Sandra Stewart
@sandrastewart.bsky.social
Principal & co-founder of Thinkshift Communications #BCorp + #1FTP. Board member at SF Baykeeper. Policy nerd. City lover. Compulsive messaging analyzer.
Many purpose-driven businesses are horrified but paralyzed by this reactionary moment--I wrote about how they can become unstuck and build collective power for @impactentrepreneur.com #sustainablebusiness
Strengthening collective power in a volatile landscape | Impact Entrepreneur
M any purpose-driven businesses feel stuck — wedged between fear of being targeted by government actors who oppose “woke” practices and anxiety about turnin ...
impactentrepreneur.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Many purpose-driven businesses are horrified but paralyzed by this reactionary moment--I wrote about how they can become unstuck and build collective power for @impactentrepreneur.com #sustainablebusiness
Sharp insights and calls to action in this @ssir.org article by Deb Nelson of the Just Economy Institute, Nwamaka Agbo of the Kataly Foundation, and Deborah Frieze of the Boston Impact Initiative and the Unlock Ownership Fund ssir.org/articles/ent...
Advancing Economic Justice in Reactionary Times (SSIR)
A conversation with leading funders on effective responses to crisis, getting unstuck, and whether philanthropy is doing enough.
ssir.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Sharp insights and calls to action in this @ssir.org article by Deb Nelson of the Just Economy Institute, Nwamaka Agbo of the Kataly Foundation, and Deborah Frieze of the Boston Impact Initiative and the Unlock Ownership Fund ssir.org/articles/ent...
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This isn’t about left vs. right.
This is about fighting back vs. losing.
The regime’s threats are too real and the stakes are too high to settle for the feckless, loser version of the Democratic Party we saw this week. In this moment when fascists are on the march, we need leadership with a spine.
This is about fighting back vs. losing.
The regime’s threats are too real and the stakes are too high to settle for the feckless, loser version of the Democratic Party we saw this week. In this moment when fascists are on the march, we need leadership with a spine.
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This isn’t about left vs. right.
This is about fighting back vs. losing.
The regime’s threats are too real and the stakes are too high to settle for the feckless, loser version of the Democratic Party we saw this week. In this moment when fascists are on the march, we need leadership with a spine.
This is about fighting back vs. losing.
The regime’s threats are too real and the stakes are too high to settle for the feckless, loser version of the Democratic Party we saw this week. In this moment when fascists are on the march, we need leadership with a spine.
Love this! As @scottwiener.bsky.social says: “It’s horrifying and perplexing ... why any government would want to put an end to Alzheimer’s research. And cancer research. And diabetes research. But that’s what the Trump administration is doing. California needs to go in the other direction.”
A new “California Foundation for Science and Health Research” would become the state-run equivalent of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation.
Scientists and state Democrats seek $23 billion bond to backstop Trump research cuts
A new “California Foundation for Science and Health Research” would become the state-run equivalent of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Love this! As @scottwiener.bsky.social says: “It’s horrifying and perplexing ... why any government would want to put an end to Alzheimer’s research. And cancer research. And diabetes research. But that’s what the Trump administration is doing. California needs to go in the other direction.”
"Americans will pay more at the pump if Donald Trump succeeds in tossing out tailpipe pollution regulations, a new analysis shows. That’s on top of job and GDP losses that could result from stifling innovation in cleaner transportation." Per @theverge.com www.theverge.com/news/789136/... #climate
Allowing more tailpipe pollution means higher fuel costs for Americans
The costs of Donald Trump’s climate sabotage
www.theverge.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"Americans will pay more at the pump if Donald Trump succeeds in tossing out tailpipe pollution regulations, a new analysis shows. That’s on top of job and GDP losses that could result from stifling innovation in cleaner transportation." Per @theverge.com www.theverge.com/news/789136/... #climate
“The U.S. military’s policy of opening the Pentagon to the press was never a favor to the journalists who cover the military, but rather an obligation to a country that asks its sons and daughters to volunteer for service.” Thanks Nancy Youssef: www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Why Is the Pentagon Afraid of the Press?
Pete Hegseth’s department is imposing restrictions that threaten to limit media scrutiny.
www.theatlantic.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“The U.S. military’s policy of opening the Pentagon to the press was never a favor to the journalists who cover the military, but rather an obligation to a country that asks its sons and daughters to volunteer for service.” Thanks Nancy Youssef: www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
In @fortune.com's AI newsletter: #AI in the workplace may actually be dragging down productivity. Per research from BetterUp Labs and Stanford University’s Social Media Lab, "some employees are using AI to create low-effort 'workslop,' which is time-consuming to clean up." Huh. Who'd've thought?
September 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In @fortune.com's AI newsletter: #AI in the workplace may actually be dragging down productivity. Per research from BetterUp Labs and Stanford University’s Social Media Lab, "some employees are using AI to create low-effort 'workslop,' which is time-consuming to clean up." Huh. Who'd've thought?
“It’s easy to stand up and speak out when there’s nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose.” --Jerry Greenfield, on resigning from Ben & Jerry's
September 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“It’s easy to stand up and speak out when there’s nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose.” --Jerry Greenfield, on resigning from Ben & Jerry's
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Devin Culbertson of @groundedsolutions.bsky.social and Integrated Purposes Devin Murphy outline a three step approach to build a sustainable financing market for community ownership housing models.
Could it deliver a new wave of community wealth generation?
impactalpha.com/financing-th...
Could it deliver a new wave of community wealth generation?
impactalpha.com/financing-th...
Financing the future of community ownership
Financing community ownership: Scaling models that build wealth and expand affordable housing.
impactalpha.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Devin Culbertson of @groundedsolutions.bsky.social and Integrated Purposes Devin Murphy outline a three step approach to build a sustainable financing market for community ownership housing models.
Could it deliver a new wave of community wealth generation?
impactalpha.com/financing-th...
Could it deliver a new wave of community wealth generation?
impactalpha.com/financing-th...
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Many American politicians are learning from Vienna, which is combatting housing scarcity+climate change-- all at the same time.
This group from Portland is another example.
To go on a podcast jaunt and read more about Vienna's green social housing, check out our feature from June on @npr.org 📻🎧🌍
This group from Portland is another example.
To go on a podcast jaunt and read more about Vienna's green social housing, check out our feature from June on @npr.org 📻🎧🌍
September 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Many American politicians are learning from Vienna, which is combatting housing scarcity+climate change-- all at the same time.
This group from Portland is another example.
To go on a podcast jaunt and read more about Vienna's green social housing, check out our feature from June on @npr.org 📻🎧🌍
This group from Portland is another example.
To go on a podcast jaunt and read more about Vienna's green social housing, check out our feature from June on @npr.org 📻🎧🌍
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What will it take to realize the potential of community ownership housing? Devin Culbertson @groundedsolutions.bsky.social and Devin Murphy have action-ready ideas, vetted by investors. @impactalpha.com
Financing the future of community ownership
Financing community ownership: Scaling models that build wealth and expand affordable housing.
impactalpha.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
What will it take to realize the potential of community ownership housing? Devin Culbertson @groundedsolutions.bsky.social and Devin Murphy have action-ready ideas, vetted by investors. @impactalpha.com
This is such a fantastic idea. I want one in my city! #sustainability #circularity #urbanism
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
Sweden’s ‘Secondhand Only’ Shopping Mall Is Changing Retail
Op-ed: Circular retail is not just about what we buy, but how and where we buy it.
nextcity.org
September 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This is such a fantastic idea. I want one in my city! #sustainability #circularity #urbanism
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
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Joe Rogan is spreading climate misinformation on one of the country’s most popular podcasts, scientists say—and he’s not the only one.
Climate Scientist Cited By Joe Rogan Slams Podcaster For Spreading 'Dumb' Misinformation
Joe Rogan is spreading climate misinformation on one of the country’s most popular podcasts, scientists say—and he’s not the only one.
www.forbes.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Joe Rogan is spreading climate misinformation on one of the country’s most popular podcasts, scientists say—and he’s not the only one.
What the living ...?
Out of the blue, Trump called the Norwegian finance minister to ask when he would get the Nobel prize suggesting he would impose tariffs if he did not www.dn.no/politikk/fre...
Kilder til DN: Trump tok opp nobelpris i tolltelefon med Stoltenberg (+)
Ut av det blå, mens finansminister Jens Stoltenberg gikk på gaten i Oslo, ringte Donald Trump fra Det hvite hus. Han ville ha Nobelprisen – og diskutere toll.
www.dn.no
August 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
What the living ...?
I wrote this article for the #BCorp publication B The Change, but it applies to all impact-driven businesses: The way we thrive in difficult times is not by pulling back on our values, but by doubling down on them!
#sustainablebusiness
#sustainablebusiness
Purpose-driven businesses unite! A thriving ecosystem is in our hands
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
bthechange.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I wrote this article for the #BCorp publication B The Change, but it applies to all impact-driven businesses: The way we thrive in difficult times is not by pulling back on our values, but by doubling down on them!
#sustainablebusiness
#sustainablebusiness
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We’re advancing SB 627 to ban extreme masking by law enforcement in CA, including federal agents. Masked policing is terrifying, destroys trust & leads to violence.
