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Shasta Willson
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Math geek, writer, dog lover
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@Seattle ICE protest Wednesday 6pm
January 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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@Olympia Vigil Wednesday at 5:30pm
January 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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@Tacoma vigil and ICE protest 6pm Wednesday
January 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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kenjennings.bsky.social
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are publicly breaking with Trump over his threats to seize Greenland — an unusual show of dissent that underscores how seriously his allies view the situation.
GOP lawmakers denounce Trump’s threats to seize Greenland
“This is a topic that should be dropped," said Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker.
www.politico.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to the Data Rescue Project

Time: look for three REAL stories of humorous or creative resistance to share

Prep: curate your feeds. Seek known, reliable, level-headed feeds. simpleresistance.us/keep-calm/

#threethings
#DoOneThing $: donate to the Data Rescue Project Time: look for three REAL stories of humorous or creative resistance to share Prep: curate your feeds. Seek known, reliable, level-headed feeds. (We have some starting points.) #threethings
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
codeamazon.bsky.social
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2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that da...
www.npr.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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50501movement.bsky.social
“We’re very, very sorry, mein Führer! We have punished the hotel that refused to host your Gestapo” - HHilton Hotels.

Imagine claiming you’re a ‘welcoming place for all’ while supporting the monsters throwing kids in concentration camps.

Hilton is asking for a massive boycott.
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
January 6th was a coordinated attempt to kidnap members of Congress, overturn a free and fair election by the people, and install a president whose criminality is simply unprecedented and whose involvement was complete...

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All Americans Know January 6th Was An Insurrection. The Decent, Patriotic Ones Care.
We all saw it.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: No more wars for oil! #cutTheFuel : don't buy gas Jan8

time: view and share this NPR retrospective on the Jan6 insurrection: apps.npr.org/jan-6-archive/

prep: NPR, PBS and hundreds of local stations are in our hands now. Buy a pass, donate, or get gear.

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing regularly $: on Thursday, January 8th, don't buy gas. #CutTheFuel in protest of wars for oil time: It’s January 6th. Keep the memory of the insurrection Trump incited fresh with posts, personal notes or by attending a protest. NPR has a powerful retrospective if you need a refresher or something to share. prep: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting just closed. That means NPR, PBS and hundreds of local tv and radio stations are our responsibility now. Donate, get merchandise, or buy a PBS pass for guilt-free entertainment. #ThreeThings to choose from
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
codeamazon.bsky.social
No rest for the wicked…worked!

www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Hilton Hotels refused ICE agents rooms, Trump administration says
The alleged refusal comes as the Department of Homeland Security has cracked down on alleged fraud in the Minneapolis area
www.the-independent.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: offer to pay off a school lunch debt, or sponsor classroom supplies. (Call the school or district.)

time: create a resistance playlist : simpleresistance.us/protest-play...

prep: find good news stories you can trust: simpleresistance.us/good-vibes/

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day. Make it a habit. $: call your school district and offer to pay off a lunch debt, or sponsor a classroom's new semester supplies time: if you're lagging or overwhelmed, build up a resistance playlist to inspire you. We've got lists to start you off! prep: sharing stories that inspire was more fun before ai complicated things. We compile several longstanding, human-intelligence (hi!) good-news sources you can read and share with confidence. #ThreeThings to choose from
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: take a friend to lunch and discuss the news

time: call Congress and demand they pass a War Powers resolution blocking Trump on Venezuela

prep: create a resistance tradition for January 6th. Make it American Guy Fawkes day. Never forget.

#ThreeThings
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: invest in time-saving, then invest the time

time: begin using Signal, or learn advanced skills

prep: join a local protest on Jan6 or Jan20 (or any other day -- we're keeping a seat warm for big events in spring!)

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: if you have something to return, or got a gift card, consider investing in a time-saver that will fuel resistance. For example, could you buy a kitchen convenience that would free up time to plan? time: begin using Signal, or read the EFF guide to use Signal more effectively. prep: winter protests are smaller. Imagine ten thousand people trying to park on snow-clogged roads... there are protests planned for January 6th (the insurrection) and January 20th (inauguration day). Find a local protest and start warming things up! #ThreeThings to choose from
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate an inspiring book

time: We're most effective when we do things we love. How could your hobbies fuel the resistance?

prep: if you have federal business, get it done in January. Another shutdown is likely in February.

#ThreeThings

SimpleResistance.com
#DoOneThing today $: donate an inspiring book (to a friend, little library, etc.) time: what do you love to do? cook, enjoy kids, paint, sing? We're most effective when we do the things that encourage us to do more, so indulge your skills and hobbies: how can you put them to work resisting? prep: We likely face another government shutdown in February so prepare now. If you have any official business like changes to social security (many are now in-person only) or obtaining documentation from the federal government, do it in January. #ThreeThings to inspire resistance every day, at SimpleResistance.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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simpleresistance.us
If making NYE resolutions is your thing, include resistance! We've got dozens of simple things you can do once...or make part of a better 2026!

