Darlena Cunha
@darlenacunha.bsky.social
Journalist, (NYT, Washington Post, TIME), against fascism.
Gainesville No kings
October 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Gainesville No kings
2000+ at Gainesville’s No Kings.
October 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
2000+ at Gainesville’s No Kings.
Today I wrote to my useless congresspeople to protect the endangered species act, using the link and language below. The endangered species act has been used broadly to protect entire ecosystems and environments using the court system to protect one species.
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
Protect the Endangered Species Act From Trump and Republican Attacks
A recent peer-reviewed study reaffirms what we’ve long known: the American people overwhelmingly support the ESA. In a nationally representative survey, more than 75% of Americans—including large majo...
actionnetwork.org
September 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Today I wrote to my useless congresspeople to protect the endangered species act, using the link and language below. The endangered species act has been used broadly to protect entire ecosystems and environments using the court system to protect one species.
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
Today I signed up for the organizing for democracy session put on by the ACLU. It will be on 9/9 at 8 p.m. via zoom. Link in the comments if you’d like to sign up! One small thing.
act.aclu.org/a/ppseriestr...
act.aclu.org/a/ppseriestr...
ACLU People Power Series: Organizing to Protect Democracy Session 3
I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!
act.aclu.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Today I signed up for the organizing for democracy session put on by the ACLU. It will be on 9/9 at 8 p.m. via zoom. Link in the comments if you’d like to sign up! One small thing.
act.aclu.org/a/ppseriestr...
act.aclu.org/a/ppseriestr...
Did you know Donald Trump and Dr. Oz are rolling out a new pre-approval program for seniors on Medicare and they are going to use AI to determine who needs care? I wrote my congresspeople using the form below to tell them to halt this program.
One small thing.
act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
One small thing.
act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage
Donald Trump and Dr. Oz want to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) choose which procedures Medicare will cover for individual patients -- with AI companies being paid based on how much money they save b...
act.indivisible.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Did you know Donald Trump and Dr. Oz are rolling out a new pre-approval program for seniors on Medicare and they are going to use AI to determine who needs care? I wrote my congresspeople using the form below to tell them to halt this program.
One small thing.
act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
One small thing.
act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
Gainesville’s Labor Day protest
September 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Gainesville’s Labor Day protest
In April, the Dept. of the Interior halted a major offshore wind project--Empire Wind using a study that they have not released to the public. Construction was ordered to resume, but no study. So I signed this telling them to release it.
climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?...
climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Tell Trump's Interior Sec: Stop Hiding the Empire Wind Study
In April of this year, Trump’s Department of the Interior slammed the brakes on a major offshore wind project—Empire Wind—using a “scientific study” that the public isn’t allowed to see. In fact, the...
climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In April, the Dept. of the Interior halted a major offshore wind project--Empire Wind using a study that they have not released to the public. Construction was ordered to resume, but no study. So I signed this telling them to release it.
climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?...
climatechangeresources.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?...
One small thing: I signed the Mill Creek petition. It's quite an old petition, but the legislation is still being considered, per LWV. This is Alachua County centered. Find small governmental fights in your town to devote two minutes to, too.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-5...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-5...
Sign the Petition
Stop the 523 home housing development in the City of Alachua next to the Mill Creek Sink
www.change.org
August 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
One small thing: I signed the Mill Creek petition. It's quite an old petition, but the legislation is still being considered, per LWV. This is Alachua County centered. Find small governmental fights in your town to devote two minutes to, too.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-5...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-5...
Today I called my state legislators on the Alligator Alacatraz delegation team to tell them how happy I am about the emptying of the facility.
(It's important to call AFTER something you want to happen starts happening, bc when people who disagree with it see it, they WILL be calling to complain.)
(It's important to call AFTER something you want to happen starts happening, bc when people who disagree with it see it, they WILL be calling to complain.)
August 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Today I called my state legislators on the Alligator Alacatraz delegation team to tell them how happy I am about the emptying of the facility.
(It's important to call AFTER something you want to happen starts happening, bc when people who disagree with it see it, they WILL be calling to complain.)
(It's important to call AFTER something you want to happen starts happening, bc when people who disagree with it see it, they WILL be calling to complain.)
I called my legislators about Alligator Alcatraz in response to the temporary judicial halt to construction. The language and their Florida numbers are below.
August 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I called my legislators about Alligator Alcatraz in response to the temporary judicial halt to construction. The language and their Florida numbers are below.
Today I gave $10 to a man outside a comvenience store sleeping on an old fake fur coat because he asked me for some spare change. I hope he’s okay today.
One small thing.
One small thing.
August 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Today I gave $10 to a man outside a comvenience store sleeping on an old fake fur coat because he asked me for some spare change. I hope he’s okay today.
One small thing.
One small thing.
Today I filled out a survey for the national arbor foundation and donated to them. I was touched by their old school mail campaign with all the loving parts taken care of. Plus I love trees. (Although the irony of using paper does not escape me) One small thing
August 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Today I filled out a survey for the national arbor foundation and donated to them. I was touched by their old school mail campaign with all the loving parts taken care of. Plus I love trees. (Although the irony of using paper does not escape me) One small thing
Today I signed up to take part in the “open the files” campaign through Citizens Impeachment. Their goal is to get at least 20 people from every district in the U.S. to send emails on September 2, the first day of the session. So share the link, too!
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
Sign up with Citizens' Impeachment
Citizens’ Impeachment is an organization powered by American citizens with a single goal: to get Donald Trump impeached, convicted, and removed from power.
citizensimpeachment.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Today I signed up to take part in the “open the files” campaign through Citizens Impeachment. Their goal is to get at least 20 people from every district in the U.S. to send emails on September 2, the first day of the session. So share the link, too!
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...
Today I filled out the August ACLU survey. Link below if you want to fill it out. It helps them keep tabs on what people are aware of and what their priorities are.
link.aclu.org/click/409422...
link.aclu.org/click/409422...
202508 ACLU Insight Panel
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
link.aclu.org
August 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today I filled out the August ACLU survey. Link below if you want to fill it out. It helps them keep tabs on what people are aware of and what their priorities are.
link.aclu.org/click/409422...
link.aclu.org/click/409422...
Today I signed up for the Brennan Center's Tuesday lecture: The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act
It's free, at 3 p.m. Sign up if you have the time! Link below.
brennan.swoogo.com/votingrights...
It's free, at 3 p.m. Sign up if you have the time! Link below.
brennan.swoogo.com/votingrights...
The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act
Experts discuss what remains of the landmark 1965 law after decades of attacks.
brennan.swoogo.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Today I signed up for the Brennan Center's Tuesday lecture: The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act
It's free, at 3 p.m. Sign up if you have the time! Link below.
brennan.swoogo.com/votingrights...
It's free, at 3 p.m. Sign up if you have the time! Link below.
brennan.swoogo.com/votingrights...
I signed this petition to protect drag performers surveillance in Florida.
“Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing The Killed Mermaid for everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.
sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
“Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing The Killed Mermaid for everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.
sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop invasive surveillance of drag performers and attendees in Florida!
In 2023, Florida passed legislation to demonize drag shows under the guise of protecting children. Despite it being blocked by federal courts for being unconstitutional, Florida officials are still tr...
sign.moveon.org
August 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I signed this petition to protect drag performers surveillance in Florida.
“Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing The Killed Mermaid for everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.
sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
“Florida’s Attorney General is subpoenaing The Killed Mermaid for everything from security footage to guest lists to performer contracts.
sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
I sent the letter below to my congresspeople via amnesty international urging them to stop the genocide in Gaza. One small thing.
act.amnestyusa.org/page/138002/...
act.amnestyusa.org/page/138002/...
JOIN THE CALL TO END GENOCIDE IN GAZA
Tell your elected leaders in Congress: the U.S. can save lives by stopping weapons transfers to the Israeli government and by calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
act.amnestyusa.org
August 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I sent the letter below to my congresspeople via amnesty international urging them to stop the genocide in Gaza. One small thing.
act.amnestyusa.org/page/138002/...
act.amnestyusa.org/page/138002/...
It is International Indigenous People Day. I donated $25 to Al Otro Lado to help the fight for immigrant rights. Link below if you'd like to help them reach their goal today.
One small thing.
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
One small thing.
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
Build Hope, Not Walls
Be the last line of defense. Join the fight for immigrants’ rights. The United States government is shutting its doors to refugees, expanding internment camps, and unleashing mass deportation program...
alotrolado.networkforgood.com
August 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It is International Indigenous People Day. I donated $25 to Al Otro Lado to help the fight for immigrant rights. Link below if you'd like to help them reach their goal today.
One small thing.
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
One small thing.
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
Today I called my lawmakers about restoring funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the upcoming hurricane season in Gainesville fl during. We will need coverage of life-threatening storms.
Rick Scott: (202) 224-5274
Ashley Moody: (202) 224-3041
Kat Cammack: (202) 225-5744
Rick Scott: (202) 224-5274
Ashley Moody: (202) 224-3041
Kat Cammack: (202) 225-5744
August 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today I called my lawmakers about restoring funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the upcoming hurricane season in Gainesville fl during. We will need coverage of life-threatening storms.
Rick Scott: (202) 224-5274
Ashley Moody: (202) 224-3041
Kat Cammack: (202) 225-5744
Rick Scott: (202) 224-5274
Ashley Moody: (202) 224-3041
Kat Cammack: (202) 225-5744
Today I emailed our County Commissioners to help save Lakeshore Drive. I'm pasting the language in the screen shot, if you locals want to do the same. Send to: bocc@alachuacounty.us
This is for Alachua County
This is for Alachua County
August 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Today I emailed our County Commissioners to help save Lakeshore Drive. I'm pasting the language in the screen shot, if you locals want to do the same. Send to: bocc@alachuacounty.us
This is for Alachua County
This is for Alachua County
One small thing: I filled out the ACLU survey for this month, to help them gather information. There are two days left to fill it out. Link below.
www.google.com/url?q=https:...
www.google.com/url?q=https:...
202508 ACLU Insight Panel
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.google.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
One small thing: I filled out the ACLU survey for this month, to help them gather information. There are two days left to fill it out. Link below.
www.google.com/url?q=https:...
www.google.com/url?q=https:...
After hearing nothing from the Orlando sentinel since the initial interest, today I shared the contact info with the organizer who has been gathering all the info on the school ICE story and told him how to pitch the editor in a fresh way.
One small thing
One small thing
July 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
After hearing nothing from the Orlando sentinel since the initial interest, today I shared the contact info with the organizer who has been gathering all the info on the school ICE story and told him how to pitch the editor in a fresh way.
One small thing
One small thing
Locals, you may have heard about the kerfuffle surrounding Sarah Rockwell, of our school board. Republicans are, of course, screaming about how she should resign. Write an email to the board to stand with Sarah Rockwell. Please email: boardmembers@gm.sbac.edu and sign with your name and zip code.
July 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Locals, you may have heard about the kerfuffle surrounding Sarah Rockwell, of our school board. Republicans are, of course, screaming about how she should resign. Write an email to the board to stand with Sarah Rockwell. Please email: boardmembers@gm.sbac.edu and sign with your name and zip code.
Make-up small thing: I emailed members of Alachua County Legislative Delegation about the cost of Alligator Alcatraz. Language below if you'd like to do the same thing, courtesy of the LWV.
July 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Make-up small thing: I emailed members of Alachua County Legislative Delegation about the cost of Alligator Alcatraz. Language below if you'd like to do the same thing, courtesy of the LWV.