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If you're feeling overwhelmed or want to use your time efficiently, @resist.bot has loads of letters to legislators on EVERY topic. They're written by volunteers, everyday Americans like me. You can copy/print the letters to mail on your own. You can use it to email your legislators for free.
December 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I want to share Tanya's GoFundMe campaign. She's going through a really tough time after being laid off and is struggling to cover rent and bills; any donation would make a difference in her journey to recovery. If you can, please click the link to donate or share with others who might help. Thanks!
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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🖋️ “Prevent Unconstitutional Deployment of National Guard to Chicago” hit 2,000 signers!

💬 Text SIGN POXQSE to 50409
Prevent Unconstitutional Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
Text SIGN POXQSE to 50409 — I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent announcement of plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago. This action, as confirmed by a Pentagon official, is not only a clear violation of our Constitution but also a dangerous precedent that threatens the very fabric of our democracy. The use of military forces within our borders, especially without the consent of local authorities, is a grave matter that demands your immediate attention and action. Mayor Brandon Johnson has rightly called this move unconstitutional, and I urge you to heed his words. This is not a partisan issue, but a matter of upholding the fundamental principles of our nation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has astutely pointed out that this crisis appears to be manufactured to justify federal overreach. The politicization of law enforcement and the use of our military for domestic purposes is a dangerous path that we must not tread. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have also voiced their opposition, underscoring the widespread concern across political lines. I implore you to use every tool at your disposal to prevent this unconstitutional use of military force on American soil. This includes: 1. Introducing and supporting legislation that explicitly prohibits the deployment of military forces for domestic law enforcement without proper constitutional authorization. 2. Holding immediate hearings to investigate the legality and motivations behind this planned deployment. 3. Working across party lines to present a united front against this overreach of executive power. The consequences of inaction are severe. Allowing this precedent to stand could lead to further erosion of civil liberties and the militarization of our communities. We must address issues of crime and public safety through constitutional means that respect local governance and civil rights. Time is of the essence. I urge you to act swiftly and decisively to protect our constitutional rights and the integrity of our democratic institutions. The eyes of your constituents and the nation are upon you. Please do not let this unconstitutional action stand unchallenged.
resist.bot
August 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks act.indivisible.org/sign/no-cutt...
Tell your Republican Senator(s) You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks
Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through the Trump Tax Scam, a bill that makes extreme cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Under ...
act.indivisible.org
June 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter!

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5 Calls Newsletter
The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls
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March 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Virtually every Cybertruck — those freaky Tesla vehicles made to look like aggression incarnate – has been recalled, because, literally, they come unglued. What a metaphor for this regime: a weak vehicle trying to look tough, a victim of its own cheapness, an ugly toy falling apart.
Coming Unglued: Week Eight of the Stupid Coup (and the Stalwart Resistance)
Spring is here and so is authoritarianism, and I recommend your serious attention to both. We may be at this resistance business for a while, so take care of yourself so you can keep taking care of hu...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Spread the word: On April 5, we’re coming together to say Hands Off! and push back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. Join us for a national day of action: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Keep Your Hands Off! Keep ‘em off of our Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, private data, libraries, schools, and personal rights. Find an event near you, or—if you are near D.C.—come join us, along with the rest of The Contrarian family! (Details to follow.)
Keep Your Hands Off!
Save the Date! Join us on April 5th, 2025
open.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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These three horsemen of the MAGA-tech-bro apocalypse are in the position of penthouse dwellers who think their top floor apartment doesn't rest on all the floors underneath... www.meditationsinanemergency.com/no-one-knows...
No One Knows How This Will End (But I Do Not Think It Will End Well for Them)
I can sum up the Trump/Musk/Vance theory of power in five words: "We have power; you don't." Alternative version in six words: "we can do anything we want." They seem to believe that nothing is really...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
February 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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You have questions. Mostly of the "What Can I Do to Resist This Coup?" variety. Choose Democracy has answers. Here's a really handy guide to the how/what/why of organizing... Share widely. Link here: choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/
February 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." MLK
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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In the 1970s, Martha Goddard invented the rape kit, a powerful instrument for women’s justice. So why did she die in relative obscurity while a man took credit? Sheila McClear on Pagan Kennedy’s new book, “The Secret History of the Rape Kit”:
The Forgotten Woman Who Transformed Forensics
In the 1970s, Martha Goddard invented the rape kit. So why did she die in relative obscurity?
www.theatlantic.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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I am thrilled and honored to be asked by my hero, the
@RealLyndaCarter, to give some very brief comments tonight at the @GeeksForHarris livestream, which you can now watch on YouTube at 8:00 EDT TONIGHT!

Come join in, it's going to be EXCITING!

youtube.com/live/Is876dF...
September 24, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,433,715!
September 17, 2024 at 4:56 AM