Noreen
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Committed to doing one small thing a day to bend the arc of the moral universe towards justice, no matter how long it takes. Really, just small steps. Better than staying in bed with the covers pulled over my head. Please post your small steps here, too.
It's fairly apparent that the large protests at a federal ICE field office in Portland have more to do with Trump sending in the National Guard than the actual current crime rate. Here, the crime is demonstrating against Trump's attempt to "Make America White Again."
September 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's fairly apparent that the large protests at a federal ICE field office in Portland have more to do with Trump sending in the National Guard than the actual current crime rate. Here, the crime is demonstrating against Trump's attempt to "Make America White Again."
Sikh American filmmaker, civil rights activist, and lawyer Valarie Kaur has reimagined MLK and Gandhi's nonviolent resistance through what she refers to as "fighting rage with revolutionary love." Her TED talk is worth watching, and her book is called "See No Stranger." youtu.be/5ErKrSyUpEo?...
3 lessons of revolutionary love in a time of rage | Valarie Kaur
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September 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sikh American filmmaker, civil rights activist, and lawyer Valarie Kaur has reimagined MLK and Gandhi's nonviolent resistance through what she refers to as "fighting rage with revolutionary love." Her TED talk is worth watching, and her book is called "See No Stranger." youtu.be/5ErKrSyUpEo?...
Continuing the photo tour of my protest posters...
September 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Continuing the photo tour of my protest posters...
Another protest sign, this time in the field.
September 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Another protest sign, this time in the field.
So far, I haven't missed a single day of national protest. I use Google Slides to create all of my protest signs, which I then send to UPS for printing and lamination. This one ought to have had larger print and smaller flags. The flags come from the top nations that ICE targets.
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
So far, I haven't missed a single day of national protest. I use Google Slides to create all of my protest signs, which I then send to UPS for printing and lamination. This one ought to have had larger print and smaller flags. The flags come from the top nations that ICE targets.
I've attended every single nationwide protest since March. This was my first sign for Intl. Women's Day, and yes, a borrowed idea from the Internet. But a good and timely message.
September 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I've attended every single nationwide protest since March. This was my first sign for Intl. Women's Day, and yes, a borrowed idea from the Internet. But a good and timely message.
Today, April 7th, is the 54th anniversary of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs." All this tariff rattling and Arctic imperialism is just prepping for this song of yesteryear. youtu.be/3kNz-VxdJak?...
War Pigs - Black Sabbath - Cover by Suns of Static featuring Sterling R Jackson
YouTube video by Sterling R Jackson
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April 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Today, April 7th, is the 54th anniversary of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs." All this tariff rattling and Arctic imperialism is just prepping for this song of yesteryear. youtu.be/3kNz-VxdJak?...
We're in "boiling frog syndrome" times right now. First ICE came for illegal immigrants with criminal records, then illegal immigrants without criminal records, and now green card holders with proper VISAs who are speaking out on Gaza and other issues the Trump administration deems as "crazy."
March 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We're in "boiling frog syndrome" times right now. First ICE came for illegal immigrants with criminal records, then illegal immigrants without criminal records, and now green card holders with proper VISAs who are speaking out on Gaza and other issues the Trump administration deems as "crazy."
I wonder if there will be enough ketamine on Mars to keep Elon happy once the Earth is scorched and he's made his escape.
February 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I wonder if there will be enough ketamine on Mars to keep Elon happy once the Earth is scorched and he's made his escape.
Canadian YouTuber Bruce W. Nelson has announced a new name for the USA, courtesy of the Canadians, seeing that Trump has renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy! youtu.be/XfMYpJX-Q9Q?...
Canadian PM Announces Plan to Rename America!
YouTube video by Bruce W. Nelson
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February 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Canadian YouTuber Bruce W. Nelson has announced a new name for the USA, courtesy of the Canadians, seeing that Trump has renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy! youtu.be/XfMYpJX-Q9Q?...
Some fun facts about ketamine from John Hopkins: this is a drug that affects perception & can cause hallucinations & visions. It can cause mood changes, ranging from euphoria to suicidality. It affects behavior, ranging from sedation to violence. And it typically reduces cognition.
February 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Some fun facts about ketamine from John Hopkins: this is a drug that affects perception & can cause hallucinations & visions. It can cause mood changes, ranging from euphoria to suicidality. It affects behavior, ranging from sedation to violence. And it typically reduces cognition.
It's quite clear how to influence Trump's presidency. How quickly Trump paused the tariffs on Mexico when the global market started tanking. Look to his pocket book for how his decisions are made.
February 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's quite clear how to influence Trump's presidency. How quickly Trump paused the tariffs on Mexico when the global market started tanking. Look to his pocket book for how his decisions are made.
Quote from Jim Jones Jr, about his father "The mental illness was exacerbated by the drug abuse
& the absolute power where no one challenged him. When you put that cocktail together, the mind can spiral out of control, and that's what Jim Jones did. He spiraled out of control and self-destructed."
& the absolute power where no one challenged him. When you put that cocktail together, the mind can spiral out of control, and that's what Jim Jones did. He spiraled out of control and self-destructed."
February 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Quote from Jim Jones Jr, about his father "The mental illness was exacerbated by the drug abuse
& the absolute power where no one challenged him. When you put that cocktail together, the mind can spiral out of control, and that's what Jim Jones did. He spiraled out of control and self-destructed."
