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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 13d

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 13d

Do not miss the great Chijioke Akamigbo on how Rising for Justice is training a new generation of public interest lawyers while representing those most at risk of eviction and homelessness. And yes, these awesome lawyers and social workers are in Court every day to meet the moment.

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 13d

Just a reminder that that while too many national leaders are defunding resources that help communities struggling with low incomes and eviction, great nonprofit organizations like Rising for Justice are on the literal frontlines of standing up for their housing & human rights. bit.ly/3W1jt5P

Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/22/2025 · 33m

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 20d

It is our duty to make sure that our people are safe

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 20d

How does organizing and power building among Latinx community members in Virginia create accountability by Amazon, ICE and the public officials who operate at the expense of the community? @larareza.bsky.social tells the
La ColevtiVA story on @powerstation.bsky.social bit.ly/3Ir9fsh

Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/15/2025 · 37m

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · 26d

I loved interviewing Chris Melody Fields Figueredo on @powerstation.bsky.social about how Ballot Initiatives Strategy Center supports grassroots coalitions in winning ballot measures that move democracy forward. Hear her and share! bit.ly/4nI20Ws

Our power as citizens in this moment is to care

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ty Hobson Powell is a powerful voice for underserved communities, a leader who champions equity in #WDC and across this nation. His new book #TheFireThisTime asks us to push past apathy and embrace activism. Hear him and share!
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Podcast Episode · Power Station · 09/01/2025 · 39m

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is for everyone and everyone should be able to contribute

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 28

We get the power of technology to organize, mobilize voters and push equitable policy change forward. But there is a huge opportunity to do this more creatively, across silos and without corporatization. @mallory.techpolicy.social.ap.brid.gy tells all on @powerstation.bsky.social. bit.ly/46630D8

Podcast Episode · Power Station · 08/25/2025 · 34m

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you want to know what is happening with voting, redistricting, the Census and all things democracy (and we all need to) take a moment to hear my @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with the awesome @thecelinafactor.bsky.social CEO of @lwvus.bsky.social. bit.ly/45Jk40F

Our job is to organize the veteran flank of a much broader progressive movement

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 15

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I created @powerstation.bsky.social to amplify true change makers like Jose and @commondefense.bsky.social
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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 15

Veterans are not okay with authoritarianism, racism and the implosion of democratic norms. In fact, the 200,000 veterans who are members of @commondefense.bsky.social are standing up to this administration's devastating cuts to the V.A. and so much more. Listen and share!
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For José Vasquez, leading Common Defense, a national nonprofit comprised of 200,000 veterans who share progressive values, is an extension of the oath he took as a 17 year old enlistee. He swore to an

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 7

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Aug 7

Listen and share this powerful @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Sindy Benavides, founding executive director and exceptional leader of Aquí, The Accountability Movement. We talk about galvanizing the $4.1 trillion buying power of Latinos in America. (And follow me)!
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We are contributors, we are not takers

How is it possible that in 2025, America is funding and operationalizing daily raids on Latinos in the form of arrests, detainments, deportations and disappearances? What can justify the vilification

Organizing is the Swiss army knife of changemaking

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Jul 31

In this episode of @powerstation.bsky.social
@elyssafeder.bsky.social talks about how @risingorganizers.bsky.social, the nonprofit she founded is training a new generation of organizers and creating the organizing infrastructure that nonprofits need.
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Podcast Episode · Power Station · 07/28/2025 · 42m

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Jul 31

nonprofits generate to drive policies and investments that create responsive public systems and meet material human needs. The opining misses the reality that it is people, in affected communities that, when they organize, influence change. They miss that nonprofits are deeply endangered.

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Jul 31

It is clear that the @bsky.app community cares deeply about our battered democracy and the people, communities and institutions that are already impacted. But the opining often leaves out where solutions come from, it undervalues the innovation, expertise, research, data and strategies that

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Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Jul 24

Power Station @powerstation.bsky.social · Jul 24

@activeminds.bsky.social is leading a vital movement for mental health in America. My @powerstation.bsky.social interview with Brandi Pretlow goes deep into how standing with youth and young adults from middle school to college campuses is changing how we prioritize mental health.
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We all have mental health issues

Podcast Episode · Power Station · 07/21/2025 · 31m