Christopher J Herrera
@cjherrera.bsky.social
Director of Communications | Rainforest Action Network | RAN.org
Pro-Football | Anti-FIFA | Pro-Oakland
All opinions > All mine
Pro-Football | Anti-FIFA | Pro-Oakland
All opinions > All mine
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"Protest and civil disobedience have played a critical role in this nation’s history – fighting against racial discrimination, disenfranchisement, and other human rights violations. In this political moment, the need for protest and collective resistance is more critical than ever." #ProtectProtest
June 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Protest and civil disobedience have played a critical role in this nation’s history – fighting against racial discrimination, disenfranchisement, and other human rights violations. In this political moment, the need for protest and collective resistance is more critical than ever." #ProtectProtest
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If America makes it through, this great woman will someday be its president
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that she signed an executive order seeking greater transparency from federal immigration officials. She said the city will submit regular Freedom of Information Act requests to find out who ICE is detaining and on what grounds.
June 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
If America makes it through, this great woman will someday be its president
Coordinated solidarity and resistance is necessary against coordinated intimidation and political unconstitutional prosecution.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...
Boston-area climate activists report visits from the FBI
Local climate activists are on edge after people claiming to be FBI agents visited at least six at their homes on the same day in Greater Boston in March. Weeks later, the motivations behind these vis...
www.wbur.org
May 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Coordinated solidarity and resistance is necessary against coordinated intimidation and political unconstitutional prosecution.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...
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HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
March 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
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"Today, as we bear witness to this coordinated assault on basic human rights here in the U.S, we cannot stand by silently. Because these assaults on humanity...represent a strategy to distract us, divide us & consolidate power" –RAN Executive Director, Ginger Cassady www.newsweek.com/trumps-immed...
Trump's Immediate Assault on Human Rights Must Stop | Opinion
We need strong pushback from Congress against the cynical agenda of this administration and all of us must fight with cross-movement solidarity for the rights and equality of all. We are stronger toge...
www.newsweek.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Today, as we bear witness to this coordinated assault on basic human rights here in the U.S, we cannot stand by silently. Because these assaults on humanity...represent a strategy to distract us, divide us & consolidate power" –RAN Executive Director, Ginger Cassady www.newsweek.com/trumps-immed...
"There is one theme through Trump’s executive orders on energy and the environment — maximize corporate profits no matter the cost."
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Statement on Trump Inauguration Day Executive Orders - Rainforest Action Network
Following the issuance of sweeping executive orders on Monday, January 20, 2025, Rainforest Action Network Executive Director Ginger Cassady issued the following statement: There is one dominant theme...
www.ran.org
January 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
"There is one theme through Trump’s executive orders on energy and the environment — maximize corporate profits no matter the cost."
www.ran.org/press-releas...
www.ran.org/press-releas...
The new administration’s middle-finger doctrine revving its ignorance spewing engines. #climatechanged #alternatefacts #fossilfools
January 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The new administration’s middle-finger doctrine revving its ignorance spewing engines. #climatechanged #alternatefacts #fossilfools
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sesame street isn't supposed to make money. the post office isn't supposed to make money. not everything is supposed to MAKE MONEY
December 16, 2024 at 4:16 PM
sesame street isn't supposed to make money. the post office isn't supposed to make money. not everything is supposed to MAKE MONEY
H.R. 9495 is a massive threat to political dissent and public protest. #resist
theintercept.com/2024/12/06/i...
theintercept.com/2024/12/06/i...
Silencing Dissent: Attacks on Free Speech and Nonprofits Are Already Ramping Up
Trump may soon have a new weapon to target critics: the ability to label any nonprofit “terrorist-supporting” and take away its tax-exempt status.
theintercept.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:13 PM
H.R. 9495 is a massive threat to political dissent and public protest. #resist
theintercept.com/2024/12/06/i...
theintercept.com/2024/12/06/i...
Goodness me.
Time to break out the wallet.
Time to break out the wallet.
The incomparable Franco Baresi in Milan's 125th anniversary shirt.
(Pic from AC Milan).
(Pic from AC Milan).
December 5, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Goodness me.
Time to break out the wallet.
Time to break out the wallet.
There's a saying that football is 'the most important of unimportant things.'
Acknowledging that influence and platform and community to promote equality and respect and shared humanity is a worthwhile effort.
Props to the good souls at @footballramble.bsky.social
Acknowledging that influence and platform and community to promote equality and respect and shared humanity is a worthwhile effort.
Props to the good souls at @footballramble.bsky.social
"As the captain of a football club you owe it to your community to say everyone is welcome."
Andy gives his take on the Rainbow Laces armband controversy.
Listen to the Football Ramble 👉 lnk.to/ramble
Andy gives his take on the Rainbow Laces armband controversy.
Listen to the Football Ramble 👉 lnk.to/ramble
December 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM
There's a saying that football is 'the most important of unimportant things.'
Acknowledging that influence and platform and community to promote equality and respect and shared humanity is a worthwhile effort.
Props to the good souls at @footballramble.bsky.social
Acknowledging that influence and platform and community to promote equality and respect and shared humanity is a worthwhile effort.
Props to the good souls at @footballramble.bsky.social
“If we're going to count on them to mop up our historical emissions… we can't at the same time use them to offset future fossil fuel emissions.”