simpleresistance.us/tag/resoluti...
new year 's resolutions is written on a piece of yellow paper
ALT: new year 's resolutions is written on a piece of yellow paper
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December 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: find a local meal network and replace fast food with fresh food by neighbors

time: review your year's resistance, or start a "Did it diary" for 2026 simpleresistance.us/did-it-diary/

prep: include resistance in your resolutions: simpleresistance.us/resolutions/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: find a local meal network and replace fast food with fresh food made by your neighbors time: review your year's resistance, or start a "Did it diary" to track next year's efforts. prep: include resistance in any resolutions you make, or pick an act of resistance to add to your resolutions this year. We have dozens of suggestions! #ThreeThings to choose from
December 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate unwanted gift cards to charity

time: use leftover holiday cards to demand Congress pass cosponsor H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act

prep: if you need anything postmarked in 2025, walk up to the counter : simpleresistance.us/postdate/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing regularly $: donate unwanted gift cards to charity (even some partially used ones!) time: use leftover holiday cards to demand Congress pass cosponsor H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, ending the pre-funding mandate. prep: if you need anything postmarked in 2025, walk up to the counter. Learn more about options for same-day postmarks by clicking through. #ThreeThings to choose from
December 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing as often as you can

$: do year-end financial tasks. simpleresistance.us/calendar-year/

time: Invite an activist friend to lunch for inspiration or brainstorming!

prep: Buy national park passes before Trump's face pollutes them in 2026: simpleresistance.us/trump-pass/

#Threethings
#DoOneThing as often as you can $: check for year-end financial planning before the year ends. Click through for checklists. time: if you're feeling stuck, demoralized, or just want to up your resistance in the new year, invite an activist friend to lunch for inspiration. prep: America the Beautiful National Park passes (annual and lifetime) will feature Trump's face in the new year. Buy yours now, with 2025 art. (Still good for 12 months.) #Threethings to choose from on any given day
December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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simpleresistance.us
Celebrating TWO-HUNDRED unique ideas on the site today! If you know someone who says there's nothing they can do, we guarantee anyone can find something here! If you really can't, tell us and we'll figure out something you can do, too. Seriously.

simpleresistance.us/how-to/
How-To - SimpleResistance.US
How to get started The Front Page Every day the front page has three actions. Pick something that interests you and just go do it. If you can’t do it today, put it on the calendar! If you don’t get it...
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December 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: check changes to charitable tax codes before final donations

time: if you mail thank you cards, add a few to politicians for things you appreciate

prep: resistance bingo is a great NYE activity. Visit the site to learn how to play: simpleresistance.us/resistance-b...

#ThreeThings
December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing
$: Spend expiring FSA/HSA funds. Donate surplus.

time: invite 1-5 friends to do something simple. You're building community.

prep: CERT trains neighbors to respond to emergencies. Find training resources: simpleresistance.us/cert-training/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every single day! We offer simple ideas. $: If you have FSA/HSA funds expiring, spend them and donate surpluses. (Click through for quick-click options.) time: invite 1-5 friends to do something simple together: visit your Senator or have tea while you write postcards. You're establishing a basis of trust, so make it easy and fun. prep: Community Emergency Response Teams are trained to step in until professional teams can arrive. These days, that might be days or weeks, making the training even more crucial. Click through to get started. #ThreeThings to choose from
December 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing every day

$: keep boycotting Starbucks

time: use new art supplies to design a Zine. Have fun and spread the word! simpleresistance.us/pamphlets/

prep: choose better thrift stores for donations. simpleresistance.us/thrift-better/

#ThreeThings to choose from each day
#DoOneThing every day. There are hundreds of simple actions! $: keep boycotting Starbucks time: use new art supplies to design a Zine. Have fun and spread the word about something that matters to you! prep: choose better thrift stores for donations. Click through for tips on finding less commercial or religion-free options locally. #ThreeThings to choose from each day
December 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to a phone fund for detainees

time: reach out to military friends and family today, even if you're estranged: simpleresistance.us/armed-allies/

prep: skip the commercial theater and stream holiday arts at home: simpleresistance.us/digital-trad...

#threethings
#DoOneThing (yes, even today!) $: donate to a phone fund for detainees or prisoners. Check with your local immigrant rights group, or click for options. time: reach out to military friends or family today, especially if they can't be home. If you're estranged, click through for tips. MAGA is quiet-quitting, and now is the time for outreach. prep: instead of a commercial movie experience today, traditional holiday arts like the Nutcracker Ballet are now available streaming, for a fee or in many cases free (consider a donation.) #ThreeThings to choose from
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: get LOCAL gift certificates

time: post new or high-quality goods on free or resale sites TODAY. Be someone's miracle.

prep: Watch It's a Wonderful Life or Klaus for your holiday viewing. Everything can fuel resistance!

#ThreeThings to choose from.
#DoOneThing every day! $: if you need last minute gifts, consider LOCAL gift certificates time: if you have new or high-quality used items you've been "meaning to sell" post them today to save someone's holiday. If you can afford to, make it free and be someone's miracle! prep: will you be watching movies with family? To sneak in resistance themes with the most MAGA relatives, consider It's a Wonderful Life. Or consider Klaus, a gorgeously illustrated, religion-free origin story for Santa set in a remote Scandinavian town with indigenous Sámi characters. It's pro-post-office too! #ThreeThings to choose from.
December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM