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I love spotting people doing good in their community. I'm here to share it.
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The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independence. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
University of California: Reject the federal government's political control
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independ...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independence. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
Halloween pasts still conjures magic in my memory. thegroundishotlava.substack.com/p/seven-mont...
Seven Months Of Halloween
*Tatay was central to our Halloween celebration, but it was my mother who came through by planning seven months in advance.
thegroundishotlava.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Halloween pasts still conjures magic in my memory. thegroundishotlava.substack.com/p/seven-mont...
Who we are and what we could be. Believe in yourself, ladies. youtu.be/-MzpVFj5m6A?...
AMERICAN GIRL
YouTube video by The Seneca Project
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September 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Who we are and what we could be. Believe in yourself, ladies. youtu.be/-MzpVFj5m6A?...
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Illinois State Senator Karina Villa sprang into action to protect her community from ICE raids, alerting neighbors to their rights and chasing off masked agents. This is how you stand up to authoritarianism. We should all be inspired by Sen. Villa's courage.
September 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Illinois State Senator Karina Villa sprang into action to protect her community from ICE raids, alerting neighbors to their rights and chasing off masked agents. This is how you stand up to authoritarianism. We should all be inspired by Sen. Villa's courage.
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Save our forest from rescinding the Roadless Rule. Call your Senator 202-224-312 youtube.com/shorts/5A4LA...
Wildfire Lies - Using Wildfire As A Excuse To Old Growth Forests On Public Land
YouTube video by Jessie Dickson
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September 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Save our forest from rescinding the Roadless Rule. Call your Senator 202-224-312 youtube.com/shorts/5A4LA...
Governor Gavin Newsom wants to expand oil drilling in California and end environmental regulations for oil companies. bsky.app/profile/land...
California's coastline and land may soon have more oil wells. Both would be done without environmental review or adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act. There are a few days left before the vote. Call Newsom and ask him to protect our land and water. landtowater.org#oil-drilling...
September 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Governor Gavin Newsom wants to expand oil drilling in California and end environmental regulations for oil companies. bsky.app/profile/land...
Where has all the money gone? To just a few, and they're not like you. youtube.com/shorts/QZy6T...
Robert Reich Reacts to Bill Burr's Billionaire Takedown
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Where has all the money gone? To just a few, and they're not like you. youtube.com/shorts/QZy6T...
Labor Day is about protecting labor rights. Find an event to attend today, and keep your wages up with inflation. <3 youtube.com/shorts/g8Yfa...
On Labor Day, Stand Up For Workers Over Billionaires
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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September 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Labor Day is about protecting labor rights. Find an event to attend today, and keep your wages up with inflation. <3 youtube.com/shorts/g8Yfa...
It is the 109th birthday of the US National Parks. At the Presidio (@presidiosf.bsky.social), you can borrow a beach wheelchair and gain access to the shore. I love that #SanFrancisco is a place where everyone belongs. #SF #Accessibility #NPS youtu.be/_PL3L4Acy5M?...
Accessibility in the Parks: Beach Wheelchairs
YouTube video by Parks Conservancy
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August 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It is the 109th birthday of the US National Parks. At the Presidio (@presidiosf.bsky.social), you can borrow a beach wheelchair and gain access to the shore. I love that #SanFrancisco is a place where everyone belongs. #SF #Accessibility #NPS youtu.be/_PL3L4Acy5M?...
I'm attending Indivisible East Bay's event, “Protect Our Parks, Save Our Histories – Richmond Day of Action” - sign up now www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...
Protect Our Parks, Save Our Histories – Richmond Day of Action · Indivisible East Bay
On the National Park Service’s 109th birthday, community members, elected officials, and historians will gather at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park to celebrate and defend th...
www.mobilize.us
August 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I'm attending Indivisible East Bay's event, “Protect Our Parks, Save Our Histories – Richmond Day of Action” - sign up now www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...