Carbon markets are just that — markets. Not climate solutions. #climatechaos
Carbon markets are just that — markets. Not climate solutions. #climatechaos
An All-Star roster of climate scientists cleared their throats recently and it was something to behold.
Their message to Net-Zero experts in every sector?
You're Doing It Wrong 🧪
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Their message to Net-Zero experts in every sector?
You're Doing It Wrong 🧪
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Scientists Behind ‘Net Zero’ Concept Say Nations Are Getting It Wrong
In a new study, high-profile climate scientists say countries are using flawed carbon accounting by relying too heavily on trees and oceans to absorb new carbon emissions.
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:48 PM
“If we're going to count on them to mop up our historical emissions… we can't at the same time use them to offset future fossil fuel emissions.”
Carbon markets are just that — markets. Not climate solutions. #climatechaos
Carbon markets are just that — markets. Not climate solutions. #climatechaos
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This is your daily reminder that this really did happen.
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
This is your daily reminder that this really did happen.
An amazing book about Indigenous resistance to corporate greed and our #climatecrisis.
This year, #InternationalJaguarDay happens to also be on Black Friday. Today only, for every copy of "We Will Be Jaguars" sold, $10 will go directly to Amazon Frontlines to support Indigenous communities protecting this vital ecosystem. 🌿🐆
Grab your copy and learn more: bookshop.org/p/books/we-w...
Grab your copy and learn more: bookshop.org/p/books/we-w...
We Will Be Jaguars (Reese's Book Club Pick): A Memoir of My People a book by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson
REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "An unforgettable memoir about fighting for your home and your heart." --Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club November '24 Pick) From a fearless, internationally acclaimed activ...
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November 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM
An amazing book about Indigenous resistance to corporate greed and our #climatecrisis.
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Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family.
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
November 27, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family.
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
In these dark times for our nation, it's nice to find a sliver of light.
> Tillman, Tillman and Pepi for PSV <
#UCL #USMNT
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> Tillman, Tillman and Pepi for PSV <
#UCL #USMNT
bsky.app/profile/usmn...
November 27, 2024 at 10:07 PM
In these dark times for our nation, it's nice to find a sliver of light.
> Tillman, Tillman and Pepi for PSV <
#UCL #USMNT
bsky.app/profile/usmn...
> Tillman, Tillman and Pepi for PSV <
#UCL #USMNT
bsky.app/profile/usmn...
Fireworks shenanigans at #OaklandBallers field.
I heard this VERY clearly at my house. I do not live close to that field. #OakTown
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I heard this VERY clearly at my house. I do not live close to that field. #OakTown
www.reddit.com/r/oakland/s/...
From the oakland community on Reddit: Video from a security guard at Baller’s Field
Explore this post and more from the oakland community
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November 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Fireworks shenanigans at #OaklandBallers field.
I heard this VERY clearly at my house. I do not live close to that field. #OakTown
www.reddit.com/r/oakland/s/...
I heard this VERY clearly at my house. I do not live close to that field. #OakTown
www.reddit.com/r/oakland/s/...
— Those least responsible for our climate crisis continue to pay the highest costs.
— Those most responsible continue to refuse to pay their share.
#PayUp
— Those most responsible continue to refuse to pay their share.
#PayUp
November 26, 2024 at 10:59 PM
— Those least responsible for our climate crisis continue to pay the highest costs.
— Those most responsible continue to refuse to pay their share.
#PayUp
— Those most responsible continue to refuse to pay their share.
#PayUp
We are all keepers of history now — so we need to keep the truth alive.
Because it's in for a deep scrubbing.
Because it's in for a deep scrubbing.
And yet the leader of this insurrection walked free — and returned to run the government he tried to overthrow
November 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM
We are all keepers of history now — so we need to keep the truth alive.
Because it's in for a deep scrubbing.
Because it's in for a deep scrubbing.
This #Spurs season make no sense. They’re like an absurdist art collective.
Big Ange should start wearing a cape, a monocle, and jodhpurs on touchline.
Big Ange should start wearing a cape, a monocle, and jodhpurs on touchline.
November 23, 2024 at 7:44 PM
This #Spurs season make no sense. They’re like an absurdist art collective.
Big Ange should start wearing a cape, a monocle, and jodhpurs on touchline.
Big Ange should start wearing a cape, a monocle, and jodhpurs on touchline.
Normalize clear factual language.
Trump has been a racist his entire life, from being sued by the DOJ for racial discrimination in 73 to his hateful racist language during his entire political career.
PS - Please keep scoring but please stop being a wanker, Pulisic.
Trump has been a racist his entire life, from being sued by the DOJ for racial discrimination in 73 to his hateful racist language during his entire political career.
PS - Please keep scoring but please stop being a wanker, Pulisic.
Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard, considered one of the greatest players in American men’s soccer history, has criticized Christian Pulisic and called into question his awareness surrounding the political climate in the United States.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Normalize clear factual language.
Trump has been a racist his entire life, from being sued by the DOJ for racial discrimination in 73 to his hateful racist language during his entire political career.
PS - Please keep scoring but please stop being a wanker, Pulisic.
Trump has been a racist his entire life, from being sued by the DOJ for racial discrimination in 73 to his hateful racist language during his entire political career.
PS - Please keep scoring but please stop being a wanker, Pulisic.