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James Gardner
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Scientist with interests in practical philosophies such as Stoicism, the outdoors, exercise, fulfilling my civic duties, and being a good citizen of the world.
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Indivisible and Indivisible East Bay are committed to nonviolent, safe, and respectful activism. Let’s keep this a positive space by avoiding any messages that suggest violence, threats, or vandalism. Show you are with us and take the IEB non-violence pledge at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Indivisible East Bay's Strategic Nonviolence Principles & Pledge
INDIVISIBLE EAST BAY NONVIOLENCE PRINCIPLES Indivisible East Bay (IEB) is committed to strategic nonviolence in all of its actions. To align with this commitment, IEB adheres to the following principl...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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One week away!
I want to hear from YOU - join me for my first town hall of the year February 19th at 6PM in Oakland.

Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive location information and arrival instructions.
February 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Thank you, @indivisible.org!

With fascism ascendent, in a country that working families can’t afford, we need to fight like hell for a more inclusive democracy and a more equal economy.

Together, we’ll keep organizing for the country that we deserve.
February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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It was great to sit down with members of the community at my Coffee with your Congresswoman event. Hearing from neighbors like Philip guides my work in Washington and helps me to center our communities' deepest needs.
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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A federal court has blocked Trump’s shutdown of America's biggest critical infrastructure project - which makes sense, since he's violating legal commitments the federal government made in good faith on my watch.
February 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I took action with National Day Laborer Organizing Network. Will you join me? Use this link to sign up: www.mobilize.us/ndlon/event/...
Adopt a Day Labor Corner Interest Form · National Day Laborer Organizing Network
We are calling on all people of conscience to stand with immigrants in their community — literally. To go to the places immigrants gather to work or look for work— Home Depots, car washes, delis, day...
www.mobilize.us
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Another reason to quit ai, especially ChatGPT.
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
substack.com/@rawstory/no...

Large turnout (~10k?) for ICE protest in Dolores Park SF
Raw America (@rawstory)
NEW dramatic drone video of ICE protest in San Francisco yesterday. Look at how many people are bringing action to the streets as the camera pulls up. Share so everyone sees this! Incredible!
substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Could not be prouder of the Elias Law Group team!💪🗳️⚖️

"The fight over who gets to draw Virginia's political lines spilled from the state Capitol into the courtroom this week, and Democrats just claimed the first win." www.axios.com/local/richmo...
Virginia judge lets Democrats' redistricting plan move forward
From online trolling to lawsuits, the redistricting fight is getting messy.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Check out Civil Resistance

You can listen on a variety of platforms including Hoopla digital. Also, here it is on Apple

#hoopladigital

books.apple.com/us/audiobook...
‎Civil Resistance : What Everyone Needs to Know
‎Nonfiction · 2022
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October 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
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October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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HAPPENING NOW: Portland Police Commander Franz Schoening testifies that federal officers on Oct. 18 barraged protesters with crowd control munitions — not because of any violence but because another federal officer accidentally shot tear gas onto the roof of the ICE facility.
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
‎Civil Resistance : What Everyone Needs to Know
‎Nonfiction · 2022
books.apple.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego” - s www.mobilize.us/thirdact/eve...
The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego · Third Act Initiative, Inc.
The pace of the damage being inflicted on our country is increasing with every passing week. Whether it’s immigration, the environment, our inalienable rights, or economic justice, we have no time to ...
www.mobilize.us
October 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This is how Trump ends democracy - Vox
September 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Oakland” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Oakland · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** ***NOTE:*** *We are planning this event right now - check back here for updates!* Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO ...
www.mobilize.us
September 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
@replsimon.bsky.social
Dear Congresswoman Simon, I would be curious to hear your perspective on this post: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
A remarkable message
You need to read this.
open.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Join us every Saturday from 12-2 pm at the Trump Regime Takedown protest on the corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St in SF! This weekly event is hosted by ISF, 50501 SF, and a committed group of active protest regulars. Let's turn this into the liveliest, loudest weekly protest in the city!
September 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM