky.social, fulfill your oath to protect all Americans. You must oppose the illegal sharing of confidential data from taxpayers and Medicaid enrollees with ICE! I am a constituent, and when you fight, I will applaud you! #DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/LtQA9Jn4
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Dear @repyassansari.bsky.social, I’m a Arizonian. I’m urging you to please vote NO on Gerrymandering .
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Dear @repyassansari.bsky.social, I’m a Arizonian. I’m urging you to please vote NO on Gerrymandering .
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
This affects all of us
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS AZ03 app.sosha.ai/s/pC0Fq8Rf
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Dear @reptedlieu.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves Act .
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
app.sosha.ai
July 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dear @reptedlieu.bsky.social, I’m a Voter . I’m urging you to please vote NO on Saves Act .
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL
This says Women who change their name can not vote. Bad Bill
We are fighting for our very lives now – our jobs, healthcare, freedoms.
#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA36 app.sosha.ai/s/zihLCHQL