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@hendersonanna.bsky.social
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Rep. @justinjpearson1.bsky.social: “Where are we leading future generations? I’d rather keep my moral compass intact than support a system I know is oppressing people. We must keep the vision of 🌎 we want alive in our hearts and turn it into practical action.” vanderbilthustler.com/2025/02/14/r...
February 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Rep. @justinjpearson1.bsky.social: “Where are we leading future generations? I’d rather keep my moral compass intact than support a system I know is oppressing people. We must keep the vision of 🌎 we want alive in our hearts and turn it into practical action.” vanderbilthustler.com/2025/02/14/r...
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“To defend religious freedom from the Trump Administration, we need to fight book bans,” writes our President & CEO, @raushenbush.bsky.social, in @bookriot.bsky.social.
To Defend Religious Freedom from the Trump Administration, We Need to Fight Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 14, 2025
Book bans are not only real, they're a threat to religious freedom. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news.
bookriot.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“To defend religious freedom from the Trump Administration, we need to fight book bans,” writes our President & CEO, @raushenbush.bsky.social, in @bookriot.bsky.social.
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The most important pro-democracy lawsuit you may not be following.👇
Trial begins Monday in a years-long redistricting battle that will determine Black representation in Alabama’s congressional delegation through 2030. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trial begins Monday in a years-long redistricting battle that will determine Black representation in Alabama’s congressional delegation through 2030. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Alabama Congressional Maps Go on Trial
Read more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The most important pro-democracy lawsuit you may not be following.👇
Trial begins Monday in a years-long redistricting battle that will determine Black representation in Alabama’s congressional delegation through 2030. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trial begins Monday in a years-long redistricting battle that will determine Black representation in Alabama’s congressional delegation through 2030. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Politico helped Trump launder lies during the campaign and he’s been on a week-long rampage against them anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This Politico story from last October shows how easy it is to launder lies through the press. It claimed Trump would ban anyone tied to Project 2025 from a job in a second Trump administration.
“Clearly people working on Project 2025 are blacklisted,” said an unidentified Trump insider. 1/4🧵
“Clearly people working on Project 2025 are blacklisted,” said an unidentified Trump insider. 1/4🧵
Trump team preps list of banned staffers
The names include conservatives linked to Project 2025 and Republicans viewed as disloyal to the former president.
www.politico.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Politico helped Trump launder lies during the campaign and he’s been on a week-long rampage against them anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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After “How do we stop Trump?” the second most common question I’ve received is “How do we stop Musk?”
Here's what we as ordinary citizens can do—a clear, easy, and meaningful call to action each person can and should take.
No paywall. Please read, act, & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-do-we-...
Here's what we as ordinary citizens can do—a clear, easy, and meaningful call to action each person can and should take.
No paywall. Please read, act, & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-do-we-...
How Do We Stop the South African Billionaire?
Take 30 seconds, demand the Treasury Department comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, and help spread the word—here's how
www.qasimrashid.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
After “How do we stop Trump?” the second most common question I’ve received is “How do we stop Musk?”
Here's what we as ordinary citizens can do—a clear, easy, and meaningful call to action each person can and should take.
No paywall. Please read, act, & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-do-we-...
Here's what we as ordinary citizens can do—a clear, easy, and meaningful call to action each person can and should take.
No paywall. Please read, act, & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-do-we-...
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At least 122,000 people daily across the U.S. suffer in solitary confinement—for up to 24 hours a day.
Recognized as a form of torture, solitary confinement remains pervasive in U.S. prisons, jails, & immigration centers. Here's how we end this form of torture.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/ending-leg...
Recognized as a form of torture, solitary confinement remains pervasive in U.S. prisons, jails, & immigration centers. Here's how we end this form of torture.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/ending-leg...
Ending Legalized Torture in the US Carceral System
Most Americans are entirely unaware that every day the U.S. Government tortures more than 100,000 people in prison — but here's how we stop this injustice
www.qasimrashid.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
At least 122,000 people daily across the U.S. suffer in solitary confinement—for up to 24 hours a day.
Recognized as a form of torture, solitary confinement remains pervasive in U.S. prisons, jails, & immigration centers. Here's how we end this form of torture.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/ending-leg...
