Roberta W
@knoperiod.bsky.social
Active grandma, volunteer, hiker, retired educator & ELCA Deacon
Real power isn't staged in DC — it rises up everywhere else. Join me on No Kings Day to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/yei1FpG3
Join me on June 14
app.sosha.ai
June 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Real power isn't staged in DC — it rises up everywhere else. Join me on No Kings Day to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/yei1FpG3
April 18, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... The anniversary of the lighting of lanterns in the Old North Church, Boston "...And once in a great while, someone will light a lantern—or even two—that will shine forth for democratic principles that are under siege, and set the world ablaze."
April 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
April 18, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... The anniversary of the lighting of lanterns in the Old North Church, Boston "...And once in a great while, someone will light a lantern—or even two—that will shine forth for democratic principles that are under siege, and set the world ablaze."
One of the many benefits of government: We in Borrego Springs had a small experience of this benefit when we had a 48 hour outage due to fire danger last winter. The County Library provided electricity, internet, warmth and even snacks for the community. www.policymap.com/blog/mapping...
Mapping Relief: The Library’s Role in Disasters
Libraries play a vital role in disaster relief, offering resources, shelter, internet access, and community support during crises.
www.policymap.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
One of the many benefits of government: We in Borrego Springs had a small experience of this benefit when we had a 48 hour outage due to fire danger last winter. The County Library provided electricity, internet, warmth and even snacks for the community. www.policymap.com/blog/mapping...
Reposted by Roberta W
www.elca.org/news-and-eve... “When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the native-born among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God” -Leviticus
Presiding Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Immigration Executive Orders
www.elca.org
February 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
www.elca.org/news-and-eve... “When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the native-born among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God” -Leviticus
Reposted by Roberta W
This!
European friends: Do not accept lectures on democracy & freedom of speech from an Administration that denies the 2020 election results and is now suing & intimidating news outlets whose reporting they don’t like.
Stand tall against right-wing extremism.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
Stand tall against right-wing extremism.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
Vance and Musk Attack German Consensus on Nazis and Speech
Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have challenged decades-long approaches to political extremism that were designed to prevent another Hitler.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This!
Protest the recent attacks on our Constitution on Monday February 17th, at the Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, from noon until 1PM. We will gather on the sidewalk in front. Please make a sign to hold and wear blue. See www.facebook.com/officialdemo...
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Protest the recent attacks on our Constitution on Monday February 17th, at the Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, from noon until 1PM. We will gather on the sidewalk in front. Please make a sign to hold and wear blue. See www.facebook.com/officialdemo...