Meg
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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must...undergo the fatigue of supporting it [Thomas Paine]
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
At the United States memorial for Dr. Jane this past week, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke words that perfectly captured who Dr. Jane was and what she stood for.
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I’m as pissed as the next person about the Dems who surrendered over the shutdown, but in the interest of being constructive, I put together some thoughts on how we can move past this moment. messagebox.substack.com/p/how-democr...
How Democrats Can Get Past the Shutdown Debacle
The end of the shutdown was a disaster, but we have to put it behind us and move forward.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I’m as pissed as the next person about the Dems who surrendered over the shutdown, but in the interest of being constructive, I put together some thoughts on how we can move past this moment. messagebox.substack.com/p/how-democr...
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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Ellis: "This is the Chicagoland I see. From Aurora to Cicero, and Chicago to Evanston to Waukegan. This is a vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope. Striving to move forward from its complicated history."
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ellis: "This is the Chicagoland I see. From Aurora to Cicero, and Chicago to Evanston to Waukegan. This is a vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope. Striving to move forward from its complicated history."
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October 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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I visited the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Cemetery while I was in central Pennsylvania for last night’s book talk at Millersville University. This site, where 55,000 Americans died, is a moving reminder of the value of peaceful protest.  Next stop, No Kings rally! 
October 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I visited the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Cemetery while I was in central Pennsylvania for last night’s book talk at Millersville University. This site, where 55,000 Americans died, is a moving reminder of the value of peaceful protest.  Next stop, No Kings rally! 
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here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.
October 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.
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On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️🌈
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Francis Ford Coppola: “Words can’t express the wonder and talent of Diane Keaton. Endlessly intelligent, so beautiful. From her earliest performances in ‘Hair’ and throughout her amazing career, she was an extraordinary actor." www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Francis Ford Coppola honors Diane Keaton, reveals surprising inspiration for her ‘Godfather’ role
The Wine Country filmmaking legend is remembering the Oscar-winning actress who died Saturday, Oct. 11, at 79.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Francis Ford Coppola: “Words can’t express the wonder and talent of Diane Keaton. Endlessly intelligent, so beautiful. From her earliest performances in ‘Hair’ and throughout her amazing career, she was an extraordinary actor." www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
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Dr. Jane's passing is an immense loss, but we can honour her legacy by continuing the work she spent so much time doing.
As she loved to say: "Together, we can. Together, we will. Together, we must change the world!"
To read the rest of our grief guide, go to JaneGoodall.ca/RememberingJane-Youth.
As she loved to say: "Together, we can. Together, we will. Together, we must change the world!"
To read the rest of our grief guide, go to JaneGoodall.ca/RememberingJane-Youth.
Remembering Dr. Jane – Supporting Youth
Supporting Children and Young People For some children and young people, dealing with Dr. Jane’s passing may be upsetting and difficult. We have prepared this information with input from Dr. Mehmet Ce...
JaneGoodall.ca
October 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Dr. Jane's passing is an immense loss, but we can honour her legacy by continuing the work she spent so much time doing.
As she loved to say: "Together, we can. Together, we will. Together, we must change the world!"
To read the rest of our grief guide, go to JaneGoodall.ca/RememberingJane-Youth.
As she loved to say: "Together, we can. Together, we will. Together, we must change the world!"
To read the rest of our grief guide, go to JaneGoodall.ca/RememberingJane-Youth.
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The most powerful video you’ll see today.
@mherskovitz.bsky.social talks about the hero’s journey from ‘The Rising’ podcast.
@mherskovitz.bsky.social talks about the hero’s journey from ‘The Rising’ podcast.
October 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The most powerful video you’ll see today.
@mherskovitz.bsky.social talks about the hero’s journey from ‘The Rising’ podcast.
@mherskovitz.bsky.social talks about the hero’s journey from ‘The Rising’ podcast.
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Carlos Alcaraz surges past Jannik Sinner to win the U.S. Open 🏆
It is Alcaraz’s sixth Grand Slam title and his second at the U.S. Open.
The result takes him back to world No. 1, ending Sinner’s 65-week stay at the top of the tennis world rankings.
It is Alcaraz’s sixth Grand Slam title and his second at the U.S. Open.
The result takes him back to world No. 1, ending Sinner’s 65-week stay at the top of the tennis world rankings.
September 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Carlos Alcaraz surges past Jannik Sinner to win the U.S. Open 🏆
It is Alcaraz’s sixth Grand Slam title and his second at the U.S. Open.
The result takes him back to world No. 1, ending Sinner’s 65-week stay at the top of the tennis world rankings.
It is Alcaraz’s sixth Grand Slam title and his second at the U.S. Open.
The result takes him back to world No. 1, ending Sinner’s 65-week stay at the top of the tennis world rankings.
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This. 👇👇👇
JB Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: Once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?”
JB Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: Once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?”
September 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This. 👇👇👇
JB Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: Once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?”
JB Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: Once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?”
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For me, hope is not a feeling of certainty about the future. It is born of the knowledge that we may do everything we can without the assurance that it will be enough. Hope is accepting that the arc of the moral universe may not bend toward justice — even if all of us push with everything we have.
What Gives Me Hope
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
For me, hope is not a feeling of certainty about the future. It is born of the knowledge that we may do everything we can without the assurance that it will be enough. Hope is accepting that the arc of the moral universe may not bend toward justice — even if all of us push with everything we have.
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
August 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee spent four years and hundreds of thousands of lives trying to occupy Washington, DC. MAGA accomplished it without firing a shot.
South Carolina was the first state to secede. If South Carolina troops are the first in DC, let that symbolism not be lost on anyone.
South Carolina was the first state to secede. If South Carolina troops are the first in DC, let that symbolism not be lost on anyone.
August 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee spent four years and hundreds of thousands of lives trying to occupy Washington, DC. MAGA accomplished it without firing a shot.
South Carolina was the first state to secede. If South Carolina troops are the first in DC, let that symbolism not be lost on anyone.
South Carolina was the first state to secede. If South Carolina troops are the first in DC, let that symbolism not be lost on anyone.
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Worth keeping this in mind.
I like this concise explanation for how Germany fell into line behind the Nazis, written by a journalist in 1939 and quoted in Richard J. Evans's 'The Coming of the Third Reich' (2003). (2/6)
August 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Worth keeping this in mind.
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SOUND ON, MUST WATCH. I found this one by accident and it is RIGHT ON THE MARK. Please make the tie to listen and watch. Incredibly moving. An impressive young man who WILL make a great Senator. Please.
August 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
SOUND ON, MUST WATCH. I found this one by accident and it is RIGHT ON THE MARK. Please make the tie to listen and watch. Incredibly moving. An impressive young man who WILL make a great Senator. Please.
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‘We’ve got to be as clear-headed about human beings as possible, because we are still each other’s only hope.’
—James Baldwin
—James Baldwin
June 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
‘We’ve got to be as clear-headed about human beings as possible, because we are still each other’s only hope.’
—James Baldwin
—James Baldwin
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Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
June 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
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Goodbye Redwood Forest -- The blue areas are what EO 14225 has marked for deforestation. These are old growth forests, protected by law.
May 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Goodbye Redwood Forest -- The blue areas are what EO 14225 has marked for deforestation. These are old growth forests, protected by law.
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Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during French Open tribute reut.rs/4dHFb76
Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during French Open tribute
Rafa Nadal said the presence of his friends and rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during a celebration of his glorious career at the French Open made an emotional Sunday evening all the more special.
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May 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during French Open tribute reut.rs/4dHFb76