Jo Alyson Parker (she/her)
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Jo Alyson Parker (she/her)
@joalysonparker.bsky.social
I'm a long-time professor of English lit, who is now in my next chapter. In this next chapter, I'm writing, reading, and traveling. I also serve on the council for the International Society for the Study of Time, and I volunteer for Third Act.
I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego” - www.mobilize.us/volunteerblu...
The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego · Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect
The pace of the damage being inflicted on our country is increasing with every passing week. Whether it’s immigration, the environment, our inalienable rights, or economic justice, we have no time to ...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Reposted by Jo Alyson Parker (she/her)
Trump and Vance want badly to stop you from using the f-word

That's because if we accurately call out rising fascism from the streets of Chicago to the waters of the Caribbean, we will understand that we must fight back with the moral strength of war

My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Why we can’t allow Trump to ban that other f-word | Will Bunch
The column the Trump regime wants to ban: America has to call out surging fascism in order to defeat it.
www.inquirer.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Philadelphia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Philadelphia · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Meet the Justices Up For Retention In November's Election” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Meet the Justices Up For Retention In November's Election · Indivisible
Join us as we welcome Justice Dougherty and Justice Donohue of the PA Supreme Court to describe to us the importance of this year's November 4th election. Courts make a huge difference in our lives a...
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September 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Meet the Justices Up For Retention In November's Election” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Meet the Justices Up For Retention In November's Election · Indivisible
Join us as we welcome Justice Dougherty and Justice Donohue of the PA Supreme Court to describe to us the importance of this year's November 4th election. Courts make a huge difference in our lives a...
www.mobilize.us
August 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Do check out this worthwhile project to bring to light the stories of people suffering under the Trump regime--and do consider donating:

weareyourneighbors.net
We Are Your Neighbors
weareyourneighbors.net
July 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! #citizensagainstyranny www.mobilize.us/citizensagai...
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · Citizens Against Tyranny
PHILLY (Birthplace of Democracy Activation) Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration an...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Well, I think Senator Angus King (I-ME) said it all regarding the vote on the reconciliation bill: “Shame on you guys. That was the most disgusting vote I’ve ever seen in my life.” In my state alone, 300,000 people may lose their health care so that billionaires can get tax cuts.
July 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A great march in Philly on Saturday.
June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The current administration threatens all I hold dear. That's why you'll see me marching in Philly (the birthplace of democracy) tomorrow.

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS in Philadelphia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS in Philadelphia · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
June 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
As someone who grew up in the LA area, I'm glad that Robert Hubbell is giving us a picture of what's really going on there. My city is NOT gone.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp6_...
The Real Los Angeles 6 10 25
YouTube video by Jill Bickett
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June 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings: Event Attendee Pre-Mobilization Call” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
No Kings: Event Attendee Pre-Mobilization Call · Indivisible
Join us, Thursday, June 12th at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT for a No Kings strategic prep call designed specifically for No Kings event attendees! During the call, we will provide timely updates, walk thr...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Jessica Craven pointed out this great political ad by Dr. Annie Andrews, who is running against the feckless Lindsay Graham:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"
YouTube video by Annie Andrews
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June 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Will Bunch hits the ball out of the park again with his column on Cryptogate. Am I the only one who looks at the cryptocurrency names $Trump and $Melania and see Strump (as in strumpet) and Smelania?

www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Your guide to Cryptogate, Trump’s $4 billion corruption scandal that’s 10X bigger than Watergate | Will Bunch
Here's an in-depth guide to the key players, companies and deals behind Donald Trump's scheme to cash in on his presidency.
www.inquirer.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Third Act Pennsylvania newsletter, highlighting the forthcoming "No Kings" protest:
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May Newsletter: No Kings!
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May 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS in Philadelphia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS in Philadelphia · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
May 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Third Act PA Newsletter is hot off the (virtual) press. Do check it out.

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April Newsletter: Keep the momentum going!
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April 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Cory Booker has been speaking for 19 hours on the Senate floor. He reminds us of what America should be.
www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 19 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just a reminder about "Fifteen Minutes for Our Future," a Monday morning 15-minute Zoom (9:00 a.m. EST) in which a group of us Third Actors suggest a couple actions for the week. If you can't make th Zoom, check out the site: thirdactvt.org/fifteen/

Zoom link: thirdact-org.zoom.us/j/8244072594...
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March 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Here's the Third Act PA March newsletter, featuring a shout-out to one of my favorite books:
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March Newsletter: Get Psyched for the National Day of Action!
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March 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Each Monday at 9 a.m., a group of Third Actors is holding a 15-minute supportive Zoom call and recommending a weekly pro-democracy action. If you can't make the meeting, check out our website, which includes resources for those of us in the Resistance.
thirdactvt.org/fifteen/
Fifteen Minutes For Our Future
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March 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In case anyone wants to join me in the postcard writing campaign that's being called the Ides of Trump, you can find our more and sign up at this Mobilize link: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
ides of Trump campaign · Mobilize
Join us virtually writing postcards telling Donald J Trump his probationary period is over. HE'S FIRED! Don't take anything with you other than your personal effects. Name calling is what he likes t...
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March 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM