“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented....Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must...become the center of the universe.”

-Elie Wiesel

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.

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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland

Making the government “more efficient” sure looks an awful lot like removing any accountability and traceability. Conveniently, this new “efficient” government body will be devoid of checks and balances.

the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president

I grew up with the stories of my grandparents who lived under the Nazi regime. For me, Star Wars wasn't just about space battles, lightsabers and wizards. Rejection of fascism & authoritarianism has always been an important part of it.

That's why Andor resonates so much with me: it's my Star Wars.

The past several days have proven without a shadow of a doubt that Project 2025 is real and underway.

And those who warned America about it were right.

The dates don’t lie..

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

I have a suggestion for you. In times of trouble and strife, there is therapeutic benefit in being among trees and in physical contact with them. So if you can, go hug a tree today, the bigger the better. This huge old chinkapin oak is known as The Great God Tree.