John Goodwin
lightningranger.bsky.social
John Goodwin
@lightningranger.bsky.social
Author, retired town councilman, retired National Park Service ranger, and survivor of 2 lightning strikes. Fighting to save this country
Joined in with about 30,000 other people to march in San Francisco today for No Kings Day. There were young people and seniors joining together to fight for our democracy. Proud of my son to hold up the Peruvian flag to honor his heritage and the Peruvian people who have immigrated to the U.S.
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today I protested at the Colma Tesla dealership about this administrations disastrous cuts to USAID.

A Boston University study found those cuts to USAID have contributed to over 300,000 deaths

Contact your representatives, show up to their town halls and demand justice.
May 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This train ride from San Francisco to D.C. has been exactly what I needed — a journey to share the call to save our public lands with everyone I’ve met. As the train’s horn echoes through the darkness, I hope its sound carries all the way to Washington.

This ranger is coming, and I’m not afraid.
March 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Please join me at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, March 15th at noon. I’ll be there, holding my old felt ranger hat, standing up for our public lands and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.

If you can’t make it to DC, visit the closest public land near you.
March 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The march from the Presidio to Fort Mason (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) was well attended!
March 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Time for this old ranger to dust off the flat hat and head to D.C. to protest. I’m calling on Alt National ParkService and #50501Movement to help organize this march. If it’s just me showing up, so be it. But I refuse to sit back and watch the destruction of our National Parks.
February 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is what democracy looks like! Sacramento, CA #50501movement
February 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is what democracy looks like! Sacramento, CA
February 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Returning home from a great day of protest! Young and old were there at the State Capitol to raise our voices against the tyranny.
February 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Heading out on the California Zephyr to the state Capitol in Sacramento. Time to exercise my right to peacefully protest! This is not the time to sit on the sidelines!
February 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Exercised my right to peacefully protest this afternoon
February 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Enjoying my Coca Cola (that was bottled in Mexico) and dreaming of climbing DENALI and cruising the waters of the GULF OF MEXICO.
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Three turkeys and side dishes prepared and served in the past 7 days! My house smells like turkey but it was worth it!
December 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM
My first Bluesky post! I found out this morning that Congressman Kevin Mullin paid tribute to my 35 years of public service on November 8,2024. It’s an honor I’ll never forget. The tribute is part of the Congressional Record, volume 170, Issue 165, page E1121. www.govinfo.gov/app/details/...
November 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM