Beyond Resistance Pod
@beyondresistance.bsky.social
Just 2 local organizers (Sarah Schulz & Jennifer Austin - Midland, MI) trying to stay sane through 4 more years of chaos and helping progressive groups in Red counties turn their voters Blue!
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We hear from blue dots in red communities that they don't know where to get started, so we created the 5 STEPS TO BUILDING BLUE POWER! PDF download free! Get started building blue power today from people who've actually done it!
#Election2026 #VoteBlue
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New episode! 🎙️
We talked with Suzanna Shkreli about protecting the vote, improving government services & building blue power in places that need it most.
She brings grit, heart & a lifetime of public service. This conversation? 🔥Tune in →
#BeyondResistance #SuzannaShkreli #VotingRights #Michigan
We talked with Suzanna Shkreli about protecting the vote, improving government services & building blue power in places that need it most.
She brings grit, heart & a lifetime of public service. This conversation? 🔥Tune in →
#BeyondResistance #SuzannaShkreli #VotingRights #Michigan
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
New episode! 🎙️
We talked with Suzanna Shkreli about protecting the vote, improving government services & building blue power in places that need it most.
She brings grit, heart & a lifetime of public service. This conversation? 🔥Tune in →
#BeyondResistance #SuzannaShkreli #VotingRights #Michigan
We talked with Suzanna Shkreli about protecting the vote, improving government services & building blue power in places that need it most.
She brings grit, heart & a lifetime of public service. This conversation? 🔥Tune in →
#BeyondResistance #SuzannaShkreli #VotingRights #Michigan
Trump is removing decades of protections meant to to reduce climate change and protect America in the world. We will all be worse off for the next three years. #EPA #ClimateChange
February 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Trump is removing decades of protections meant to to reduce climate change and protect America in the world. We will all be worse off for the next three years. #EPA #ClimateChange
It's interesting that some people think the idea of matriarchy is the subjugation of men, simply because the patriarchy is a system of domination.
#matriarchy #EqualityForAll
#matriarchy #EqualityForAll
February 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
It's interesting that some people think the idea of matriarchy is the subjugation of men, simply because the patriarchy is a system of domination.
#matriarchy #EqualityForAll
#matriarchy #EqualityForAll
It's not always elected officials who hold the power in your community. The person who organizes the school bake sale, the committee that makes the city parade happen, and the people who know who to ask and when others are in need.
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #CommunityPower
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #CommunityPower
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
It's not always elected officials who hold the power in your community. The person who organizes the school bake sale, the committee that makes the city parade happen, and the people who know who to ask and when others are in need.
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #CommunityPower
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #CommunityPower
Democracy only works if people do.
Our newest Beyond Resistance episode explores voting rights, data privacy & what it looks like to stand tall when systems are under pressure—without losing our humanity.
🎧 Now streaming.
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Our newest Beyond Resistance episode explores voting rights, data privacy & what it looks like to stand tall when systems are under pressure—without losing our humanity.
🎧 Now streaming.
@garlingilchrist.bsky.social @jlaustin13.bsky.social
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February 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Democracy only works if people do.
Our newest Beyond Resistance episode explores voting rights, data privacy & what it looks like to stand tall when systems are under pressure—without losing our humanity.
🎧 Now streaming.
@garlingilchrist.bsky.social @jlaustin13.bsky.social
beyondresistancepod.com
Our newest Beyond Resistance episode explores voting rights, data privacy & what it looks like to stand tall when systems are under pressure—without losing our humanity.
🎧 Now streaming.
@garlingilchrist.bsky.social @jlaustin13.bsky.social
beyondresistancepod.com
And before you say, we need to abolish ICE, not reform it, I get it. I’m all for abolishing. But we’re not gonna get it until 2029 & even then maybe only stringent reforms. I’m looking at what’s possible now. So call your reps & tell them to demand ICE reforms before voting yes on DHS spending bill.
February 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
And before you say, we need to abolish ICE, not reform it, I get it. I’m all for abolishing. But we’re not gonna get it until 2029 & even then maybe only stringent reforms. I’m looking at what’s possible now. So call your reps & tell them to demand ICE reforms before voting yes on DHS spending bill.
If you’re throwing a fit because a Puerto Rican American gave a concert in Spanish, but the message was loud & clear that his performance was about love, unity and the beauty in his Puerto Rican culture then your problem isn’t with Bad Bunny. It’s deeply rooted in yourself. #BadBunny #SuperBowlLX
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
If you’re throwing a fit because a Puerto Rican American gave a concert in Spanish, but the message was loud & clear that his performance was about love, unity and the beauty in his Puerto Rican culture then your problem isn’t with Bad Bunny. It’s deeply rooted in yourself. #BadBunny #SuperBowlLX
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Listening is the most important skill a leader can possess. Hearing feedback, getting ideas, and understanding voters concerns. Having all the information helps your team make educated decisions.
#OrganizingTips #BeyondResistance
#OrganizingTips #BeyondResistance
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Listening is the most important skill a leader can possess. Hearing feedback, getting ideas, and understanding voters concerns. Having all the information helps your team make educated decisions.
#OrganizingTips #BeyondResistance
#OrganizingTips #BeyondResistance
Take all the organizing advice from outsiders you want, but how to apply it to YOUR community is best left to you & others who know your community. Don't ignore historic tensions or systemic harms, but don't let them cripple your movement either.
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BeMindful
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BeMindful
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Take all the organizing advice from outsiders you want, but how to apply it to YOUR community is best left to you & others who know your community. Don't ignore historic tensions or systemic harms, but don't let them cripple your movement either.
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BeMindful
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BeMindful
It’s easy to get distracted by everything that’s going on, but remember that Democrats fought to get you ACA subsidies and the Republicans absolutely refused to negotiate. Instead, they gave a huge tax break to billionaires.
#TaxTheRich #TrumpBigBeautifulBill #ACASubsidies
#TaxTheRich #TrumpBigBeautifulBill #ACASubsidies
February 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
It’s easy to get distracted by everything that’s going on, but remember that Democrats fought to get you ACA subsidies and the Republicans absolutely refused to negotiate. Instead, they gave a huge tax break to billionaires.
#TaxTheRich #TrumpBigBeautifulBill #ACASubsidies
#TaxTheRich #TrumpBigBeautifulBill #ACASubsidies
We carry trauma inflicted by Trump & MAGA in our muscles & bones. Those affected personally even more so. That's why Sarah & I can't stop fighting & working for change. Even though we feel this dread, we know that it happens far from us & we have to keep going.
#NationalTrauma #TrumpRegime
#NationalTrauma #TrumpRegime
February 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
We carry trauma inflicted by Trump & MAGA in our muscles & bones. Those affected personally even more so. That's why Sarah & I can't stop fighting & working for change. Even though we feel this dread, we know that it happens far from us & we have to keep going.
#NationalTrauma #TrumpRegime
#NationalTrauma #TrumpRegime
On Ep. 47 we talk to Nikki Porcher, Dem candidate for Labor Commissioner in Georgia. No matter your situation, Nikki believes work should work for everyone . . . and she plans to make that true in Georgia!
Find Ep. 47 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Labor #Georgia #Midterms2026
Find Ep. 47 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Labor #Georgia #Midterms2026
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
On Ep. 47 we talk to Nikki Porcher, Dem candidate for Labor Commissioner in Georgia. No matter your situation, Nikki believes work should work for everyone . . . and she plans to make that true in Georgia!
Find Ep. 47 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Labor #Georgia #Midterms2026
Find Ep. 47 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!
#Labor #Georgia #Midterms2026
Have you ever been around someone who just talks about themselves & their opinions? LISTENING is the most important skill a leader & volunteer can cultivate. Listening to members, feedback & voters is invaluable to collect useable information AND bring people into the movement!
#LeadershipSkill
#LeadershipSkill
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Have you ever been around someone who just talks about themselves & their opinions? LISTENING is the most important skill a leader & volunteer can cultivate. Listening to members, feedback & voters is invaluable to collect useable information AND bring people into the movement!
#LeadershipSkill
#LeadershipSkill
In 2006 1/4 of my income went to childcare. Now that number can be as much as 35% for those on the lower end of income spectrum. Staying home w/ children should be a parental choice, not a matter of financial burden.
#Childcare #Affordability
#Childcare #Affordability
February 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
In 2006 1/4 of my income went to childcare. Now that number can be as much as 35% for those on the lower end of income spectrum. Staying home w/ children should be a parental choice, not a matter of financial burden.
#Childcare #Affordability
#Childcare #Affordability
🚨 Hot take: Democracy works better when more people show up.
This week on Beyond Resistance, we talk primaries, power, and why perfection is overrated—but participation is not. 💥
Featuring Michael White, U.S. Army vet, union leader, and Michigan State Senate candidate bringing DATA, not drama.
This week on Beyond Resistance, we talk primaries, power, and why perfection is overrated—but participation is not. 💥
Featuring Michael White, U.S. Army vet, union leader, and Michigan State Senate candidate bringing DATA, not drama.
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
🚨 Hot take: Democracy works better when more people show up.
