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Donna Parrish
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Blue person in a red state. Voted for McGovern in first presidential election. Co-organizer of local human rights group. Tired, but still hopes.
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If you’re looking for something to do, start working on overturning citizens united in your state. States control the power corporations have. Take their political power away with a ballot initiative. Here’s how: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Tonight's missive from @hcrichardson.bsky.social is outstanding. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... "They were careless people,” Fitzgerald wrote, “they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money ..."
November 1, 2025
Yesterday I wrote that President Donald J.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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There he goes again
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Why are we so sure of something when we don't explore the facts? Worth a watch (or read) Based on The Certainty Illusion by Timothy Caulfield www.kiteandkeymedia.com/videos/certa...
Why No One Knows What’s True Anymore
We’re living in a golden age of knowledge — so why is it harder than ever to separate fact from fiction?
www.kiteandkeymedia.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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ACLU: "Never in modern times has the federal government undermined bedrock constitutional protections on this scale, or usurped states’ police power by directing federal agents to carry out an illegal mission against the people for the government’s own benefit."

#ICE #Chicago #politics #Trump
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
August 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Okay, California! Here's your sign. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/u...
August 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Viktor Orban banned pride events in Hungary, the people took it as a challenge and just had the largest pride march in their country's history.
June 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sandpoint Idaho has TURNED OUT! #nokings #idaho
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Pediatrician Dr. Annie Andrews is running against Lindsey Graham for one of South Carolina’s Senate seats. Based on the commercial launching her campaign, I kinda want to move to SC just so I can vote for her. [youtube.com]
Annie Andrews Launch Video: “Unafraid”
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May 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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PREACH!
April 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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I love America.

But if I weren't from here, I wouldn't dare come here now.
Paul Revere 2025: “The British aren’t coming and nor are the Europeans or Canadians….”
April 25, 2025 at 5:40 AM
A history lesson and a lesson from history. A classic Heather Cox Richardson column of history made interesting and inspiring.
April 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Stepping back and looking at the overall damage ... An excellent post with enlightening but sobering graphics from @chrischirp.bsky.social (with thanks to @jjn1.bsky.social)
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
“A republic, if you can keep it” - but can the US keep it? How Trump is dismantling democracy
Mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information
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April 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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This is what happens when you have a Harvard and Oxford educated economist as your PM @deanblundell.bsky.social
Carney’s Checkmate: How Canada's Quiet Bond Play Forced Trump to Drop Tariffs
Carney, Japan And The EU proved America's Idiot Emperor Has No Clothes
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April 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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What if?!?!

runforwhat.net
Yes, things are fucked but what if they become less fucked with the passage of time and collective gathering/gravitational force of populist rage? What if you @runforsomething.net ?
April 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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We were told not to share this publicly, but last year was record-breaking—America’s national parks saw over 331 million visits.
March 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Contacted my senators and congressman:

What did you do last week?
Please reply to this email with approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week and cc your manager Please do not send any classified information, links, or attachments.
Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.
February 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@justsecurity.org @justsecurity.org.web.brid.gy has Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions www.justsecurity.org/107087/track... I take heart in this. Today's count: 74
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
www.justsecurity.org
February 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This rings true to me ... just hoping it is!
This short video is best explanation I’ve seen of why the racism, sexism, and hate of the MAGA movement has getting more extreme. It’s because of a psychological concept called an extinction burst (basically, things get worse before they get better). [kottke.org]
Extinction Burst Explains MAGA Voters’ Racist Anger
This fantastic two-minute video, from a guy named Rich, neatly explains why the anger and frustration of Trump’s supporters has been growing over time — why the pushback on things like diversity, equity, inclusion, tra
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February 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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WOW! This post brought our views from 500K to over 750K in under 24 hours! Thank you all so much for reading. It's free to subscribe and the content is always free 💙💙💙 www.muellershewrote.com/p/suggestion...
Suggestions for MAGA Inauguration Goers Stranded in DC
If you've spent money to travel to the National Capitol to attend Trump's Inaugural only to find out you're not invited anymore, I have some recommendations for things to do while you're in DC
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January 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM