Jennifer Joy Freyd
@jjfreyd.bsky.social
Human. Scholar. Activist. Feminist.
https://www.jjfreyd.com/
https://www.jjfreyd.com/
The image here is of a poster I have on my front door.
You can download and print this poster (and many others) at this site:
www.greatforallcid.com/neighborhood...
Community. Courage. Resistance persistence.
You can download and print this poster (and many others) at this site:
www.greatforallcid.com/neighborhood...
Community. Courage. Resistance persistence.
February 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The image here is of a poster I have on my front door.
You can download and print this poster (and many others) at this site:
www.greatforallcid.com/neighborhood...
Community. Courage. Resistance persistence.
You can download and print this poster (and many others) at this site:
www.greatforallcid.com/neighborhood...
Community. Courage. Resistance persistence.
"It’s been another brutal week, but boy did we have some notable wins nonetheless! From massive electoral over-performances in Texas to court wins in Minneapolis to more examples of defiance and resistance from . . ."
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
Read the inspiring list:
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
Read the inspiring list:
Extra! Extra! 2/1
Yes! Good things did happen this week!
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
"It’s been another brutal week, but boy did we have some notable wins nonetheless! From massive electoral over-performances in Texas to court wins in Minneapolis to more examples of defiance and resistance from . . ."
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
Read the inspiring list:
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
Read the inspiring list:
On Friday U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly provided "the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections"
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
A federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms
abcnews.go.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:19 PM
On Friday U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly provided "the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections"
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
"Minneapolis has shown the country and the world what courageous, organized, and morally righteous defense of democracy looks like."
@jenrubin.bsky.social
That and so much more heartening resistance persistence from many segments is growing, growing.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
@jenrubin.bsky.social
That and so much more heartening resistance persistence from many segments is growing, growing.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
Undaunted
On the ground in Minneapolis, but also in churches and courtrooms.
contrarian.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
"Minneapolis has shown the country and the world what courageous, organized, and morally righteous defense of democracy looks like."
@jenrubin.bsky.social
That and so much more heartening resistance persistence from many segments is growing, growing.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
@jenrubin.bsky.social
That and so much more heartening resistance persistence from many segments is growing, growing.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
The growing list of courageous artists taking a stand fills me with joy, much as does the music of Philip Glass.
Courage matters. Resistance persistence matters.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
Courage matters. Resistance persistence matters.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added
Composer Philip Glass, soprano Renée Fleming, banjoist Béla Fleck, “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz and other artists have backed out of events.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The growing list of courageous artists taking a stand fills me with joy, much as does the music of Philip Glass.
Courage matters. Resistance persistence matters.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
Courage matters. Resistance persistence matters.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
DARVO Alert: After Rep Omar is attacked, Trump tells ABC news: "She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her"
Research shows DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim & Offender) is toxic but that education about DARVO helps reduce its power:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man...
Research shows DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim & Offender) is toxic but that education about DARVO helps reduce its power:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man...
Omar says Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' causes threats against her to 'skyrocket'
During a town hall Tuesday, a man charged the podium where Rep. Ilhan Omar was giving remarks, appeared to squirt a liquid at her and was then tackled to the ground.
abcnews.go.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 PM
DARVO Alert: After Rep Omar is attacked, Trump tells ABC news: "She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her"
Research shows DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim & Offender) is toxic but that education about DARVO helps reduce its power:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man...
Research shows DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim & Offender) is toxic but that education about DARVO helps reduce its power:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man...
"The tremendous efforts by the people of Minnesota — with the backing of Americans across the nation — achieved a significant victory over the last 48 hours. Trump backed down . . ."
@roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
Courage, caring, resistance persistence.
@roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
Courage, caring, resistance persistence.
A victory by the people of Minnesota and a tactical retreat by Trump. Do not relent!
January 27, 2026
roberthubbell.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
"The tremendous efforts by the people of Minnesota — with the backing of Americans across the nation — achieved a significant victory over the last 48 hours. Trump backed down . . ."
@roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
Courage, caring, resistance persistence.
@roberthubbell.skystack.xyz
Courage, caring, resistance persistence.
DARVO from the government is known as institutional DARVO, which is a kind of institutional betrayal.
