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A Way Out & A Way Up From Here
To remember Dr. King is to recall that we have what we need to overcome an authoritarian regime
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January 16, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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Has anyone else had trouble playing videos and podcasts on Substack lately? Sometimes it shows it’s still playing but the sound keeps cutting out? Is the government fucking with progressive podcasts now!?
January 15, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Saving Democracy, One Dinner Table at a Time: Holiday Survival Guide” - sign up now to join me! #freedom www.mobilize.us/freedomoverf...
Saving Democracy, One Dinner Table at a Time: Holiday Survival Guide · Freedom Over Fascism
Sheila Shockey is a public policy and community engagement consultant who has spent 30+ years helping people understand each other—and occasionally helping them agree to disagree without flipping the ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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May 1 was the perfect opportunity to protest and sound the alarm about America’s dire situation. I hope more people will wake up and join the resistance before we lose all our Freedoms!!
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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It was a beautiful day to exercise our 1st Amendment Rights in Ames, IA! #Indivisible
April 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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This is What Democracy Looks Like! #Indivisible #HandsOff #April5Protests
April 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo. Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Ames, IA- Bandshell Park @ 10 AM. Be there!
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Apr 5
TODAY: It’s time to take to the streets nationwide to let Trump and Musk know they can’t intimidate us into submission. Nearly 600,000 people are signed up to attend 1,400 events in every state and seven countries. Find out what’s happening near you and join us: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
April 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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TODAY: It’s time to take to the streets nationwide to let Trump and Musk know they can’t intimidate us into submission. Nearly 600,000 people are signed up to attend 1,400 events in every state and seven countries. Find out what’s happening near you and join us: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
April 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Less than a month since a crash that took 67 lives, Trump is firing hundreds of federal employees who inspect and maintain air traffic control communications, radio and computer systems. 

This is extremely dangerous and could have deadly consequences.

www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/p...
Hundreds of FAA probationary workers fired by Trump administration, union says | CNN Politics
The Trump administration has started firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, according to their union.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM