Greg Layton (he/him)
@mispillionink.bsky.social
“He not busy being born is busy dying,” Bob Dylan.
Stressed about politics?
My advice is to get so BUSY with constructive in-person volunteer WORK that you don't have time to stew over the bullshit -- AND LISTEN to an endless stream of music.
My advice is to get so BUSY with constructive in-person volunteer WORK that you don't have time to stew over the bullshit -- AND LISTEN to an endless stream of music.
February 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Stressed about politics?
My advice is to get so BUSY with constructive in-person volunteer WORK that you don't have time to stew over the bullshit -- AND LISTEN to an endless stream of music.
My advice is to get so BUSY with constructive in-person volunteer WORK that you don't have time to stew over the bullshit -- AND LISTEN to an endless stream of music.
Your physical, emotional, mental, and temporal resources are limited. Invest them wisely.
In addition to political advocacy and organizing, invest in loved ones, health, education, a hobby, and a few other selectively chosen areas.
Diversify, but choose areas that will reward you and our nation.
In addition to political advocacy and organizing, invest in loved ones, health, education, a hobby, and a few other selectively chosen areas.
Diversify, but choose areas that will reward you and our nation.
February 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Your physical, emotional, mental, and temporal resources are limited. Invest them wisely.
In addition to political advocacy and organizing, invest in loved ones, health, education, a hobby, and a few other selectively chosen areas.
Diversify, but choose areas that will reward you and our nation.
In addition to political advocacy and organizing, invest in loved ones, health, education, a hobby, and a few other selectively chosen areas.
Diversify, but choose areas that will reward you and our nation.
It's maddening that I spend a good chunk of time researching a topic, thinking critically about what I find, and carefully phrasing a proposal—only to have it rejected by folks who took 10 seconds regurgitating presuppositions based on unverified memes, childhood myths, and emotional impulses.
February 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's maddening that I spend a good chunk of time researching a topic, thinking critically about what I find, and carefully phrasing a proposal—only to have it rejected by folks who took 10 seconds regurgitating presuppositions based on unverified memes, childhood myths, and emotional impulses.
It's remarkable that people who don't know which state representative or state senate district they occupy, can't even name their local elected officials, and never vote in municipal or school board elections believe they're politically active because they rant about Donald Trump online.
February 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's remarkable that people who don't know which state representative or state senate district they occupy, can't even name their local elected officials, and never vote in municipal or school board elections believe they're politically active because they rant about Donald Trump online.
OK, y'all.
It's Encouragement Sunday Again.
Reach out to someone struggling with this fascist moment and ask how they're doing. Promise we'll continue to fight -- together.
Our opponents want us to feel overwhelmed to the point of giving up.
Let's link arms and carry on!
It's Encouragement Sunday Again.
Reach out to someone struggling with this fascist moment and ask how they're doing. Promise we'll continue to fight -- together.
Our opponents want us to feel overwhelmed to the point of giving up.
Let's link arms and carry on!
February 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
OK, y'all.
It's Encouragement Sunday Again.
Reach out to someone struggling with this fascist moment and ask how they're doing. Promise we'll continue to fight -- together.
Our opponents want us to feel overwhelmed to the point of giving up.
Let's link arms and carry on!
It's Encouragement Sunday Again.
Reach out to someone struggling with this fascist moment and ask how they're doing. Promise we'll continue to fight -- together.
Our opponents want us to feel overwhelmed to the point of giving up.
Let's link arms and carry on!
Iron Hill Brewery in Wilmington canceled a fundraiser for the First State Abortion Fund.
Many folks' ire has gone toward making the restaurant suffer for the cowardly decision, but here's a more constructive idea:
Donate directly to FSAF.
Here's the link:
www.firststateabortionfund.org/donate/
Many folks' ire has gone toward making the restaurant suffer for the cowardly decision, but here's a more constructive idea:
Donate directly to FSAF.
Here's the link:
www.firststateabortionfund.org/donate/
February 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Iron Hill Brewery in Wilmington canceled a fundraiser for the First State Abortion Fund.