& the absolute power where no one challenged him. When you put that cocktail together, the mind can spiral out of control, and that's what Jim Jones did. He spiraled out of control and self-destructed."
Signs of frontal temporal dementia: lack of interest in others; inappropriate & impulsive behaviors; inconsiderate of others; repeating an activity or word over and over again. Just saying...
January 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Signs of frontal temporal dementia: lack of interest in others; inappropriate & impulsive behaviors; inconsiderate of others; repeating an activity or word over and over again. Just saying...
Remember, if you get that urge to bury your head in the sand with Trump's Executive Orders, part of why Germans didn't speak out against the Holocaust had to do with just that.
January 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Remember, if you get that urge to bury your head in the sand with Trump's Executive Orders, part of why Germans didn't speak out against the Holocaust had to do with just that.
Trump is a symbol for mediocre yet aggrieved white men who lost their privilege to smarter and harder working women and people of color.
January 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump is a symbol for mediocre yet aggrieved white men who lost their privilege to smarter and harder working women and people of color.
Let's be reminded of the history of the 1215 Magna Carta, a document which sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself. Odd how the Constitutionalist SCOTUS still issued Trump a Monopoly Chance Jail Free card.
January 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Let's be reminded of the history of the 1215 Magna Carta, a document which sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself. Odd how the Constitutionalist SCOTUS still issued Trump a Monopoly Chance Jail Free card.
The Wampanoag people were responsible for saving the Pilgrims from starvation and death during the harsh winter of 1620–21. Seems like a civilized thing to do for people who were later called savages. Find out which Native American tribal land you are living on right now at native-land.ca.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:12 AM
The Wampanoag people were responsible for saving the Pilgrims from starvation and death during the harsh winter of 1620–21. Seems like a civilized thing to do for people who were later called savages. Find out which Native American tribal land you are living on right now at native-land.ca.
Michael Moore suggests we practice three things daily that Trump rarely does: Practice kindness, Listen, and Read. Most of us on the Left do read widely & many are kind. However, can we be better listeners? Staci McIntosh offers up "10 Ways to Shut Up and Listen": www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-way...
10 Ways to Shut Up and Listen
Listening well is a critical career skill. Fail to do so, and your career will stagnate.
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November 30, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Michael Moore suggests we practice three things daily that Trump rarely does: Practice kindness, Listen, and Read. Most of us on the Left do read widely & many are kind. However, can we be better listeners? Staci McIntosh offers up "10 Ways to Shut Up and Listen": www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-way...
Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross was asked on Wired (10:49) can Trumpism as a whole be considered a cult. No, he sees Trump as a very shrewd salesman who hones his message to a segment of Americans whose MAGA beliefs existed before Trump entered politics. www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYj...
Cult Deprogrammer Answers Cult Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
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November 28, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross was asked on Wired (10:49) can Trumpism as a whole be considered a cult. No, he sees Trump as a very shrewd salesman who hones his message to a segment of Americans whose MAGA beliefs existed before Trump entered politics. www.youtube.com/watch?v=klYj...
I'm sure this is old news but Michael Moore sums up the election results for us all. open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
Hey, If You Can Kill 20 Million Native Americans, Enslave 12 Million Africans, and Let Biden Fund the Slaughter of 40,000 Women, Children and Elderly...
— Of Course You Can Install a Rapist/Felon/Fascist as your President! In the Meantime, Breathe, Take Care of Yourself, Read a Good Book.
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November 27, 2024 at 6:01 AM
I'm sure this is old news but Michael Moore sums up the election results for us all. open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
For my one small step today, I'm writing the script and will be reading the lyrics of Spencer LaJoye's song in a UUCC service devoted to Healing. LaJoye is a queer folk singer with a MDiv, who considers themselves post-Christian. Trump won points with MAGA Christians with his attack-Trans ads.
November 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM
For my one small step today, I'm writing the script and will be reading the lyrics of Spencer LaJoye's song in a UUCC service devoted to Healing. LaJoye is a queer folk singer with a MDiv, who considers themselves post-Christian. Trump won points with MAGA Christians with his attack-Trans ads.
Matthew Fox (priest) was expelled from the Catholic Church in 1993 for his feminist, climate action, and pro-LGBTQ+ writings. He distinguished between 1st World Catholicism (focus on morality) & the 3rd World (helping the poor). Here's a song for 1st World Catholics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhOZ...
Spencer LaJoye - Plowshare Prayer (Live)
YouTube video by Spencer LaJoye
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November 26, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Matthew Fox (priest) was expelled from the Catholic Church in 1993 for his feminist, climate action, and pro-LGBTQ+ writings. He distinguished between 1st World Catholicism (focus on morality) & the 3rd World (helping the poor). Here's a song for 1st World Catholics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhOZ...
Sent letters to my representatives in Congress to strengthen, not cut, SNAP nutrition benefits in the Farm Bill. SNAP provides monthly food benefits to low income people; otherwise known as Cal-Fresh in California. You can also sign the petition here: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...
Congress must strengthen, not cut, SNAP nutrition benefits in the Farm Bill
Congress has until December 31st to pass Farm Bill legislation that will extend agriculture, climate, and conservation programs, assist rural families and communities, and that may make changes to vit...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Sent letters to my representatives in Congress to strengthen, not cut, SNAP nutrition benefits in the Farm Bill. SNAP provides monthly food benefits to low income people; otherwise known as Cal-Fresh in California. You can also sign the petition here: actionnetwork.org/letters/cong...