This week on Beyond Resistance, we talk primaries, power, and why perfection is overrated—but participation is not. 💥
Featuring Michael White, U.S. Army vet, union leader, and Michigan State Senate candidate bringing DATA, not drama.
This week on Beyond Resistance, we talk primaries, power, and why perfection is overrated—but participation is not. 💥
Featuring Michael White, U.S. Army vet, union leader, and Michigan State Senate candidate bringing DATA, not drama.
A good leader recognizes and elevates other leaders. Delegate and find others' best magic. It's impossible (and detrimental to the work) to do everything yourself!
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BluePower
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BluePower
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
A good leader recognizes and elevates other leaders. Delegate and find others' best magic. It's impossible (and detrimental to the work) to do everything yourself!
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BluePower
#OrganizingTip #BeyondResistance #BluePower
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
When Sarah ran for office in 2018, the previous Democrat lost by 20 points. People in power told her it was impossible.
She lost by 4. That's a 16 point shift in 2 years!
Winning isn't always a "W". Sometimes it's shifting power & our Blueprint can help!
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#Grassroots
She lost by 4. That's a 16 point shift in 2 years!
Winning isn't always a "W". Sometimes it's shifting power & our Blueprint can help!
beyondresistancepod.com
#Grassroots
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
When Sarah ran for office in 2018, the previous Democrat lost by 20 points. People in power told her it was impossible.
She lost by 4. That's a 16 point shift in 2 years!
Winning isn't always a "W". Sometimes it's shifting power & our Blueprint can help!
beyondresistancepod.com
#Grassroots
She lost by 4. That's a 16 point shift in 2 years!
Winning isn't always a "W". Sometimes it's shifting power & our Blueprint can help!
beyondresistancepod.com
#Grassroots
Use data and technology to help create your best campaign and organizing strategies and targets, but always approach every situation with heart. Empathy and connection are the factors that bring people together, not data points.
#BeyondResistance #MovementMindset #Organize
#BeyondResistance #MovementMindset #Organize
February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Use data and technology to help create your best campaign and organizing strategies and targets, but always approach every situation with heart. Empathy and connection are the factors that bring people together, not data points.
#BeyondResistance #MovementMindset #Organize
#BeyondResistance #MovementMindset #Organize
🚨 Hot take: Performative doesn’t mean useless.
In this episode, we talk about why signs, hats, symbols & small actions are often the gateway to real organizing—not the enemy.
If we want people to level up, we have to stop shutting them down on Level 1!
@barbbyrum.bsky.social
In this episode, we talk about why signs, hats, symbols & small actions are often the gateway to real organizing—not the enemy.
If we want people to level up, we have to stop shutting them down on Level 1!
@barbbyrum.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
🚨 Hot take: Performative doesn’t mean useless.
In this episode, we talk about why signs, hats, symbols & small actions are often the gateway to real organizing—not the enemy.
If we want people to level up, we have to stop shutting them down on Level 1!
@barbbyrum.bsky.social
In this episode, we talk about why signs, hats, symbols & small actions are often the gateway to real organizing—not the enemy.
If we want people to level up, we have to stop shutting them down on Level 1!
@barbbyrum.bsky.social
It’s not the parties. It’s the power and the money. Another reason why no one should be a billionaire.
#PowerCorrupts #TaxTheRich
#PowerCorrupts #TaxTheRich
February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
It’s not the parties. It’s the power and the money. Another reason why no one should be a billionaire.
#PowerCorrupts #TaxTheRich
#PowerCorrupts #TaxTheRich
You'd think good policy would speak for itself, but our culture often dictates how people feel about any given issue. If you want to pass good policy, you have to get people behind it, and that means changing the culture.
#Collectivism #CommunitySupport #Culture #Policy
#Collectivism #CommunitySupport #Culture #Policy
February 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM
You'd think good policy would speak for itself, but our culture often dictates how people feel about any given issue. If you want to pass good policy, you have to get people behind it, and that means changing the culture.
#Collectivism #CommunitySupport #Culture #Policy
#Collectivism #CommunitySupport #Culture #Policy
It isn't easy in red communities, but it's necessary. Even if you don't think you can elect Democrats (you can, so try), encouraging like-minded people to apply for boards & committees is essential to name recognition, being heard & advancing priorities.
#LocalGovernment #GetInvolved #BeHeard
#LocalGovernment #GetInvolved #BeHeard
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
It isn't easy in red communities, but it's necessary. Even if you don't think you can elect Democrats (you can, so try), encouraging like-minded people to apply for boards & committees is essential to name recognition, being heard & advancing priorities.
#LocalGovernment #GetInvolved #BeHeard
#LocalGovernment #GetInvolved #BeHeard