Many folks' ire has gone toward making the restaurant suffer for the cowardly decision, but here's a more constructive idea:
Donate directly to FSAF.
Here's the link:
www.firststateabortionfund.org/donate/
Many folks' ire has gone toward making the restaurant suffer for the cowardly decision, but here's a more constructive idea:
Donate directly to FSAF.
Here's the link:
www.firststateabortionfund.org/donate/
YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE DAY:
Learn which state representative and state senate districts you reside in. Then, follow their current officeholders on social media.
This link will help Delaware residents with the first part.
ivote.de.gov/VoterView
Learn which state representative and state senate districts you reside in. Then, follow their current officeholders on social media.
This link will help Delaware residents with the first part.
ivote.de.gov/VoterView
February 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR THE DAY:
Learn which state representative and state senate districts you reside in. Then, follow their current officeholders on social media.
This link will help Delaware residents with the first part.
ivote.de.gov/VoterView
Learn which state representative and state senate districts you reside in. Then, follow their current officeholders on social media.
This link will help Delaware residents with the first part.
ivote.de.gov/VoterView
Some folks are telling me that yesterday's protests were inconsequential because only a small percentage of the population was involved.
And I'm telling them that this is where the Mississippi River begins.
And I'm telling them that this is where the Mississippi River begins.
February 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Some folks are telling me that yesterday's protests were inconsequential because only a small percentage of the population was involved.
And I'm telling them that this is where the Mississippi River begins.
And I'm telling them that this is where the Mississippi River begins.
To paraphrase a quote attributed to Francis of Assisi, "Protest injustice at all times; march with a sign when necessary."
Other forms of activism include phone banking, canvassing, writing LTEs, making art, running for office, volunteer service, and meaningful conversation.
Fight on all fronts!
Other forms of activism include phone banking, canvassing, writing LTEs, making art, running for office, volunteer service, and meaningful conversation.
Fight on all fronts!
February 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
To paraphrase a quote attributed to Francis of Assisi, "Protest injustice at all times; march with a sign when necessary."
Other forms of activism include phone banking, canvassing, writing LTEs, making art, running for office, volunteer service, and meaningful conversation.
Fight on all fronts!
Other forms of activism include phone banking, canvassing, writing LTEs, making art, running for office, volunteer service, and meaningful conversation.
Fight on all fronts!
As many as 150 people showed up to Delaware's Legislative Hall yesterday to protest the Trump Administration's abuse of the American People.
This is just getting started!
This is just getting started!
February 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
As many as 150 people showed up to Delaware's Legislative Hall yesterday to protest the Trump Administration's abuse of the American People.
This is just getting started!
This is just getting started!
Good Morning, Americans!
What will you do today to ensure that government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth?
What will you do today to ensure that government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth?
February 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Good Morning, Americans!
What will you do today to ensure that government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth?
What will you do today to ensure that government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth?
Our federal delegation is hearing us, but we must continue the pressure until they ACT.
February 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Our federal delegation is hearing us, but we must continue the pressure until they ACT.
Unprecedented pressure is the appropriate response for the foreseeable future.
February 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Unprecedented pressure is the appropriate response for the foreseeable future.
A friend reached out in the last week, encouraging me to continue "poking the bear."
So, to be clear, I want to say:
Yes, I've changed my tactics lately, but no figurative bears are safe. It's just that now, rather than jabbing with whatever brittle sticks I find nearby, we're gathering an army.
So, to be clear, I want to say:
Yes, I've changed my tactics lately, but no figurative bears are safe. It's just that now, rather than jabbing with whatever brittle sticks I find nearby, we're gathering an army.
February 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A friend reached out in the last week, encouraging me to continue "poking the bear."
So, to be clear, I want to say:
Yes, I've changed my tactics lately, but no figurative bears are safe. It's just that now, rather than jabbing with whatever brittle sticks I find nearby, we're gathering an army.
So, to be clear, I want to say:
Yes, I've changed my tactics lately, but no figurative bears are safe. It's just that now, rather than jabbing with whatever brittle sticks I find nearby, we're gathering an army.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR TODAY: ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER
You probably know people reeling from pain and/or fear. At the very least, you know people deeply concerned about people who are.
