Laura Brown
@decolonialpsychdoc.bsky.social
Psychologist, activist, author
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Excellent: "The administration withdrew its challenge to a ruling halting its effort to strip funding from schools and colleges with D.E.I. programs."
Courage.
Resistance persistence.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Courage.
Resistance persistence.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Trump Administration Drops Appeal in School D.E.I. Lawsuit
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Excellent: "The administration withdrew its challenge to a ruling halting its effort to strip funding from schools and colleges with D.E.I. programs."
Courage.
Resistance persistence.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Courage.
Resistance persistence.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
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"U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield ruled that Sarcone "is not lawfully serving as Acting U.S. Attorney" . . . The steps Bondi took to keep Sarcone in his job, Schofield wrote, were not legal."
Good.
www.cbsnews.com/news/john-sa...
Good.
www.cbsnews.com/news/john-sa...
Judge disqualifies acting U.S. attorney handling 2 Letitia James investigations
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
www.cbsnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield ruled that Sarcone "is not lawfully serving as Acting U.S. Attorney" . . . The steps Bondi took to keep Sarcone in his job, Schofield wrote, were not legal."
Good.
www.cbsnews.com/news/john-sa...
Good.
www.cbsnews.com/news/john-sa...
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Stunning votes in both the House (on healthcare) and in the Senate (on war powers) yesterday.
Citizen protests and engagement fuel lawmaker resistance to cruelty, and dishonesty, and tyranny.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Citizen protests and engagement fuel lawmaker resistance to cruelty, and dishonesty, and tyranny.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Donald Trump can’t count on Congress to have his back any more
Republicans dealt the president a series of rebukes Thursday that cast fresh doubt about his sway on Capitol Hill.
www.politico.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Stunning votes in both the House (on healthcare) and in the Senate (on war powers) yesterday.
Citizen protests and engagement fuel lawmaker resistance to cruelty, and dishonesty, and tyranny.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Citizen protests and engagement fuel lawmaker resistance to cruelty, and dishonesty, and tyranny.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Is Trump DARVO-ing a mother of three who has just been shot?
"Mr. Trump falsely claimed that the victim, Renee Nicole Good, “behaved horribly” and “ran him over,” referring to the ICE agent."
(For more on DARVO & Trump's use of it: www.jjfreyd.com/darvo)
Gift:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
"Mr. Trump falsely claimed that the victim, Renee Nicole Good, “behaved horribly” and “ran him over,” referring to the ICE agent."
(For more on DARVO & Trump's use of it: www.jjfreyd.com/darvo)
Gift:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Opinion | I’m the Mayor of Minneapolis. Trump Is Lying to You.
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Is Trump DARVO-ing a mother of three who has just been shot?
"Mr. Trump falsely claimed that the victim, Renee Nicole Good, “behaved horribly” and “ran him over,” referring to the ICE agent."
(For more on DARVO & Trump's use of it: www.jjfreyd.com/darvo)
Gift:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
"Mr. Trump falsely claimed that the victim, Renee Nicole Good, “behaved horribly” and “ran him over,” referring to the ICE agent."
(For more on DARVO & Trump's use of it: www.jjfreyd.com/darvo)
Gift:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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Resistance persistence means everything right now.
"We can be devastated and outraged, and we can force ourselves to take action when that is the last thing our grieving minds want to do. . . . "
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
“When will it stop?”
January 8, 2025
roberthubbell.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Resistance persistence means everything right now.
Reposted by Laura Brown
Resistance persistence means everything right now.
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Resistance persistence means everything right now.
Reposted by Laura Brown
"We can be devastated and outraged, and we can force ourselves to take action when that is the last thing our grieving minds want to do. . . . "
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
“When will it stop?”
January 8, 2025
roberthubbell.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"We can be devastated and outraged, and we can force ourselves to take action when that is the last thing our grieving minds want to do. . . . "
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
“When will it stop?” It will stop when enough of us say so. It is that simple, and that hard."
-- @roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
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Two very interesting election outcomes:
1. "Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought"
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
2. "Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset"
georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
1. "Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought"
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
2. "Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset"
georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset • Georgia Recorder
A Watkinsville Democrat defeated a Republican in a two-way race Tuesday, flipping a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
georgiarecorder.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Two very interesting election outcomes:
1. "Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought"
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
2. "Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset"
georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
1. "Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought"
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
2. "Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset"
georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/09/d...
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Do not give up! Despair and apathy is exactly what tyrants need. Hope and courage is what brings democracy and decency back.
I honor these courageous judges. Only a fraction of cases get to the Supreme Court; the lower court decisions truly matter.
And I honor the activists for their courage.
I honor these courageous judges. Only a fraction of cases get to the Supreme Court; the lower court decisions truly matter.
And I honor the activists for their courage.
Judge Says Trump Must End Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Do not give up! Despair and apathy is exactly what tyrants need. Hope and courage is what brings democracy and decency back.
I honor these courageous judges. Only a fraction of cases get to the Supreme Court; the lower court decisions truly matter.
And I honor the activists for their courage.
I honor these courageous judges. Only a fraction of cases get to the Supreme Court; the lower court decisions truly matter.
And I honor the activists for their courage.
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Everyday Americans sitting on grand juries prove to be rational and decent and decent in the face of a broken corrupt cruel regime.
"It was a striking rejection of the administration’s retribution campaign."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
"It was a striking rejection of the administration’s retribution campaign."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
A Grand Jury Again Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Everyday Americans sitting on grand juries prove to be rational and decent and decent in the face of a broken corrupt cruel regime.
"It was a striking rejection of the administration’s retribution campaign."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
"It was a striking rejection of the administration’s retribution campaign."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
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A few hours ago I returned from a trip to Australia and Asia. I return with renewed appreciation and hope for people around the globe and for our planet and for our particular American potential for resistance, decency, hope, and courage.
We can do this.
@roberthublar.bsky.social
We can do this.
@roberthublar.bsky.social
Reasons for hope as we head into the weekend.
December 13, 2025
roberthubbell.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A few hours ago I returned from a trip to Australia and Asia. I return with renewed appreciation and hope for people around the globe and for our planet and for our particular American potential for resistance, decency, hope, and courage.
We can do this.
@roberthublar.bsky.social
We can do this.
@roberthublar.bsky.social
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"[W]e’ve had horrific shootings . . Hate is awful, yet feels ascendant. That’s not fair. Or right. Or acceptable. But I also know this: the way we eradicate—or at least overcome—hate is by winning our current fight. . . Below is proof that we can prevail."
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social
Extra! Extra! 12/14 💔❤️
Good news on a hard day.
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"[W]e’ve had horrific shootings . . Hate is awful, yet feels ascendant. That’s not fair. Or right. Or acceptable. But I also know this: the way we eradicate—or at least overcome—hate is by winning our current fight. . . Below is proof that we can prevail."
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social
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"Trump's handling of the economy has him under water with several key groups, including some that are important to his coalition. For example. . . In the suburbs, which are often critical in swing districts, more disapprove by a 60%-33% margin."
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.
www.npr.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Trump's handling of the economy has him under water with several key groups, including some that are important to his coalition. For example. . . In the suburbs, which are often critical in swing districts, more disapprove by a 60%-33% margin."
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
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Excellent piece by Anne DePrince:
"the psychological consequences of #betrayaltrauma – from minimizing the abuse to psychological distress – can feed into myths that people have about intimate violence."
But we can change the conversation.
My new piece @theconversation.com. @jjfreyd.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-iwasfift...
But we can change the conversation.
My new piece @theconversation.com. @jjfreyd.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-iwasfift...
The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens
The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.
theconversation.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Excellent piece by Anne DePrince:
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New: Our DARVO short-form measure (DARVO-SF) published in peer-reviewed journal. We also report that DARVO exposure is associated with trauma symptoms:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41378681/
Full text:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...
More measures:
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41378681/
Full text:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...
More measures:
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
New: Our DARVO short-form measure (DARVO-SF) published in peer-reviewed journal. We also report that DARVO exposure is associated with trauma symptoms:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41378681/
Full text:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...
More measures:
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41378681/
Full text:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/articles...
More measures:
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
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Why does this need to be said again?
Replace betrayal with courage: Release all of the Epstein Files
by Jennifer J. Freyd and Monica J. Casper, The Hill, 16 September 2025
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
by Jennifer J. Freyd and Monica J. Casper, The Hill, 16 September 2025
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
thehill.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Why does this need to be said again?
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"It's another level of betrayal. It's institutional betrayal."
-Jess Michaels
I agree: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
-Jess Michaels
I agree: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
'Another level of betrayal': Survivors search the Epstein files to find nothing
Despite giving an FBI interview and victim statement, Epstein victim Jess Michaels finds no trace of her evidence in the vast trove published online.
www.abc.net.au
December 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"It's another level of betrayal. It's institutional betrayal."
-Jess Michaels
I agree: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
-Jess Michaels
I agree: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
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In this week's edition of Extra Extra @jesscraven101.bsky.social provides another long list of good things that have happened:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
including this activism from high school students in Portland Oregon:
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/12...
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
including this activism from high school students in Portland Oregon:
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/12...
Portland Students Walk Out of Class to Protest ICE Activity
Lincoln High School students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon to rally against recent ICE activity in Portland. Roughly 80 students marched from their downtown campus to Portland City Hall, where...
www.portlandmercury.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In this week's edition of Extra Extra @jesscraven101.bsky.social provides another long list of good things that have happened:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
including this activism from high school students in Portland Oregon:
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/12...
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
including this activism from high school students in Portland Oregon:
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Laura Brown
There are so many wonderful people resisting cruelty, dysfunction, and tyranny:
americasvoice.org/facts/a-year...
americasvoice.org/facts/a-year...
A Year of Solidarity: 12 Stories of Hope as Neighbors Stand Up for Immigrant Neighbors - America's Voice
Across the country, Americans are facing fear with courage and division with unity. In response to the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant agenda, communities nationwide are standing together in rem...
americasvoice.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There are so many wonderful people resisting cruelty, dysfunction, and tyranny:
americasvoice.org/facts/a-year...
americasvoice.org/facts/a-year...
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The 12 days of "he's gone" written and performed by @jesscraven101.bsky.social warmed my heart.
(Lyrics here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... )
Video here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/KH1LN...
(Lyrics here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... )
Video here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/KH1LN...
The twelve days of “he’s gone.” A holiday song. 🎶🎄🧑🎄 #shorts
YouTube video by Jess Craven 101
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The 12 days of "he's gone" written and performed by @jesscraven101.bsky.social warmed my heart.
(Lyrics here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... )
Video here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/KH1LN...
(Lyrics here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... )
Video here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/KH1LN...
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Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Reposted by Laura Brown
Grateful.
"U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary” jurisdictions. "
"U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary” jurisdictions. "
Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut Homeland Security funding from states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
apnews.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Grateful.
"U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary” jurisdictions. "
"U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary” jurisdictions. "
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Opinion | Trump Is Getting Weaker, and the Resistance Is Getting Stronger
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reposted by Laura Brown
Much good news from @jesscraven101.bsky.social even on a slow-news week.
Including this: "Trump’s own pollster released a new poll that showed Republicans are heading towards a blowout in the 2026 midterms."
I say resistance persistence!
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
Including this: "Trump’s own pollster released a new poll that showed Republicans are heading towards a blowout in the 2026 midterms."
I say resistance persistence!
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
Extra! Extra! 12/28
Good news doesn't take vacations! 👏🏼👏🏼
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Much good news from @jesscraven101.bsky.social even on a slow-news week.
Including this: "Trump’s own pollster released a new poll that showed Republicans are heading towards a blowout in the 2026 midterms."
I say resistance persistence!
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
Including this: "Trump’s own pollster released a new poll that showed Republicans are heading towards a blowout in the 2026 midterms."
I say resistance persistence!
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
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"[O]ver the course of 2025, the administration’s refusal to recognize the tenets of American democracy has roused the American people to defend that democracy."
Courage and caring.
Resistance persistence.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-3...
Courage and caring.
Resistance persistence.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-3...
December 30, 2025
The hallmark of the first year of President Donald J.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"[O]ver the course of 2025, the administration’s refusal to recognize the tenets of American democracy has roused the American people to defend that democracy."
Courage and caring.
Resistance persistence.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-3...
Courage and caring.
Resistance persistence.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/december-3...