From many many research studies we know that institutional betrayal is associated with harm.
www.institutionalcourage.org/tracking-res...
I explain here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
From many many research studies we know that institutional betrayal is associated with harm.
www.institutionalcourage.org/tracking-res...
I explain here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
DARVO from the government is known as institutional DARVO, which is a kind of institutional betrayal.
From many many research studies we know that institutional betrayal is associated with harm.
www.institutionalcourage.org/tracking-res...
I explain here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
From many many research studies we know that institutional betrayal is associated with harm.
www.institutionalcourage.org/tracking-res...
I explain here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
"I offer you this list as a balm for your troubled soul. Things are terrible, but good things are still happening. Hang on to them as you would a life preserver in troubled waters."
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social.
Resistance persistence, everyone. What we do now matters so very much.
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social.
Resistance persistence, everyone. What we do now matters so very much.
Extra! Extra! 1/25
Yes. There are still good things happening.
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
"I offer you this list as a balm for your troubled soul. Things are terrible, but good things are still happening. Hang on to them as you would a life preserver in troubled waters."
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social.
Resistance persistence, everyone. What we do now matters so very much.
Thank you @jesscraven101.bsky.social.
Resistance persistence, everyone. What we do now matters so very much.
The second killing by ICE of a civilian in Minnesota is terribly upsetting.
And the subsequent DARVOing by the government is predictable and horrifying. Our research indicates that educating people about DARVO reduces its power to manipulate.
Here I explain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
And the subsequent DARVOing by the government is predictable and horrifying. Our research indicates that educating people about DARVO reduces its power to manipulate.
Here I explain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
January 25, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The second killing by ICE of a civilian in Minnesota is terribly upsetting.
And the subsequent DARVOing by the government is predictable and horrifying. Our research indicates that educating people about DARVO reduces its power to manipulate.
Here I explain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
And the subsequent DARVOing by the government is predictable and horrifying. Our research indicates that educating people about DARVO reduces its power to manipulate.
Here I explain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
The people of Minnesota are courageously and peacefully and compassionately modeling for us what we all need to do to bring an end to the tyranny and cruelty and dysfunction.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Demonstrators Flood Minneapolis Streets as Hundreds of Businesses Close to Protest ICE
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The people of Minnesota are courageously and peacefully and compassionately modeling for us what we all need to do to bring an end to the tyranny and cruelty and dysfunction.
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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...
New poll: Voters are seriously not happy with Trump.
I note that the lowest approval ratings are for Trump's handling (aka cover up) of the Epstein files.
Resistance persistence and justice for victims are aligned: Release the Epstein files!
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
I note that the lowest approval ratings are for Trump's handling (aka cover up) of the Epstein files.
Resistance persistence and justice for victims are aligned: Release the Epstein files!
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Few Voters Say Trump’s Second Term Has Made the Country Better, Poll Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
New poll: Voters are seriously not happy with Trump.
I note that the lowest approval ratings are for Trump's handling (aka cover up) of the Epstein files.
Resistance persistence and justice for victims are aligned: Release the Epstein files!
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
I note that the lowest approval ratings are for Trump's handling (aka cover up) of the Epstein files.
Resistance persistence and justice for victims are aligned: Release the Epstein files!
Gift article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Yes. U.S. District Judge David Novak:
“[T]his charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney for this District in direct defiance of binding court orders must come to an end.”
Our resistance persistence supports the courage of federal judges.
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
“[T]his charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney for this District in direct defiance of binding court orders must come to an end.”
Our resistance persistence supports the courage of federal judges.
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president’s foes is leaving post
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lindsey Halligan, who, as a hastily appointed Justice Department prosecutor, pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump’s adversaries, is leaving her posit…
www.wpri.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Yes. U.S. District Judge David Novak:
“[T]his charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney for this District in direct defiance of binding court orders must come to an end.”
Our resistance persistence supports the courage of federal judges.
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
“[T]his charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney for this District in direct defiance of binding court orders must come to an end.”
Our resistance persistence supports the courage of federal judges.
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
A new Courage-in-Action newsletter went out today. You can read it here www.institutionalcourage.org/courage-in-a...
And you can sign up for our newsletters here: www.institutionalcourage.org/join-us
And you can sign up for our newsletters here: www.institutionalcourage.org/join-us
Courage in Action | Center for Institutional Courage
www.institutionalcourage.org
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A new Courage-in-Action newsletter went out today. You can read it here www.institutionalcourage.org/courage-in-a...
And you can sign up for our newsletters here: www.institutionalcourage.org/join-us
And you can sign up for our newsletters here: www.institutionalcourage.org/join-us
"Trump is getting loonier, more dangerous, and more violent. . . . But as he decomposes, he winds up emboldening the public backlash, which, in the end, is what will stand between Trump and totalitarian control."
@jenrubin.bsky.social
The future depends on us.
Resistance persistence.
@jenrubin.bsky.social
The future depends on us.
Resistance persistence.
Trump Gets Worse, But the Blowback Intensifies
The authoritarian pushback is growing.
contrarian.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM
"Trump is getting loonier, more dangerous, and more violent. . . . But as he decomposes, he winds up emboldening the public backlash, which, in the end, is what will stand between Trump and totalitarian control."
@jenrubin.bsky.social
The future depends on us.
Resistance persistence.
@jenrubin.bsky.social
The future depends on us.
Resistance persistence.
And here is Part 2 without the goofy image from Legal AF - the topic is how we are in the midst of particularly high levels of institutional betrayal, how betrayal blindness contributes to that, and the promise of institutional courage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
And here is Part 2 without the goofy image from Legal AF - the topic is how we are in the midst of particularly high levels of institutional betrayal, how betrayal blindness contributes to that, and the promise of institutional courage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eea...
Here is Part 1 from my interview with Court of History using a screenshot from the video rather than the goofy image that comes up from the Legal AF site. These are serious discussions about the application of research on DARVO to our current national crisis.
Part 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
Part 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Here is Part 1 from my interview with Court of History using a screenshot from the video rather than the goofy image that comes up from the Legal AF site. These are serious discussions about the application of research on DARVO to our current national crisis.
Part 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
Part 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
Here is Part 2 of my interview with the Court of History's Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz.
Part 1 was about DARVO and Trump regime (youtu.be/_EaJM9_9x_E?...).
Part 2 is about institutional betrayal and courage in our current moment. Confronting betrayal blindness.
Each segment about 25 mins.
Part 1 was about DARVO and Trump regime (youtu.be/_EaJM9_9x_E?...).
Part 2 is about institutional betrayal and courage in our current moment. Confronting betrayal blindness.
Each segment about 25 mins.
Trump DIGS HIMSELF DEEPER as His Term CRUMBLES
YouTube video by Legal AF
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Here is Part 2 of my interview with the Court of History's Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz.
Part 1 was about DARVO and Trump regime (youtu.be/_EaJM9_9x_E?...).
Part 2 is about institutional betrayal and courage in our current moment. Confronting betrayal blindness.
Each segment about 25 mins.
Part 1 was about DARVO and Trump regime (youtu.be/_EaJM9_9x_E?...).
Part 2 is about institutional betrayal and courage in our current moment. Confronting betrayal blindness.
Each segment about 25 mins.
She did it again: @jesscraven101.bsky.social collected many news stories about good things that happened this past week.
Also I love the image she selected. "Cherish the whistleblower" is a key step of institutional courage.
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
Also I love the image she selected. "Cherish the whistleblower" is a key step of institutional courage.
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
Extra! Extra! 1/18
Yes! Good things aplenty did happen this week! 🎈🎈
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM
She did it again: @jesscraven101.bsky.social collected many news stories about good things that happened this past week.
Also I love the image she selected. "Cherish the whistleblower" is a key step of institutional courage.
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
Also I love the image she selected. "Cherish the whistleblower" is a key step of institutional courage.
www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...
"The Court of History's Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz are joined by Jennifer Freyd to discuss Donald Trump and the DARVO initiative in part 1 of this interview. "
In Part 1 I talk about DARVO, Trump, research, the White House response to shooting of Renee Good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
In Part 1 I talk about DARVO, Trump, research, the White House response to shooting of Renee Good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
Trump Tries to DEFLECT as PRESSURE MOUNTS
YouTube video by Legal AF
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"The Court of History's Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz are joined by Jennifer Freyd to discuss Donald Trump and the DARVO initiative in part 1 of this interview. "
In Part 1 I talk about DARVO, Trump, research, the White House response to shooting of Renee Good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
In Part 1 I talk about DARVO, Trump, research, the White House response to shooting of Renee Good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaJ...