Recognized as a form of torture, solitary confinement remains pervasive in U.S. prisons, jails, & immigration centers. Here's how we end this form of torture.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/ending-leg...
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Extremist radicalization threatens civil society — from the innocent people it victimizes to the families it breaks.
This SPLC guide provides actionable steps, information & practical lessons you can use to help young people resist manipulation & supremacist narratives: bit.ly/3EBrlDe
#RefuseHate
This SPLC guide provides actionable steps, information & practical lessons you can use to help young people resist manipulation & supremacist narratives: bit.ly/3EBrlDe
#RefuseHate
February 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Extremist radicalization threatens civil society — from the innocent people it victimizes to the families it breaks.
This SPLC guide provides actionable steps, information & practical lessons you can use to help young people resist manipulation & supremacist narratives: bit.ly/3EBrlDe
#RefuseHate
This SPLC guide provides actionable steps, information & practical lessons you can use to help young people resist manipulation & supremacist narratives: bit.ly/3EBrlDe
#RefuseHate
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Check out a book by a marginalized author from your local library. You’ll feel better and it helps your library get more funding to buy even more books.
I have a list.
#booksky #libsky
www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
I have a list.
#booksky #libsky
www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...
www.ala.org
January 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Check out a book by a marginalized author from your local library. You’ll feel better and it helps your library get more funding to buy even more books.
I have a list.
#booksky #libsky
www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
I have a list.
#booksky #libsky
www.ala.org/news/2025/01...
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Trump blames diversity for the air collision—but the receipts show he proudly deregulated the FAA. He blames Black, brown, & disabled people to to avoid accountability (& because he's racist/ableist).
In a just world he'd resign for his bigotry & incompetence: www.qasimrashid.com/p/racist-pre...
In a just world he'd resign for his bigotry & incompetence: www.qasimrashid.com/p/racist-pre...
Racist President Blames DEIA For Own Incompetence
The tragic fatal air collision is part of a deeper pattern of deregulation that corporate media continues to ignore and corporate bought politicians continue to enable
www.qasimrashid.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Trump blames diversity for the air collision—but the receipts show he proudly deregulated the FAA. He blames Black, brown, & disabled people to to avoid accountability (& because he's racist/ableist).
In a just world he'd resign for his bigotry & incompetence: www.qasimrashid.com/p/racist-pre...
In a just world he'd resign for his bigotry & incompetence: www.qasimrashid.com/p/racist-pre...
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We are screwed…
January 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We are screwed…
Also, I highly recommend getting yourself an emotional support chicken. Mind your eyes.
January 31, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Also, I highly recommend getting yourself an emotional support chicken. Mind your eyes.
Making a lot of progress on my political-stress coping project. This is the Wave of Change jacket without the purl ridges.
January 31, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Making a lot of progress on my political-stress coping project. This is the Wave of Change jacket without the purl ridges.
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Thank you, I’ll have plenty! I used to crochet a long time ago and just started knitting a few weeks ago.
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
January 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Thank you, I’ll have plenty! I used to crochet a long time ago and just started knitting a few weeks ago.
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
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Though their detention centers have been plagued by allegations of negligence and poor conditions, Geo Group and CoreCivic are poised to make bank off Trump’s immigration crackdown. But can they handle millions of new detainees?
The Billion-Dollar Private Prison Companies Capitalizing On Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
For years, immigration detention centers run by Geo Group and CoreCivic have been plagued by allegations of dangerous conditions, negligence and mismanagement, which the companies deny. And they’re ab...
www.forbes.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Though their detention centers have been plagued by allegations of negligence and poor conditions, Geo Group and CoreCivic are poised to make bank off Trump’s immigration crackdown. But can they handle millions of new detainees?
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ICYMI: Watch our President & CEO, @raushenbush.bsky.social, on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal discussing why faith leaders and communities have an essential role to play in fighting the Trump Administration’s assault on civil rights, religious freedom and democracy.
01/29/2025
Interfaith Alliance President and CEO Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses faith leaders' role in politics today and Article III Project's Mike Davis discusses how the Justice Department is poised...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
ICYMI: Watch our President & CEO, @raushenbush.bsky.social, on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal discussing why faith leaders and communities have an essential role to play in fighting the Trump Administration’s assault on civil rights, religious freedom and democracy.