Contact a few TODAY, directly, one on one.
Let them know you care, and that we are not done fighting for each other.
You probably know people reeling from pain and/or fear. At the very least, you know people deeply concerned about people who are.
Contact a few TODAY, directly, one on one.
Let them know you care, and that we are not done fighting for each other.
February 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR TODAY: ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER
You probably know people reeling from pain and/or fear. At the very least, you know people deeply concerned about people who are.
Contact a few TODAY, directly, one on one.
Let them know you care, and that we are not done fighting for each other.
You probably know people reeling from pain and/or fear. At the very least, you know people deeply concerned about people who are.
Contact a few TODAY, directly, one on one.
Let them know you care, and that we are not done fighting for each other.
Now might be a great time to study those who resisted the NAZIs.
January 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Now might be a great time to study those who resisted the NAZIs.
The story of Doctor Faustus is wildly optimistic. Its protagonist sold his soul for 24 years of knowledge and power.
But, it turns out, the actual price of a soul is the mere hope of cheaper eggs, which you don't even get.
But, it turns out, the actual price of a soul is the mere hope of cheaper eggs, which you don't even get.
January 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The story of Doctor Faustus is wildly optimistic. Its protagonist sold his soul for 24 years of knowledge and power.
But, it turns out, the actual price of a soul is the mere hope of cheaper eggs, which you don't even get.
But, it turns out, the actual price of a soul is the mere hope of cheaper eggs, which you don't even get.
My adversaries really aren't going to like Plan B.
"Please don't throw me into the briar patch, Brer Fox."
I actually think it's going to be pretty hilarious.
"Please don't throw me into the briar patch, Brer Fox."
I actually think it's going to be pretty hilarious.
January 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
My adversaries really aren't going to like Plan B.
"Please don't throw me into the briar patch, Brer Fox."
I actually think it's going to be pretty hilarious.
"Please don't throw me into the briar patch, Brer Fox."
I actually think it's going to be pretty hilarious.
It's time to choose your weapon.
Mine shall be enthusiastic compassion.
What's yours?
Mine shall be enthusiastic compassion.
What's yours?
January 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It's time to choose your weapon.
Mine shall be enthusiastic compassion.
What's yours?
Mine shall be enthusiastic compassion.
What's yours?
Not watching it is self care.
January 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Not watching it is self care.
With the dawn of a second Trump Administration looming, I choose Hope.
This quote from Mariame Kaba says it better than I can.
This quote from Mariame Kaba says it better than I can.
January 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
With the dawn of a second Trump Administration looming, I choose Hope.
This quote from Mariame Kaba says it better than I can.
This quote from Mariame Kaba says it better than I can.
If you’re on Facebook, take a gander at Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson’s latest transphobic truck rant.
The man is a dolt.
The man is a dolt.
November 23, 2024 at 10:39 AM
If you’re on Facebook, take a gander at Delaware State Senator Eric Buckson’s latest transphobic truck rant.
The man is a dolt.
The man is a dolt.
I think Sarah McBride is handling herself in DC superbly and have little patience for my Leftist friends calling her a sell out for not “fighting” the Congressional bathroom policy.
I ask them what specifically Sarah McBride, 1 of 435 House reps, can do differently, and they just sputter.
I ask them what specifically Sarah McBride, 1 of 435 House reps, can do differently, and they just sputter.
November 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM
I think Sarah McBride is handling herself in DC superbly and have little patience for my Leftist friends calling her a sell out for not “fighting” the Congressional bathroom policy.
I ask them what specifically Sarah McBride, 1 of 435 House reps, can do differently, and they just sputter.
I ask them what specifically Sarah McBride, 1 of 435 House reps, can do differently, and they just sputter.
I’m considering creating a weekly substack, but I want to fill a useful niche, not just recreate something someone else already does better.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
November 20, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I’m considering creating a weekly substack, but I want to fill a useful niche, not just recreate something someone else already does better.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
This is Delaware.
November 19, 2024 at 5:03 PM
This is Delaware.