@smith-1960.bsky.social
Former middle school teacher (English and history), current shepherd, perpetual believer in justice, democracy, civic engagement, and peace.
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We’ve got until 9pm.
Make that call, send that text, canvass that poll site—these are the moments that decide this race.
Make that call, send that text, canvass that poll site—these are the moments that decide this race.
June 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We’ve got until 9pm.
Make that call, send that text, canvass that poll site—these are the moments that decide this race.
Make that call, send that text, canvass that poll site—these are the moments that decide this race.
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I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope.
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope.
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
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It’s not about impressing people w/power.
It’s about showing everyday people that there’s a force of resistance.
That they’re not alone.
And that sense of shared purpose is the soul of resistance.
Dictators want people to feel isolated & hopeless & alone.
And that’s a lie.
Protests prove it so.
It’s about showing everyday people that there’s a force of resistance.
That they’re not alone.
And that sense of shared purpose is the soul of resistance.
Dictators want people to feel isolated & hopeless & alone.
And that’s a lie.
Protests prove it so.
That's not to say they're useless. They are critical for movement building. But to pretend that these mass protests change anything in and of themselves is foolish. It has to be combined with institutional power.
April 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It’s not about impressing people w/power.
It’s about showing everyday people that there’s a force of resistance.
That they’re not alone.
And that sense of shared purpose is the soul of resistance.
Dictators want people to feel isolated & hopeless & alone.
And that’s a lie.
Protests prove it so.
It’s about showing everyday people that there’s a force of resistance.
That they’re not alone.
And that sense of shared purpose is the soul of resistance.
Dictators want people to feel isolated & hopeless & alone.
And that’s a lie.
Protests prove it so.
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Take a moment to breathe in the air of resistance and community.
And relish it.
It’s ours.
And it matters.
And relish it.
It’s ours.
And it matters.
April 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Take a moment to breathe in the air of resistance and community.
And relish it.
It’s ours.
And it matters.
And relish it.
It’s ours.
And it matters.
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If you're with ICE or any other authority targeting innocent migrants, don't expect cooperation from me. Your failure is a blessing for humanity. I hope your job is soul-draining. I am actively rooting for your anxiety and frustration. I would rather gargle broken glass than make your life easier.
January 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you're with ICE or any other authority targeting innocent migrants, don't expect cooperation from me. Your failure is a blessing for humanity. I hope your job is soul-draining. I am actively rooting for your anxiety and frustration. I would rather gargle broken glass than make your life easier.
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Flood the zone. Electeds, activists, & leaders, don’t assume people know what’s going on. Tell them everywhere that:
Trump & Republicans stopped Medicaid.
Trump & Republicans stopped housing assistance.
Trump & Republicans stopped schooling for children.
Trump & Republicans stopped Medicaid.
Trump & Republicans stopped housing assistance.
Trump & Republicans stopped schooling for children.
January 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Flood the zone. Electeds, activists, & leaders, don’t assume people know what’s going on. Tell them everywhere that:
Trump & Republicans stopped Medicaid.
Trump & Republicans stopped housing assistance.
Trump & Republicans stopped schooling for children.
Trump & Republicans stopped Medicaid.
Trump & Republicans stopped housing assistance.
Trump & Republicans stopped schooling for children.
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"Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day today, haven't we?"
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
January 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day today, haven't we?"
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
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I knew all this was going to happen. But nothing can really prepare you for what it feels like when the moment actually arrives. This is why we need each other and our communities. I plan to turn to them a lot in the coming years.
January 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I knew all this was going to happen. But nothing can really prepare you for what it feels like when the moment actually arrives. This is why we need each other and our communities. I plan to turn to them a lot in the coming years.