Annie M Leonard
@anniemleonard.bsky.social
Activist lifer. team @janeclimatepac. creator @storyofstuff talk, book & org. Working on a book that is a tribute to, and defense of, the right to peaceful protest. Publication spring 2026. If we lose the right to protest, we stand to lose so much more.
I can’t stop thinking of all the things the Dems could have done besides cave. Imagine the gesture of solidarity if they had donated 100% of their salaries during shutdown to food pantries? Or set up their own: “Dinner from the Democrats!” I’m gonna pivot and channel my energy & rage into primaries.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I can’t stop thinking of all the things the Dems could have done besides cave. Imagine the gesture of solidarity if they had donated 100% of their salaries during shutdown to food pantries? Or set up their own: “Dinner from the Democrats!” I’m gonna pivot and channel my energy & rage into primaries.
Don’t forget, he also argued for the economic logic of dumping toxic waste in developing countries for a few reasons, including that the cost of health impairing pollution is less where people’s earning potential is lower. Afterwards, he said it was satire. Sure thing Larry. Read his memo here:
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Don’t forget, he also argued for the economic logic of dumping toxic waste in developing countries for a few reasons, including that the cost of health impairing pollution is less where people’s earning potential is lower. Afterwards, he said it was satire. Sure thing Larry. Read his memo here:
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Civil society has to hold together and pull forward until the Democratic Party changes. It makes no sense to wait for the Democrats as a party. What makes sense is shifting the ground underneath them.
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Civil society has to hold together and pull forward until the Democratic Party changes. It makes no sense to wait for the Democrats as a party. What makes sense is shifting the ground underneath them.
Let’s put Berkeley on this list @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social. We can make our wonderful city safer, healthier, greener, a model for the region! Start w/ prioritizing people, bikes & public transit over cars- keep steady through backlash to get to the point when everyone wonders why it took so long!
“Globally, despite extreme heat, floods and devastating wildfires, populist leaders, some sceptical but others in outright denial about the science, are talking up the costs of action rather than the consequences of inaction.”
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
6 global mayors defying climate denying populists
‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders
From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Let’s put Berkeley on this list @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social. We can make our wonderful city safer, healthier, greener, a model for the region! Start w/ prioritizing people, bikes & public transit over cars- keep steady through backlash to get to the point when everyone wonders why it took so long!
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No public fireworks at #COP30 tonight, after all.
"We therefore propose that consultations continue as agreed in the opening plenary with another stocktake plenary to be held on Saturday."
The consultations will continue to serve as a safe space for parties".
"We therefore propose that consultations continue as agreed in the opening plenary with another stocktake plenary to be held on Saturday."
The consultations will continue to serve as a safe space for parties".
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
No public fireworks at #COP30 tonight, after all.
"We therefore propose that consultations continue as agreed in the opening plenary with another stocktake plenary to be held on Saturday."
The consultations will continue to serve as a safe space for parties".
"We therefore propose that consultations continue as agreed in the opening plenary with another stocktake plenary to be held on Saturday."
The consultations will continue to serve as a safe space for parties".
Let’s all photocopy or take a photo of our ACA increases and mail/email them to our Congressmembers. Pls spread the word so we can flood their mailboxes. They get health insurance no matter what; we need to show them our reality. Many will now have extreme emergency only coverage. It’s a disgrace.
I've been reposting everyone replying to this post with their own ACA (and sometimes employer!) price hikes. Feel free to add yours. There is some comfort in knowing you aren't alone and knowing we'll all be voting on this issue in a year.
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Let’s all photocopy or take a photo of our ACA increases and mail/email them to our Congressmembers. Pls spread the word so we can flood their mailboxes. They get health insurance no matter what; we need to show them our reality. Many will now have extreme emergency only coverage. It’s a disgrace.
Can you imagine how different the country would feel about Dems right now if, instead of caving, they had all donated their salaries during the shutdown to food banks in their districts? They would have survived (they still have health coverage), people would have food & they would have been heroes.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Can you imagine how different the country would feel about Dems right now if, instead of caving, they had all donated their salaries during the shutdown to food banks in their districts? They would have survived (they still have health coverage), people would have food & they would have been heroes.
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🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible.”
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible.”
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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“Books and all forms of writing are terror to those who wish to suppress the truth.” - Wole Soyinka
Keep writing, keep reading, keep speaking, keep protesting. These are our hard won democratic rights.
@justprotest.bsky.social
Keep writing, keep reading, keep speaking, keep protesting. These are our hard won democratic rights.
@justprotest.bsky.social
Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
www.aljazeera.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Books and all forms of writing are terror to those who wish to suppress the truth.” - Wole Soyinka
Keep writing, keep reading, keep speaking, keep protesting. These are our hard won democratic rights.
@justprotest.bsky.social
Keep writing, keep reading, keep speaking, keep protesting. These are our hard won democratic rights.
@justprotest.bsky.social
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Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
indivisible.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
My God. Jamaica. Gaza. Sudan. Here families separated & neighbors losing SNAP. This holiday season, let’s support community & compassion instead of consumerism. Let’s skip superfluous gift-giving & give to those in need. The best gift is a healthy, peaceful planet & that requires a lot more sharing
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
My God. Jamaica. Gaza. Sudan. Here families separated & neighbors losing SNAP. This holiday season, let’s support community & compassion instead of consumerism. Let’s skip superfluous gift-giving & give to those in need. The best gift is a healthy, peaceful planet & that requires a lot more sharing
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The USDA has funding set aside to keep food assistance programs running during emergencies.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The USDA has funding set aside to keep food assistance programs running during emergencies.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
“Mike Johnson has effectively dissolved the United States House of Representatives.”