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Other things that libraries do or have:
1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.
#booksky
1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.
#booksky
January 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Other things that libraries do or have:
1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.
#booksky
1. Host citizenship classes
2. Host ESL classes.
3. Have seed libraries.
4. Have autism support kits.
5. Have Narcan on hand for overdoses.
6. Have developmental toys
7. Have language learning databases.
8. Lend laptops & hotspots.
#booksky
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The largest demographic of Americans who voted Trump are low income white people.
And the largest demographic of Americans who will be hurt by Trump's budget freeze are low income white people.
MAGA racism will kill their own to advance the racist myth that Black & brown people abuse welfare.
And the largest demographic of Americans who will be hurt by Trump's budget freeze are low income white people.
MAGA racism will kill their own to advance the racist myth that Black & brown people abuse welfare.
January 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The largest demographic of Americans who voted Trump are low income white people.
And the largest demographic of Americans who will be hurt by Trump's budget freeze are low income white people.
MAGA racism will kill their own to advance the racist myth that Black & brown people abuse welfare.
And the largest demographic of Americans who will be hurt by Trump's budget freeze are low income white people.
MAGA racism will kill their own to advance the racist myth that Black & brown people abuse welfare.
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NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans
The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
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If you are in a red state, flood your Governor’s offices with phone calls demanding to know what the plan will be if Medicaid and Meals on Wheels and SNAP and Headstart don’t receive funding this week. This is on them for going along with a insane autocrat.
Call them. They knew.
Call them. They knew.
January 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you are in a red state, flood your Governor’s offices with phone calls demanding to know what the plan will be if Medicaid and Meals on Wheels and SNAP and Headstart don’t receive funding this week. This is on them for going along with a insane autocrat.
Call them. They knew.
Call them. They knew.
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Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth's Calvinist Sect Embraces Confederacy, Crusades
Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary by just one vote. Hegseth has “very clear” ties to extreme Christian nationalism, as well as a history of...
www.democracynow.org
January 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Christian Nationalist at the Pentagon: Pete Hegseth's Calvinist Sect Embraces Confederacy, Crusades
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U.S. Government 101:
The United States government does not have the authority to tell a religious leader what they can and can’t say.
#ReligiousFreedom #BishopBudde
The United States government does not have the authority to tell a religious leader what they can and can’t say.
#ReligiousFreedom #BishopBudde
January 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
U.S. Government 101:
The United States government does not have the authority to tell a religious leader what they can and can’t say.
#ReligiousFreedom #BishopBudde
The United States government does not have the authority to tell a religious leader what they can and can’t say.
#ReligiousFreedom #BishopBudde
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Reminder: our town hall tonight, 1/27, begins soon on YouTube Live at 8pm ET. We'll discuss how civil servants can navigate the challenging landscape. To submit questions: [email protected]. A recording will be available on YT post-event. Link to join us: bit.ly/democracyforwardtownhall
January 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Reminder: our town hall tonight, 1/27, begins soon on YouTube Live at 8pm ET. We'll discuss how civil servants can navigate the challenging landscape. To submit questions: [email protected]. A recording will be available on YT post-event. Link to join us: bit.ly/democracyforwardtownhall
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BREAKING: Quaker groups have filed a new lawsuit over the Trump administration ending the policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship.
We support this lawsuit and you can read more about it here from our friends @democracyforward.bsky.social: democracyforward.org/updates/sens...
We support this lawsuit and you can read more about it here from our friends @democracyforward.bsky.social: democracyforward.org/updates/sens...
January 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
BREAKING: Quaker groups have filed a new lawsuit over the Trump administration ending the policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship.
We support this lawsuit and you can read more about it here from our friends @democracyforward.bsky.social: democracyforward.org/updates/sens...
We support this lawsuit and you can read more about it here from our friends @democracyforward.bsky.social: democracyforward.org/updates/sens...
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On this day in 1967, sheriff deputies in Birmingham shot Robert Lacey, a Black father of six, while responding to a complaint about the family dog.
Jan. 27, 1967 | Police Responding to Dog Bite Kill Black Man in Birmingham, AL
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
calendar.eji.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1967, sheriff deputies in Birmingham shot Robert Lacey, a Black father of six, while responding to a complaint about the family dog.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.