Nick Milburn
@precursive.bsky.social
Rural Vermonter, verbal & visual philosopoet, enterprise architect, husband & father | Exploring justice, healing, and creativity | Rematriate, repair & rewild the world | I seek dominion over no one & allow no one dominion over me | He/Him | Views my own
I can't help but reflect on the power given to the written word in supremacist culture, the "if it isn't written down, it doesn't count" demand from power on one hand, & the reverse, when power decides to hide or erase things written down and then gaslight with a "that never happened"
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I can't help but reflect on the power given to the written word in supremacist culture, the "if it isn't written down, it doesn't count" demand from power on one hand, & the reverse, when power decides to hide or erase things written down and then gaslight with a "that never happened"
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"The obstacles we face are daunting and the outcomes are uncertain, but to prevail, we must continually remember our collective power—and use it." - James Duff Lyall, Executive Director
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"The obstacles we face are daunting and the outcomes are uncertain, but to prevail, we must continually remember our collective power—and use it." - James Duff Lyall, Executive Director
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Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Anyone know of any groups in Northern New England ( #vermont #vt #newhampshire #nh #maine #me ) that are working in the framework or a similar framework to dRworks Change Teams? Have found a couple of national organizations but hoping to find a local group here
Action Tools
This page includes the following tools: Giving Feedback, information about the role of Change Teams and Caucuses in race equity work, race equity principles for taking action, and a race equity tool.....
www.dismantlingracism.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond.
www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond
It's a surprising and overlooked story, a blind spot in the narrative of early America: the hidden history of Indigenous slavery. As colonial powers took over Native land, white settlers were enslavin...
www.ctpublic.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond.
www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
A trailside line of spruce turned into an icy wall of spruce. Have a feeling this winter is going to be "interesting" here 😬❄️
November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A trailside line of spruce turned into an icy wall of spruce. Have a feeling this winter is going to be "interesting" here 😬❄️
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This should be the standard for every museum around the world. Return the land that was stolen, too. All of it.
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This should be the standard for every museum around the world. Return the land that was stolen, too. All of it.
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systemic racism:
Black and Latino homeowners receive lower appraisals than white homeowners for comparable properties, a disparity that blocks access to mortgages and refinancing, and widens the racial wealth gap.
Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
systemic racism:
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We can no longer choose what is comfortable, you have to choose what is right.
November 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
We can no longer choose what is comfortable, you have to choose what is right.
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Interactive Time-Lapse Map Shows How the U.S. Took More Than 1.5 Billion Acres From Native Americans
www.slate.com/blogs/the_va...
www.slate.com/blogs/the_va...
Interactive Time-Lapse Map Shows How the U.S. Took More Than 1.5 Billion Acres From Native Americans
This interactive map, produced by University of Georgia historian Claudio Saunt to accompany his new book West of the Revolution: An Uncommon History o ...
www.slate.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Interactive Time-Lapse Map Shows How the U.S. Took More Than 1.5 Billion Acres From Native Americans
www.slate.com/blogs/the_va...
www.slate.com/blogs/the_va...
To stop fascism, the destruction of the environment and ecosystems, and economic collapse, we must address racism/white supremacy, sexism/misogyny, ableism, Christian dominionism/integralism, and venture capitalism that places short-term profits above all else.
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
To stop fascism, the destruction of the environment and ecosystems, and economic collapse, we must address racism/white supremacy, sexism/misogyny, ableism, Christian dominionism/integralism, and venture capitalism that places short-term profits above all else.
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It was great catching up with my brother Saul Williams at the Black Star show in Paris... this brother makes magic... #blackstarforever
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It was great catching up with my brother Saul Williams at the Black Star show in Paris... this brother makes magic... #blackstarforever
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Sitting at a campfire staring at another campfire. 5”x5” oil
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sitting at a campfire staring at another campfire. 5”x5” oil
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Indigenous people at #COP30 want change and power, not just visibility.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tussles break out between protesters and security at Cop30 in Brazil
Dozens storm venue at climate conference that has encouraged NGOs and Indigenous groups to play unprecedented role in talks
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Indigenous people at #COP30 want change and power, not just visibility.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cleaner air is progress, but injustice remains. Environmental racism still decides who breathes dirty air, who gets sick and who gets heard
Pollution, poverty and power: the real cost of environmental inequality in the UK
Cleaner air is progress, but injustice remains. Environmental racism still decides who breathes dirty air, who gets sick and who gets heard
tcnv.link
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Cleaner air is progress, but injustice remains. Environmental racism still decides who breathes dirty air, who gets sick and who gets heard
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“Support the troops” means fund the people who keep vets alive and housed. The VA is the largest employer of social workers. They staff suicide prevention, housing, crisis, and primary care. Respect = resourcing + retention. Capacity is care.