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ICYMI - The 'Hell Hole' Ice Detention Center in Leavenworth, KS, is on hold, thanks to community action. Thank you for showing up to a standing-room-only courtroom. More information is on our website. indivisibleplattecity.org?p=617
July 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ICYMI - The 'Hell Hole' Ice Detention Center in Leavenworth, KS, is on hold, thanks to community action. Thank you for showing up to a standing-room-only courtroom. More information is on our website. indivisibleplattecity.org?p=617
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Holiday release for the Nebulized! I went to Disneyland and I have ALL KINDS of thoughts
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
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CityNerd — Disneyland as Walkable Utopia: Some Thoughts
It's almost a cliche at this point to say that people will spend thousands of dollars to go on a Disney vacation just so they can experience the walkable environment they don't have at home. I think t...
nebula.tv
July 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Holiday release for the Nebulized! I went to Disneyland and I have ALL KINDS of thoughts
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
nebula.tv/videos/cityn...
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Republicans just lost 10% of the affirmative savings they wanted to get in reconciliation.
Truly in awe of the Bernie Sanders HELP staff and the Jeff Merkley Budget staff.
Truly in awe of the Bernie Sanders HELP staff and the Jeff Merkley Budget staff.
The sixth set of Byrd droppings is out and WOW - huge and COSTLY loss for Republicans.
Loan repayment changes can only be for new borrowers, and they lost on CSRs, can’t add new Hyde language, plus other stuff.
By my rough calculations, this just cost Republicans $150 billion or more of their cuts
Loan repayment changes can only be for new borrowers, and they lost on CSRs, can’t add new Hyde language, plus other stuff.
By my rough calculations, this just cost Republicans $150 billion or more of their cuts
Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Includes Additional Provisions That Violate the Byrd Rule | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
www.budget.senate.gov
June 26, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Republicans just lost 10% of the affirmative savings they wanted to get in reconciliation.
Truly in awe of the Bernie Sanders HELP staff and the Jeff Merkley Budget staff.
Truly in awe of the Bernie Sanders HELP staff and the Jeff Merkley Budget staff.
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Only Congress has the power to declare war and our elected officials must take that power back. Urge your senators to use their constitutional authority with the war powers resolution: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
June 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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We need to ensure that the incredible organizing and inspiring courage of yesterday’s #NoKings protests continue to spread. On tomorrow’s mass call, we’ll discuss how we do that with concrete action steps to overcome authoritarianism. Please join us: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
June 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We need to ensure that the incredible organizing and inspiring courage of yesterday’s #NoKings protests continue to spread. On tomorrow’s mass call, we’ll discuss how we do that with concrete action steps to overcome authoritarianism. Please join us: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I estimate that 10,000 people showed up to 'No Kings' in Oakland, California.
This time-lapse video of protesters marching down Broadway in Oakland for No Kings Day gives an idea of how many people turned out today @sfchronicle.com
June 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I estimate that 10,000 people showed up to 'No Kings' in Oakland, California.
Call your representative and ask them to reject the budget bill. Otherwise, Medicaid and Social Security will be cut. Find your representative here. www.house.gov/representati...
Senate Switchboard (202) 224-3121
Senate Switchboard (202) 224-3121
April 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Call your representative and ask them to reject the budget bill. Otherwise, Medicaid and Social Security will be cut. Find your representative here. www.house.gov/representati...
Senate Switchboard (202) 224-3121
Senate Switchboard (202) 224-3121
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“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
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Everyone wants there to be a grand scheme behind all of this but the terrible truth is that extremely stupid people are in charge and they have a fanatical devotion to wrong, childlike concepts of society and economics cooked up by right wing radio hosts in order to sell tainted dietary supplements
April 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Everyone wants there to be a grand scheme behind all of this but the terrible truth is that extremely stupid people are in charge and they have a fanatical devotion to wrong, childlike concepts of society and economics cooked up by right wing radio hosts in order to sell tainted dietary supplements
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The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
April 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
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"Ives said that Wall Street financial analysts knew the first-quarter figures were likely to be bad, but that it was even worse than expected, calling them a 'disaster on every metric'...”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
apnews.com/article/tesl...
Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"Ives said that Wall Street financial analysts knew the first-quarter figures were likely to be bad, but that it was even worse than expected, calling them a 'disaster on every metric'...”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
apnews.com/article/tesl...
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Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest.
March 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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