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Rivera Sun
@riverasun.bsky.social
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I am an activist and author of social justice fiction, including The Dandelion Insurrection and the award-winning Ari Ara Series. I am the editor of Nonviolence News and a trainer in strategy for nonviolent action. www.riverasun.com
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Thou shalt not support a man who bulldozes the White House to build himself a golden ballroom whilst the government is shut down because he doesn’t want the financial records tying him to Jeffrey Epstein to come out.
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As many people are set to lose SNAP benefits findhelp.org can help you find your local food banks (and a plethora of other resources).

if you’re in need locate them. if you can donate to them. We need each other more than ever right now. please share!

#helpinghand
findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care
Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.
findhelp.org
Somehow, this is the visual representation of the entire Trump administration. (Btw, I think this is for the golden ballroom.)
omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
#NoWar2025 is a global conference exploring how we abolish war, borders, prisons, and policing. Join us online Oct 24–26 to build a future rooted in collective liberation! Register: worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2025
#NoWar2025 Conference
Join us for World BEYOND War’s annual virtual conference, #NoWar2025: Exploring Abolition Movements, on October 24-26, 2025.
worldbeyondwar.org
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“Despite enduring countless blows, Gen Z continues to fight for justice in whichever ways it can. While their actions may not always be what other generations expect—or even notice—young people’s impact on politics and activism is ever-present.”

wagingnonviolence.org/2025/09/bust...
Busting the myth that Gen Z isn't protesting
Despite a persistent belief that Gen Z isn’t politically active, young people are finding and creating ways to fight for a better future.
wagingnonviolence.org
Everything that's wrong with the world can be encapsulated by looking at the melting permafrost and thinking "which country should the US invade so we can drill for oil there" and not "holy shit we're fucking the planet maybe we should change everything about our way of life so we can survive"

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I'm offering a 6-week course in how to use nonviolent action for social change. Join me. Scholarships available to all who need.
We have more power than we think.

Join @riverasun.bsky.social for a 6-week online course on nonviolent action. We’ll learn skills, gain tools, and examine concrete strategies...and we’ll also reconnect to the heart and soul of why we work for change.

Register at:

paceebene.org/events/2025/...
The video posted by the President of the United States is unacceptable. #ImpeachConvictRemove or #ResignTrump
The president of the United States posted a video of him defecating on the American people. Many in my profession normalized it. This is a big reason why we are where we are.
Here's the line from my novel I picked today:

"Our notorious nonviolence has served as our saving grace. We've seen it take the wind out of the sails of the government and corporate forces that used violence against us."

Read more:
mailchi.mp/riverasun/pi...

#resist #ResistanceLit #booksky
Pick a page at random. It will be relevant.
The Dandelion Trilogy written as speculative fiction, but it reads like reality. Close your eyes. Open a book. Pick a page. Put your finger on a line. It will be relevant ... and inspiring.
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Wow! Love your creativity Ocean Beach (San Francisco)!
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An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
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Savannah, Georgia - #NoKings 👑

Please give me some small credit for taking these videos while wearing a 3 ft wide bee inflatable. 🐝 The wings of which smacked at least 200 people. AND THREE OFFICERS. 👮‍♂️

I didn't even apologize to them. 🥰

Solidarity with Portland, Chicago, & Immigrants! ✊🏻
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Minneapolis is showing up and showing out. #NoKings
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Hell yes, Pittsburgh. Love Yinz. No Kings.
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