In this powerful piece, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, explains why our proposal is legally defensible as to federal agents:
In this powerful piece, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, explains why our proposal is legally defensible as to federal agents:
California law targets ICE agents’ use of masks. Is the practice constitutional? | Opinion
“Wearing masks is not necessary for ICE to perform its functions,” writes UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky.
www.sacbee.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We’re advancing SB 627 to ban extreme masking by law enforcement in CA, including federal agents. Masked policing is terrifying, destroys trust & leads to violence.
In this powerful piece, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, explains why our proposal is legally defensible as to federal agents:
In this powerful piece, Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, explains why our proposal is legally defensible as to federal agents:
A worthy effort #philanthropy #billionaires
To the Barricades! Alan S. Davis on the Newly Launched Extreme Wealth Center
We talked with Davis, the initiative's founder, about confronting concentrated wealth and how philanthropy can move the needle on billionaire greed.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A worthy effort #philanthropy #billionaires
Wow. I believe it's a financial decision -- driven by politics.
straightforward Trump appeasement. a bribe from a company wanting regulatory approval variety.com/2025/tv/news...
CBS to Cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Citing ‘Financial Decision’
CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night
variety.com
July 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Wow. I believe it's a financial decision -- driven by politics.
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Choice quote in this by @jeffstjohn.bsky.social: “If operators of coal plants could make more money by running coal plants more often, they would. Running them more will only distort market prices and drive up costs for families and small businesses.” Sigh. #cleanenergy #climate
Trump’s push to keep coal plants running could cost consumers billions
The DOE’s emergency stay-open orders for aging fossil-fuel plants are forcing unexpected costs onto utility customers. Additional orders would deepen the…
www.canarymedia.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Choice quote in this by @jeffstjohn.bsky.social: “If operators of coal plants could make more money by running coal plants more often, they would. Running them more will only distort market prices and drive up costs for families and small businesses.” Sigh. #cleanenergy #climate
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First Mahmoud Khalil now this (and so many more stories that don't get press). Along with how unnecessary all these detentions are, it is just so cruel to put these pregnant people through this. My heart goes out to this woman, her husband, and their baby.
Guilherme Lemes Cardoso E Silva, an artist known for painting murals across the Bay Area, was taken into custody by ICE agents. His wife is now pleading for his release before their baby is born.
July 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
First Mahmoud Khalil now this (and so many more stories that don't get press). Along with how unnecessary all these detentions are, it is just so cruel to put these pregnant people through this. My heart goes out to this woman, her husband, and their baby.
Here's a sharp piece from @insidephilanthropy.com questioning the supposed flood of foundation money in response to regime actions #philanthropy
Is the Sector Really Expanding Payout? Or Is That a Dangerous Illusion?
Reports of increased payout are everywhere, but the same names predominate. To what extent is the sector actually increasing its funding in response to Trump's cuts?
www.insidephilanthropy.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Here's a sharp piece from @insidephilanthropy.com questioning the supposed flood of foundation money in response to regime actions #philanthropy
Like too many things, this seems bad: at least 23,000 documented, full-time positions at #nonprofits have been eliminated since Inauguration Day #unemployment
What We Know — and Don’t Know — About the Nonprofit Layoff Crisis
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is culling layoff information from news reports and 48 WARN databases. This estimate is unavailable elsewhere because the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes unempl...
www.philanthropy.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Like too many things, this seems bad: at least 23,000 documented, full-time positions at #nonprofits have been eliminated since Inauguration Day #unemployment
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"more than 1,000 counties — one out of three in the nation — do not have the equivalent of even one full-time local journalist."
Uhhh... this is catastrophic for democracy.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/new-...
Uhhh... this is catastrophic for democracy.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/new-...
New report maps a “severe” shortage of local journalists in the U.S.
The report from Rebuild Local News and Muck Rack finds that more than 1,000 counties — one out of three in the nation — do not have the equivalent of even one full-time local journalist.
www.niemanlab.org
July 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"more than 1,000 counties — one out of three in the nation — do not have the equivalent of even one full-time local journalist."
Uhhh... this is catastrophic for democracy.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/new-...
Uhhh... this is catastrophic for democracy.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/new-...
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The deranged tidal wave of bigoted attacks against Zohran Mamdani, Ilhan Omar & other Muslim leaders is vile & dangerous.
People have every right to oppose any elected official. Attacking them for their religion, however, crosses a bright red line.
We all need to call out this hatred.
People have every right to oppose any elected official. Attacking them for their religion, however, crosses a bright red line.
We all need to call out this hatred.
July 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The deranged tidal wave of bigoted attacks against Zohran Mamdani, Ilhan Omar & other Muslim leaders is vile & dangerous.
People have every right to oppose any elected official. Attacking them for their religion, however, crosses a bright red line.
We all need to call out this hatred.
People have every right to oppose any elected official. Attacking them for their religion, however, crosses a bright red line.
We all need to call out this hatred.