She Reads and Writes
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She Reads and Writes
@andreavillarreal.bsky.social
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It seems that American values of freedom and dignity come with asterisks (as long as you're not an immigrant, as long as you're not unhoused) I've long been frustrated by the way people simplify the incredibly complicated issue that is homelessness in America
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Sweeps of Homeless Camps in DC Should Concern Us All
Because who's next?
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August 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Don't let Trump's newest offense start to feel normal. Keep being offended and keep fighting back!
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Keep Gasping
And keep fighting, even though you're exhausted
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March 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Speaking out often means opening yourself up to risk. I know from experience, which I write about here. But I also know, it's the only way to save our democracy.
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Freedom of Speech is Not Without Consequences
Speak up anyway
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March 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
One Month In: A Reflection
Well, it’s been a month.
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February 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We know that after WW2, many Nazis STILL remained loyal to Hitler. I'm tired of trying to reason with and educate MAGA.
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Maybe it's time to give up...
On people who refuse to acknowledge reality.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I am not someone who is motivated by platitudes, but the more I read about using joy as rebellion, the more I see it’s value.
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Joy as Rebellion
It really is a thing
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February 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It's only been three days. We must think strategically about how we fight and how to best preserve our emotional energy.
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We're going to do it one brick at a time
And we're going to remember to breathe
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January 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Today I unfriended over 150 people on Facebook. I think it's time to redefine the purpose of social media and who we share our lives with.
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Thanks Zuck
An excuse to disconnect and reconnect
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January 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I would have thought we could all agree that Nazi salutes were bad, but I guess a handful of "friends" on my Facebook feed can't. Finally deactivated it. Tired of being made to feel like I'm overreacting.
January 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
January 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'll be spending my Monday honoring Dr. King and preparing to fight fascism.
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Preserving Monday for Dr. King
When signed into law in 1983, the third Monday in January was to be preserved as a day of remembrance and service.
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January 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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NEWS: The Trump Administration is gearing up for mass deportations in Chicago on Tuesday and TikTok goes dark in less than 24 hours. Read up on all the news you missed overnight, and subscribe if you enjoy this content! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
TikTok Goes Dark In Less Than 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours to go.
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January 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Be sure to check out this piece from ProPublica written back in April. Kaplan wrote this using the intel from an undercover insider (his expose about this mole is out now). The way militias are aligning with local police (and using FB to recruit) is so disturbing.

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Armed and Underground: Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of an American Militia
Rounding up migrants. Lists of “friendly” sheriffs. Debating political assassinations. Internal messages reveal AP3’s journey from Jan. 6 through the tumultuous lead-up to the 2024 election. One membe...
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January 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Since everyone is talking about it, I read Timothy Snyder's 'On Tyranny.' Here is an overview of the three chapters I find most relevant.
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Why Thinking and Questioning Matter Now More than Ever
An overview of my favorite chapters from Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny.
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December 31, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Some reading recommendations to prepare for a Trump regime.
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A Reading List for the Next Four
Building community, finding messages of hope, and beginning the fight
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December 15, 2024 at 2:50 AM