Cylvia Hayes
@cylviah.bsky.social
Writer, Speaker, Unity Minister, Professional Environmentalist and Economic System Change Advocate, Cultural Commentator, former First Lady of Oregon, AND Dog Agility Addict. Author of TRANSCEND on Substack.
I attended a training for people willing to accompany immigrants to check-in appointments with ICE. 9 whites in a cramped meeting room as two young Latinas explained the process. Felt like a mix of a modern Underground Railroad and the Handmaid’s Tale. cylviahayes.substack.com/p/accompanyi...
Accompanying an Immigrant to ICE
Soul of a Nation is Real Now
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December 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I attended a training for people willing to accompany immigrants to check-in appointments with ICE. 9 whites in a cramped meeting room as two young Latinas explained the process. Felt like a mix of a modern Underground Railroad and the Handmaid’s Tale. cylviahayes.substack.com/p/accompanyi...
Happy Friday News! Kilmar A Garcia released: Jury won't indict Leticia James. Indiana Rs reject redistricting. Johnson defies T, returns collective bargaining to fed workers. New Epstein pics show lot of Trump. Approval craters. RNC says R's will get whipped in mid-terms. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
As Americans reject his handling of the economy, Trump turns to self-pity
The president didn’t literally ask, “Why don’t people trust my lies over their own experience?” but that seemed to be the subtext.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Happy Friday News! Kilmar A Garcia released: Jury won't indict Leticia James. Indiana Rs reject redistricting. Johnson defies T, returns collective bargaining to fed workers. New Epstein pics show lot of Trump. Approval craters. RNC says R's will get whipped in mid-terms. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
My recent talk on Sacred Activism -- Spiritually Principled Political Action. My partner, former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, joined me in this talk.
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Sacred Activism Politicals with Principle Cyl and JK Eugene Talk only 11 25
YouTube video by Cylvia Hayes
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December 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
My recent talk on Sacred Activism -- Spiritually Principled Political Action. My partner, former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, joined me in this talk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf6j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf6j...
Civicus downgraded the U.S. from "narrowed" to "obstructed" based on the actions of the Trump/Project 2025 regime over that have caused a sharp erosion of fundamental freedoms. Wonder how the "freedom-loving" MAGAs feel about this erosion of freedom?
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- Civicus Monitor
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December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Civicus downgraded the U.S. from "narrowed" to "obstructed" based on the actions of the Trump/Project 2025 regime over that have caused a sharp erosion of fundamental freedoms. Wonder how the "freedom-loving" MAGAs feel about this erosion of freedom?
monitor.civicus.org/country/unit...
monitor.civicus.org/country/unit...
The regime put out a presidential memo stating the anti-fascism movement is terrorist driven and “Common threads animating this violent conduct include anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity.” I'm anti-fascism and have questioned capitalism 30 years. Does that make me a terrorist?
Am I a Terrorist?
After all I’m anti-fascism and question capitalism
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December 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The regime put out a presidential memo stating the anti-fascism movement is terrorist driven and “Common threads animating this violent conduct include anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity.” I'm anti-fascism and have questioned capitalism 30 years. Does that make me a terrorist?
This Thanksgiving I'm grateful for Good News happening for beloved Mother Earth. Please enjoy these encouraging updates.
Happy Thanksgiving All.
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Happy Thanksgiving All.
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Happy Thanksgiving -- Healing Earth
Grateful for some Good News for Mother Earth
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This Thanksgiving I'm grateful for Good News happening for beloved Mother Earth. Please enjoy these encouraging updates.
Happy Thanksgiving All.
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Happy Thanksgiving All.
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My op-ed about broken and brutal economic system. Federal poverty rate says if a person makes $15,651 per year they're not below the poverty line. For a family of 4 it's $32,151. Yet, uber-wealthy fly private jets and make rockets for fun. Does this seem ideal? www.cylviahayes.net/wp-content/u...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My op-ed about broken and brutal economic system. Federal poverty rate says if a person makes $15,651 per year they're not below the poverty line. For a family of 4 it's $32,151. Yet, uber-wealthy fly private jets and make rockets for fun. Does this seem ideal? www.cylviahayes.net/wp-content/u...
I started to write about the U.N. Climate Talks and couldn’t. The blockage was emotional - frustration that these talks have been going on for 30-years but haven’t done much .. and heartache/weariness being an environmentalist in the U.S. at this time. cylviahayes.substack.com/p/nations-ar...
Nations are Talking about Climate Change
Past Time to Go Beyond Talk
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November 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I started to write about the U.N. Climate Talks and couldn’t. The blockage was emotional - frustration that these talks have been going on for 30-years but haven’t done much .. and heartache/weariness being an environmentalist in the U.S. at this time. cylviahayes.substack.com/p/nations-ar...
Feeling called to engage with political issues in a peaceful, spiritually grounded way? I'm offering a workshop on Sacred Activism—the fusion of spiritual grounding and bold action for positive change. REGISTER at -- unityofdavis.breezechms.com/form/SacredA... or with QR code on image. Fee is $40.
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Feeling called to engage with political issues in a peaceful, spiritually grounded way? I'm offering a workshop on Sacred Activism—the fusion of spiritual grounding and bold action for positive change. REGISTER at -- unityofdavis.breezechms.com/form/SacredA... or with QR code on image. Fee is $40.
his would be for those of you who are really into dogs and particularly dog agility. You likely know I write a publication called TRANSCEND on Substack. I also do one called Agility Geeks Cafe. This post is about the training and fitness schedule and approach for all three of us.
Jonesin' for agility
All three of us have a training schedule and program
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November 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
his would be for those of you who are really into dogs and particularly dog agility. You likely know I write a publication called TRANSCEND on Substack. I also do one called Agility Geeks Cafe. This post is about the training and fitness schedule and approach for all three of us.
Have you had a Full Spiral moment?
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Full Spiral Moments
We never step in the same river twice.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Have you had a Full Spiral moment?
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The global economy is broken, brutal. This is so evident in the U.S., where 52--67% of us live paycheck to paycheck. People working full-time low-wage jobs are doing all they can just to meet basic needs. I know because I’ve lived it.
Frustration is hitting critical mass. We want a better way.
Frustration is hitting critical mass. We want a better way.
Our Broken and Brutal Economy
The Frustration is Hitting Critical Mass
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The global economy is broken, brutal. This is so evident in the U.S., where 52--67% of us live paycheck to paycheck. People working full-time low-wage jobs are doing all they can just to meet basic needs. I know because I’ve lived it.
Frustration is hitting critical mass. We want a better way.
Frustration is hitting critical mass. We want a better way.
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Virginia 2025: Phonebank” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Virginia 2025: Phonebank · Indivisible
## All eyes are on Virginia this November!
### Help Indivisible deliver wins for candidates who will put Virginia first, from the top of the ticket all the way down to the local school board!
Let’...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Virginia 2025: Phonebank” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
It was so satisfying to be part of history-making in the massive No Kings protests. They may be smashing the White House but We the People will not let them smash democracy. substack.com/home/post/p-...
We are Making History with Good Trouble
We the People are Powerful
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October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It was so satisfying to be part of history-making in the massive No Kings protests. They may be smashing the White House but We the People will not let them smash democracy. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Shout out to fellow Oregonians hitting ICE protests in chicken, frog, unicorn suits. They're following Buddhist concept of turning arrows into flowers. Real strength doesn't need ego stroking and genuinely tough guys/gals don't go around bragging about being tough.
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Real Strength isn't Dress Up
Tough people don't keep telling everyone they're tough
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October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Shout out to fellow Oregonians hitting ICE protests in chicken, frog, unicorn suits. They're following Buddhist concept of turning arrows into flowers. Real strength doesn't need ego stroking and genuinely tough guys/gals don't go around bragging about being tough.
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Reposted by Cylvia Hayes
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
Nobel Peace prize Maria Corina Machado for bravely fighting dictatorship in Venezuela. Good choice! MAGA and the WH are in meltdown spewing vile ridiculous crap. Must be particularly hard for the delusional and thin-skinned that the winner is both a woman and Latina! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Nobel Peace prize Maria Corina Machado for bravely fighting dictatorship in Venezuela. Good choice! MAGA and the WH are in meltdown spewing vile ridiculous crap. Must be particularly hard for the delusional and thin-skinned that the winner is both a woman and Latina! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Hi Friends. The next national day of action to protect democracy and oppose the actions of the Trump/Project 2025 regime is set for Oct. 18th. The link below provides an interactive map showing events in communities across the country. We may be exhausted but our actions are making a difference.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Hi Friends. The next national day of action to protect democracy and oppose the actions of the Trump/Project 2025 regime is set for Oct. 18th. The link below provides an interactive map showing events in communities across the country. We may be exhausted but our actions are making a difference.
Thought we all could use a little good news. These short stories show that when humans choose to be a restorative force nature does heal. Also my Fall column in Spirituality & Health.
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Good News for Mother Earth
Humans taking action to help nature heal
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September 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Thought we all could use a little good news. These short stories show that when humans choose to be a restorative force nature does heal. Also my Fall column in Spirituality & Health.
cylviahayes.substack.com/p/good-news-...
cylviahayes.substack.com/p/good-news-...
Any pregnant woman who takes medical advice from Donald or RFK Jr. ought to get their head examined along with their womb.
September 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Any pregnant woman who takes medical advice from Donald or RFK Jr. ought to get their head examined along with their womb.
I was having a hard time yesterday staying above the insanity in our world even before the public murder of Charlie Kirk. Here's my take on it. I'd love to know what you think, but please, no ugliness. We have plenty of that already.
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The Culture War is On
The deadliness of division
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September 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I was having a hard time yesterday staying above the insanity in our world even before the public murder of Charlie Kirk. Here's my take on it. I'd love to know what you think, but please, no ugliness. We have plenty of that already.
cylviahayes.substack.com/p/the-cultur...
cylviahayes.substack.com/p/the-cultur...
Spending a week in Canada was refreshing and also a little jarring. Our neighbors to the North as so concerned and sad about what's happening in the U.S.
I finally got enough quiet from the new pup (Micki) to finish this piece.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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I finally got enough quiet from the new pup (Micki) to finish this piece.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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A Week in Canada
Nice Respite from the Insanity.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Spending a week in Canada was refreshing and also a little jarring. Our neighbors to the North as so concerned and sad about what's happening in the U.S.
I finally got enough quiet from the new pup (Micki) to finish this piece.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
open.substack.com/pub/cylviaha...
I finally got enough quiet from the new pup (Micki) to finish this piece.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
open.substack.com/pub/cylviaha...
Challenging Conversations class starts tomorrow. These techniques have been very helpful to stay untriggered and peaceful when dealing with people who are on the other end of the political spectrum. We'll meet each Monday for three weeks at 4pm Pacific.
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Navigating Challenging Conversations Class - Cylvia Hayes
In this live online class we will explore techniques for communicating with people who hold opinions and beliefs that are different from our own. With the deep political divides and media silos many o...
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September 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Challenging Conversations class starts tomorrow. These techniques have been very helpful to stay untriggered and peaceful when dealing with people who are on the other end of the political spectrum. We'll meet each Monday for three weeks at 4pm Pacific.
www.cylviahayes.net/product/navi...
www.cylviahayes.net/product/navi...
What the Trump/Project 2025 regime is doing to the living world is truly tragic. This was a hard piece to write.
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Assault on the Homeland Rolls On
Project 2025’s Blueprint for Trashing the Planet
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August 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What the Trump/Project 2025 regime is doing to the living world is truly tragic. This was a hard piece to write.
open.substack.com/pub/cylviaha...
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Can you imagine what would have happened if Barrack Obama had deployed military troops to police U.S. cities? Can you imagine how the rightwing would have freaked out if Pres. Obama specifically sent troops to red-leaning Republican run cities?
We are in a very dangerous place.
We are in a very dangerous place.
August 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Can you imagine what would have happened if Barrack Obama had deployed military troops to police U.S. cities? Can you imagine how the rightwing would have freaked out if Pres. Obama specifically sent troops to red-leaning Republican run cities?
We are in a very dangerous place.
We are in a very dangerous place.