#VeteransDay #SocialWork #TruthBombTuesday
#VeteransDay #SocialWork #TruthBombTuesday
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Support the troops” means fund the people who keep vets alive and housed. The VA is the largest employer of social workers. They staff suicide prevention, housing, crisis, and primary care. Respect = resourcing + retention. Capacity is care.
#VeteransDay #SocialWork #TruthBombTuesday
#VeteransDay #SocialWork #TruthBombTuesday
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Not to be negative but this is apocalyptic
Ahead of midterms, climate policy has become a wedge issue splitting Democrats. After last week's electoral victories, some Democrats will only talk about expanding clean energy through lens of affordability. Others believe talking about climate change will win voters. www.eenews.net/articles/ret...
Retreat or recast? Democrats debate future of climate politics.
Democratic election wins last week reignited arguments on how — or if — candidates should discuss climate change on the campaign trail.
www.eenews.net
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Not to be negative but this is apocalyptic
Boys enjoying the snow but wondering if I'm gonna put sides on their shelter or what 😂
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Boys enjoying the snow but wondering if I'm gonna put sides on their shelter or what 😂
I found myself on a conference call last night with some folks from the Education Justice Coalition of #Vermont, learning about some of the critical work they are doing advocating for youth and promoting an experience free from discrimination for all students in the Vermont education system.
Education Justice Coalition of Vermont
edjcoalitionvt.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I found myself on a conference call last night with some folks from the Education Justice Coalition of #Vermont, learning about some of the critical work they are doing advocating for youth and promoting an experience free from discrimination for all students in the Vermont education system.
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It’s a huge civil rights issue that people are basically ignoring.
We live in a true surveillance state.
Waymos record every license plate they pass, parked or driving—and offer that information to I.C.E.
We live in a true surveillance state.
Waymos record every license plate they pass, parked or driving—and offer that information to I.C.E.
To the extent possible given your responsibility to that family, can you shed any add’l light on what happened? This deserves way more attention.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It’s a huge civil rights issue that people are basically ignoring.
We live in a true surveillance state.
Waymos record every license plate they pass, parked or driving—and offer that information to I.C.E.
We live in a true surveillance state.
Waymos record every license plate they pass, parked or driving—and offer that information to I.C.E.
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We’ll overcome this together. For all the bad in the world, there are communities of people helping out their neighbors. Folks working at food pantries. People working tirelessly to advocate for those being kidnapped off the streets by ICE. Folks running mutual aids. I see y’all.
I see all y’all 💖
I see all y’all 💖
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We’ll overcome this together. For all the bad in the world, there are communities of people helping out their neighbors. Folks working at food pantries. People working tirelessly to advocate for those being kidnapped off the streets by ICE. Folks running mutual aids. I see y’all.
I see all y’all 💖
I see all y’all 💖
Unpacking a box from like 17 (?!) years ago today, found a "time capsule" of some hip-hop and a Leonard Cohen CD. Have been streamining so long I'd forgotten I was even missing these, haven't heard a bunch of it in years. Gonna be a sweet musical week! 🥳
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Unpacking a box from like 17 (?!) years ago today, found a "time capsule" of some hip-hop and a Leonard Cohen CD. Have been streamining so long I'd forgotten I was even missing these, haven't heard a bunch of it in years. Gonna be a sweet musical week! 🥳
Don't share a lot of personal photos on here but can't help it with this one. Popped up on a memory reel. Three-ish years ago, shortly after our little phoenix didn't need near constant oxygen anymore. Will forever be one of my favorite pictures 🥰
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Don't share a lot of personal photos on here but can't help it with this one. Popped up on a memory reel. Three-ish years ago, shortly after our little phoenix didn't need near constant oxygen anymore. Will forever be one of my favorite pictures 🥰