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Facebook decided to suspend my account because of a piece (below) I wrote Monday about violence which in no way advocates for it (but does point out who is violent in the current ruckus).
June 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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This is where you go to tell the National Park Service to restore the word "transgender" in its entry on the Stonewall monument.

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Stonewall National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) person was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGB civil rights a...
www.nps.gov
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Day 6 of the strike to “reinstate Randy” and the Arbor Lodge New Seasons has been nearly empty all afternoon. Here’s Mikey, the worker Randy was fired for helping. He says “I just want New Seasons to do the right thing, because Randy was doing the right thing.”
February 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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So lets recap:

- Trump announces tariffs.
- Allies turn against the U.S., launch boycotts on U.S. products and boo us at events.
- Markets nosedive.
- Trump caves.

The "deals":
- Mexico agrees to do the same things they always do at the border to help the U.S. (including under Biden) 1/
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Makes me sad to stop shopping at New Seasons. I haven’t even seen a response about this - and I did contact them via their website. Today is day 5 of a spreading strike at their stores.
Randy Foster has worked at New Seasons for 19 years. At 1:30pm today mgmt fired him for “violating Oregon break laws.” His infraction, helping a blind coworker close out his till while on lunch break. By 3:15 his coworkers walked out the Arbor Lodge store demanding reinstatement.
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I am resharing my updated pro-democracy starter pack. It is followed by more than 1625 users. I hope it helps you on your Bluesky journey. go.bsky.app/JSLScTv
January 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Emotions are high as January 20th approaches, but Heather Cox Richardson is here to help us stay calm. Join us on Inauguration Eve as HCR puts things into perspective and reminds us that small groups CAN change history. 🌟

We’d love to see you there—sign up now: go.redwine.blue/119HCR-BS
January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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This, by Matthew Boroson, is pretty convincing. I knew exactly none of it before reading the original post on Facebook.
January 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Now that it is tax season I remind everyone:

DO NOT USE TURBOTAX.

THEY WERE REMOVED FROM THE IRS FREE FILE SYSTEM AND ARE NOT BOUND TO THOSE RULES.

Instead, if you make $84k or less a year, use any of the IRS Free File options found here: www.irs.gov/filing/irs-f...
IRS Free File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service
Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.
www.irs.gov
January 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Everyone who recently unsubbed from major media outlets should give The Contrarian a look, and probably even some money. (I include myself in that “everyone”)
The free press is under siege

Trump & his allies know this—corporate media won’t stop them—but we will

@jenrubin.bsky.social & I are proud to launch @contrariannews.bsky.social: a new platform for fearless pro-democracy voices

Subscribe now👇
contrarian.substack.com
The Contrarian | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 16 hours ago.
contrarian.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Actionable thread for federal employees subject to #loyalty questions
ATTN: THREAD: The loyalty interviews have begun in DC. As someone who has direct experience with this, I have a couple of recommendations for all federal workers. Please share this widely, and with any federal government employee you know. 1/
READ THIS.

THEN READ IT AGAIN.
January 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
For when inquiring minds want to know!
We’re launching an interactive map so that when you pass a blighted property on the street, you can check on your phone to see if we’ve examined it and why it’s empty. www.wweek.com/news/chasing...
Find Every Portland Vacant Property We’ve Explored With This Interactive Map
www.wweek.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
How about a film fest to raise money to help LA? Echo in the Canyon, LA Story, LA Confidential, La La Land, Jackie Brown, Double Indemnity - the list could go on forever.
#FilmsForLAFires ?
@hollywoodtheatr.bsky.social @moviemadnesspdx.bsky.social @cinema21.bsky.social @variety.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed.

Please consider helping:
Eaton Fire Emergency
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give.pasadenahumane.org
January 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Also, Indivisible, which was awesome in the wake of the 2016 election, is preparing to be awesome again, and has a toolkit. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink
If there's one universally accepted truth in the modern age, it's that sequels suck. And Trump 2.0 will be no exception. Trump, Vance, and their MAGA minions feel vindicated by the victory of their bi...
docs.google.com
November 15, 2024 at 2:42 AM
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Just in case I forgot to post Daniel Hunter's fantastic guide here. wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-t...
10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action if Trump wins is to avoid perpetuating his goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.
wagingnonviolence.org
November 15, 2024 at 2:41 AM