Rita Smith
@vawnomore.bsky.social
International expert working to end violence against women for over 40 years. Senior Advisor to the NFL, Vice President of External Relations at domesticshelters.org. Fins fan for over 50 years.
Had a previous commitment today, so couldn't go to the Denver protest. Clipped a No Kings sign on my backpack and made my commitment clear to a caring community, justice and the Constitution.
June 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Had a previous commitment today, so couldn't go to the Denver protest. Clipped a No Kings sign on my backpack and made my commitment clear to a caring community, justice and the Constitution.
Not able to join the Denver protest. Clipped my sign to my backpack. Carrying the message today that I am committed to caring for each other, justice, and the Constitution. We all do better when we lift each other up. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Not able to join the Denver protest. Clipped my sign to my backpack. Carrying the message today that I am committed to caring for each other, justice, and the Constitution. We all do better when we lift each other up. #NoKings
Saw Diane Stuart at the Family Justice Center Conference. Diane was one of the amazing Directors of the Office on Violence Against Women. Thank you, Diane, for your leadership.
April 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Saw Diane Stuart at the Family Justice Center Conference. Diane was one of the amazing Directors of the Office on Violence Against Women. Thank you, Diane, for your leadership.
Crowd continues to grow in Denver. March at 2 pm. Shut down the block of Briadway in front of the Capitol again.
April 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Crowd continues to grow in Denver. March at 2 pm. Shut down the block of Briadway in front of the Capitol again.
Didn't get pictures of individual signs in Denver, but one of my faves had a picture of DJT with question: Does this ass make my country look small? Estimate was 8,000 in Denver, with lots of other protests around the state.
April 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Didn't get pictures of individual signs in Denver, but one of my faves had a picture of DJT with question: Does this ass make my country look small? Estimate was 8,000 in Denver, with lots of other protests around the state.
Rep. DeGette townhall was a full house, standing room only. CO AG Phil Weiser joined her to update us and answer questions. Thank you, Rep. and AG!
April 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Rep. DeGette townhall was a full house, standing room only. CO AG Phil Weiser joined her to update us and answer questions. Thank you, Rep. and AG!
In Denver at our Capitol bldg. People streaming in still. Full crowd right in front of stage, extends across Broadway into Civic Center Park.
April 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In Denver at our Capitol bldg. People streaming in still. Full crowd right in front of stage, extends across Broadway into Civic Center Park.
Lily watching kitty TV. So many birds and squirrels to monitor, people walking dogs. It wears her out! Stay connected, keep speaking out, we must win this battle for the soul of America.
March 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Lily watching kitty TV. So many birds and squirrels to monitor, people walking dogs. It wears her out! Stay connected, keep speaking out, we must win this battle for the soul of America.
More people outside the fenced area than inside for Sanders and AOC in Denver. Just starting, we will not accept this chaotic and abusive leadership.
March 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
More people outside the fenced area than inside for Sanders and AOC in Denver. Just starting, we will not accept this chaotic and abusive leadership.
March 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just mailed my postcards to DJT to tell him he is an embarrassment and the majority don't support him or Proj 2025, and he should leave our house. #IdesofMarch.
Now take a breath, Lily sends her love. ##Caturday
Now take a breath, Lily sends her love. ##Caturday
March 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Just mailed my postcards to DJT to tell him he is an embarrassment and the majority don't support him or Proj 2025, and he should leave our house. #IdesofMarch.
Now take a breath, Lily sends her love. ##Caturday
Now take a breath, Lily sends her love. ##Caturday
My dad served in the Navy in the Philippines. He brought the trauma home with him, and it impacted the rest of his life. We can not let the horror of that time repeat. Honoring the sacrifice that generation made means we stop the fascist resurgence, now.
March 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My dad served in the Navy in the Philippines. He brought the trauma home with him, and it impacted the rest of his life. We can not let the horror of that time repeat. Honoring the sacrifice that generation made means we stop the fascist resurgence, now.
Lily refuses to watch the orange man. He's mean, she says. She's very smart, I listen to her a lot. Thanks for the break, @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Lily refuses to watch the orange man. He's mean, she says. She's very smart, I listen to her a lot. Thanks for the break, @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Here's the photo of the crowd in Denver yesterday. It was very cold, and people kept coming to replace those who needed to get warm. Several hours this went on, and I'll do it again as often as I can. Violence and abuse is not what I want my government to engage in towards the people.
February 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Here's the photo of the crowd in Denver yesterday. It was very cold, and people kept coming to replace those who needed to get warm. Several hours this went on, and I'll do it again as often as I can. Violence and abuse is not what I want my government to engage in towards the people.
Start of the People's March in DC. The people are speaking loud and clear, we are not okay with this! We demand leaders that respect our lives, protect our rights and work for the good of all of us.
January 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Start of the People's March in DC. The people are speaking loud and clear, we are not okay with this! We demand leaders that respect our lives, protect our rights and work for the good of all of us.
Get the rest you need to keep fighting. That's the message from Lily to the follow back crowd.
December 24, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Get the rest you need to keep fighting. That's the message from Lily to the follow back crowd.
Lily is recovering, getting refueled to resist the normalization of violence by DJT and his cohorts in crime and grift.
December 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Lily is recovering, getting refueled to resist the normalization of violence by DJT and his cohorts in crime and grift.
Taking a breath this #Caturday to get ready for next week. I will continue to challenge the normalization of violence. It will never be okay. Lily says do good, be kind and pet a fur friend to rebuild.
December 7, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Taking a breath this #Caturday to get ready for next week. I will continue to challenge the normalization of violence. It will never be okay. Lily says do good, be kind and pet a fur friend to rebuild.
Saw this on another person's feed. Thank you to whoever created it. This is an amazing quote from a brilliant poet.
"We all do better when we all do better." Paul Wellstone.
Working together to make life better for all is my foundational principle, with violence never being an acceptable option.
"We all do better when we all do better." Paul Wellstone.
Working together to make life better for all is my foundational principle, with violence never being an acceptable option.
December 2, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Saw this on another person's feed. Thank you to whoever created it. This is an amazing quote from a brilliant poet.
"We all do better when we all do better." Paul Wellstone.
Working together to make life better for all is my foundational principle, with violence never being an acceptable option.
"We all do better when we all do better." Paul Wellstone.
Working together to make life better for all is my foundational principle, with violence never being an acceptable option.