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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · 2d

Some important lessons for any American, citizen, residing, or otherwise.

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Make the Revolution Irresistible

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Apr 10

Show up!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Apr 5

Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Mar 13

Just a quick reminder that the Library of Alexandria didn't burn down. That was well deserved, persistent anti-Caesar propaganda from the 1st century. The Library of Alexandria was destroyed one book at a time through censoring bigotry, just as is happening in the US today.

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 28

Find your local protest at the link or join online for a nationwide event:
events.pol-rev.com/@50501_movem...

Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 27

generalstrikeus.com

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Windborne @windbornesingers.bsky.social · Nov 16

Started singing this a few days before inauguration 2017. Gonna keep singing it.

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 18

A great form of protest is letting your dollars speak for themselves. Stop booking AirBnBs, book directly with the hotel either through their website or give them a call. Doing the latter makes you most likely for a free upgrade, anyway!

Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 18

Pick up some extra essentials over the next couple of weeks, in case we go longer than a few days

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 17

Go protest. Today.

Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 15

The first chain link is forged.

Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 12

It doesn't catch everything but has many of the protests I've seen going around, check out this subreddit and select your state to filter for protests that are accessible to you:
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ProtestFinderUSA

You have more power than we think you do. The more you realize that, the stronger you will get. Rule 1: No Bigotry Rule 2: Don’t be negative towards other people’s protests. Encourage them. Rule 3:...

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 12

Queer folks, especially trans folks, are being used as the canaries in the mines. Don't let the current regime play with human lives in such an obvious way. Act now, volunteer, protest, and petition your government for change.

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 11

The Campaign for Southern Equality has an incredibly important project, the Trans Youth Emergency Project. If you know a young person impacted by the new cruel changes for trans youth, or if you're looking for a meaningful group to support or volunteer for, check them out:
southernequality.org/tyep/

Trans Youth Emergency Project: Supporting Families of Trans Youth

Supporting families of trans youth nationwide through the logistical and financial burdens of navigating bans on gender-affirming care.

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 10

Heads up! On Presidents Day!

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erinmearainbow.bsky.social @erinmearainbow.bsky.social · Feb 9

Don’t forget that your obedience is required for a fascist state to exist. The most radical thing you can do as a trans or non binary individual is to simply exist in a place that want you to disappear.

Stay strong my friends!

We will not cease to exist for their comfort!

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A fist pointing upward in the trans flag colours with a black background

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Wesley @singinwes.bsky.social · Feb 7

First and foremost, if you know someone that is vulnerable to these changes, reach out directly and see how you can help improve their day. (Comic by Jim Benton)

Two cartoon bears stand together, left (L) and right (R). L: "The world is so messed up sometimes and I don't know how to make it better for you." R looks at L with a smile and they hug. L: "I'm not sure this is making the world any better." R: "It's not making it any worse."