Anyone out there still think this is not a democratic, humanitarian, and overall crisis?
Anyone out there still think this is not a democratic, humanitarian, and overall crisis?
House Democrat Declares, ‘Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives’
Rep. Adam Smith said Speaker Mike Johnson has "effectively dissolved" the House.
www.mediaite.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
“Mike Johnson has effectively dissolved the United States House of Representatives.”
Anyone out there still think this is not a democratic, humanitarian, and overall crisis?
Anyone out there still think this is not a democratic, humanitarian, and overall crisis?
So excited to read this new book by Judith Enck (of @beyondplastics.bsky.social.) But I already have a question: Judith, the problem with plastic are so voluminous - how did you fit them all into such an accessible easy-to-read light little book? @storyofstuff
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
So excited to read this new book by Judith Enck (of @beyondplastics.bsky.social.) But I already have a question: Judith, the problem with plastic are so voluminous - how did you fit them all into such an accessible easy-to-read light little book? @storyofstuff
“Everybody needs to protect their neighbor.” — Dolores Huerta
When neighbors are threatened by ICE, everyday Americans step in with lessons from history...
NEW short film from director Ellen Gavin and immigrant labor icon Dolores Huerta:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOgb...
NEW short film from director Ellen Gavin and immigrant labor icon Dolores Huerta:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOgb...
The People, United
YouTube video by Dolores Huerta Foundation
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“Everybody needs to protect their neighbor.” — Dolores Huerta
Absolutely not.
This is madness and we will fight it like our future depends on stopping it - because it does.
This is madness and we will fight it like our future depends on stopping it - because it does.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Trump’s plan to expand offshore drilling
The Trump administration plans to open whole swaths of the East and West Coasts to offshore drilling, including areas previously protected for environmental reasons, documents show.
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Absolutely not.
This is madness and we will fight it like our future depends on stopping it - because it does.
This is madness and we will fight it like our future depends on stopping it - because it does.
Am listening to a zoom with @mariaressa.bsky.social who just said that as of March, 72% of the world is under authoritarian rule. I fully believe that resistance, democracy & victory are possible, but my friends, we have to be nonviolent, rigorously strategic, disciplined & inspired. It’s go time!
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Am listening to a zoom with @mariaressa.bsky.social who just said that as of March, 72% of the world is under authoritarian rule. I fully believe that resistance, democracy & victory are possible, but my friends, we have to be nonviolent, rigorously strategic, disciplined & inspired. It’s go time!
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First things first: if you live in Pennsylvania, JanePAC encourages you to vote “YES” to retain the three State Supreme Court justices on your ballot – full stop.
Read why on our #Substack.
Read why on our #Substack.
Pennsylvania’s Richest Man is Trying to Buy the State Supreme Court
But Pennsylvania voters can stop him
open.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
First things first: if you live in Pennsylvania, JanePAC encourages you to vote “YES” to retain the three State Supreme Court justices on your ballot – full stop.
Read why on our #Substack.
Read why on our #Substack.
The best resistance to Trump’s bullying of Universities is standing united & firm against it. here’s an idea: it is college application time. High Schooler can send postcards to every college to say they aren’t applying there if the institution signs Trump’s compact. Flood the Presidents’ offices!
Opinion | Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The best resistance to Trump’s bullying of Universities is standing united & firm against it. here’s an idea: it is college application time. High Schooler can send postcards to every college to say they aren’t applying there if the institution signs Trump’s compact. Flood the Presidents’ offices!
Finally, someone who understands the First Amendment and democracy in America. @justprotest.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Finally, someone who understands the First Amendment and democracy in America. @justprotest.bsky.social
Let’s all stop buying cheap disposable clothes, even if the price is tempting. It’s crap for the planet, the workers & for end of life management. Be honest: most of the time we have other options. Yes, durable clothes are more expensive, but last longer so we can buy less. Or buy better stuff used.
Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick
Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Let’s all stop buying cheap disposable clothes, even if the price is tempting. It’s crap for the planet, the workers & for end of life management. Be honest: most of the time we have other options. Yes, durable clothes are more expensive, but last longer so we can buy less. Or buy better stuff used.
How bad does it have to get before R Senators realize standing by this man is not good for their career or their legacy? Clearly it’s not good for the country, but that’s not enough to move them. At some point, some of them have got to stand up and say “this is wrong” and stop enabling him. When??
‘The president is unhinged’: Trump’s online behavior grows increasingly odd
The US president’s recent behavior is strange to many, from reposting a false AI video of himself to confusing comments during press conferences
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
How bad does it have to get before R Senators realize standing by this man is not good for their career or their legacy? Clearly it’s not good for the country, but that’s not enough to move them. At some point, some of them have got to stand up and say “this is wrong” and stop enabling him. When??
Jesus, and we can’t even get a damn crosswalk painted in my California town.
October 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Jesus, and we can’t even get a damn crosswalk painted in my California town.