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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Don't let Trump's newest offense start to feel normal. Keep being offended and keep fighting back!
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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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A one-month reflection
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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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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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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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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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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.

I'll be spending my Monday honoring Dr. King and preparing to fight fascism.
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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...

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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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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Some reading recommendations to prepare for a Trump regime.
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