The federal judiciary keeps defending the constitution, lawfulness, decency.
And remember, the Trump administration only brings to the Supreme Court a small percentage of these cases they are losing.
Citizen courage helps bolster judicial courage.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
And remember, the Trump administration only brings to the Supreme Court a small percentage of these cases they are losing.
Citizen courage helps bolster judicial courage.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Judge limits ICE’s crowd control tactics following Minneapolis shooting
The judge’s order prevents federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters.
www.politico.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The federal judiciary keeps defending the constitution, lawfulness, decency.
And remember, the Trump administration only brings to the Supreme Court a small percentage of these cases they are losing.
Citizen courage helps bolster judicial courage.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
And remember, the Trump administration only brings to the Supreme Court a small percentage of these cases they are losing.
Citizen courage helps bolster judicial courage.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
"While Trump strides across the stage posing as a world conqueror, the Quinnipiac poll shows him to be an incredible shrinking man. . . "
The shrinking man is still dangerous but if we continue to actively resist he will be stopped.
We can do this. Courage. Resistance persistence.
The shrinking man is still dangerous but if we continue to actively resist he will be stopped.
We can do this. Courage. Resistance persistence.
Americans disapprove of Trump’s foreign policy. His escapades are likely to cost him | Sid Blumenthal
History tells us what happens when American presidents focus on foreign policy and neglect domestic economic policy
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
"While Trump strides across the stage posing as a world conqueror, the Quinnipiac poll shows him to be an incredible shrinking man. . . "
The shrinking man is still dangerous but if we continue to actively resist he will be stopped.
We can do this. Courage. Resistance persistence.
The shrinking man is still dangerous but if we continue to actively resist he will be stopped.
We can do this. Courage. Resistance persistence.
"Just Like Selma"
A new social justice hymn
by Nolan Williams, Jr.
Fantastic music and lyrics - this gave me goosebumps, perspective, inspiration.
"Selma has taught us how to resist"
"Selma has taught us how to fight hate"
Resistance persistence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfNS...
A new social justice hymn
by Nolan Williams, Jr.
Fantastic music and lyrics - this gave me goosebumps, perspective, inspiration.
"Selma has taught us how to resist"
"Selma has taught us how to fight hate"
Resistance persistence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfNS...
Just Like Selma: A Social Justice Hymn Commemorating the 100th Year of Black History Month (Updated)
YouTube video by NEWorks Productions
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
"Just Like Selma"
A new social justice hymn
by Nolan Williams, Jr.
Fantastic music and lyrics - this gave me goosebumps, perspective, inspiration.
"Selma has taught us how to resist"
"Selma has taught us how to fight hate"
Resistance persistence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfNS...
A new social justice hymn
by Nolan Williams, Jr.
Fantastic music and lyrics - this gave me goosebumps, perspective, inspiration.
"Selma has taught us how to resist"
"Selma has taught us how to fight hate"
Resistance persistence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfNS...
"Judge William G. Young, a Reagan appointee, called Mr. Trump an “authoritarian” ruler who was failing to . . . uphold the First Amendment."
Courage matters.
Courage can defeat betrayal.
Institutional courage can defeat institutional betrayal.
www.institutionalcourage.org
Gift article:
Courage matters.
Courage can defeat betrayal.
Institutional courage can defeat institutional betrayal.
www.institutionalcourage.org
Gift article:
Calling Trump ‘Authoritarian,’ Judge Seeks to Restrict Student Deportations
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"Judge William G. Young, a Reagan appointee, called Mr. Trump an “authoritarian” ruler who was failing to . . . uphold the First Amendment."
Courage matters.
Courage can defeat betrayal.
Institutional courage can defeat institutional betrayal.
www.institutionalcourage.org
Gift article:
Courage matters.
Courage can defeat betrayal.
Institutional courage can defeat institutional betrayal.
www.institutionalcourage.org
Gift article: