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Learn why Illinois leaders are taking a stand and how Congress must act now to prevent misuse. 👉 Read the full story here: Democracy Under Siege jmeg8r.net/41rs8lo 💬 Should emergency powers expire without congressional approval? Let’s hear your thoughts! 2/2
🚨 Emergency Powers: Built for Earthquakes, Misused for Politics 🚨 Presidential emergency powers were meant for crises, not political shortcuts or overreach. Yet, loopholes in the National Emergencies Act have turned them into a dangerous tool. 1/2
I don't have hobbies; hobbies cost money. Interests are quite free. —George Carlin
The key to wisdom is this - constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. —Peter Abelard
Our latest article dives into the ARTICLE ONE Act and other urgent reforms. 👉 Let’s reclaim checks and balances: Democracy Under Siege jmeg8r.net/41rs8lo 💬 What’s your message to Congress on this issue? Share below! 2/2
🔎 Accountability Alert: Congress, Do Your Job! 🔎 Did you know Congress wrote the very laws that allow unchecked presidential emergency powers—and has failed to reform them? It’s time to hold our lawmakers accountable. 1/2
What steps do you think Congress—and we as the public—should take next? Drop your thoughts below. Read and react: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
Are We Letting the Powerful Get Away with It Again? From the banks to the DOJ, many institutions seem unwilling to fully reckon with their complicity in Epstein’s crimes. Survivors have fought tooth and nail for justice, but are we doing enough to stand with them? 1/2
🔗 Learn more about the real solutions that work: Fentanyl Prevention Guide: Harm Reduction Strategies ( jmeg8r.net/41gDatu ) 💡 What’s your take? Could these strategies work where you live? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments. 2/2
🌎 Your community could save lives with these tools. Fentanyl prevention doesn’t have to mean more arrests. It could mean more naloxone in schools, fentanyl test strips at local clinics, and supervised sites in high-risk neighborhoods. 1/2
👉 Read what’s at stake: Democracy Under Siege jmeg8r.net/41rs8lo 💬 What other safeguards should Congress include in emergency powers reform? Let’s brainstorm! 2/2
🛡️ Democracy Defense: The 30-Day Rule We All Need 🛡️ Imagine if emergency declarations could only last 30 days without Congress voting to renew. Sounds like common sense, right? Experts agree it’s the bare minimum for protecting democracy. Let’s make it happen. 1/2
The world has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. Our is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. —Omar N. Bradley
Survivors are demanding action—should we all be doing more to amplify their voices? Let’s discuss. Join the conversation: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
Bipartisan Momentum: The Key to Epstein Accountability? Bipartisan pressure is growing in Congress to force transparency in the Epstein case. Could this rare unity lead to real accountability for banks, enablers, and officials who turned a blind eye? Or will it fizzle under political inertia? 1/2
Find out how you can help in our latest article. 👉 Take action today: Democracy Under Siege jmeg8r.net/41rs8lo 💬 How will you make your voice heard? Let’s inspire each other! 2/2
📢 Your Voice Matters: Act Now to Protect Democracy 📢 The National Emergencies Act was built for crises, but it’s being exploited for politics. Reform isn’t just overdue—it’s essential. This week, we’re calling on everyone to demand action from their representatives. 1/2
So why aren’t we seeing the paperwork? This article scrutinizes the law vs. the administration’s actions. What do you expect to see in terms of transparency when federal troops are deployed? Join the conversation and weigh in—your perspective is essential. 2/2
Transparency or Theater? The Stakes Are Rising. 🔗 Click here to explore the facts jmeg8r.net/4g5uXyr If the Insurrection Act is invoked or the National Guard is deployed, the law requires transparency: public proclamations, legal findings, and clear limits. 1/2
Democracy Under Siege: Congress Must Act to Stop Presidential Abuse of Emergency Powers
Knowledge is the most democratic source of power. —Alvin Toffler
What actions can YOU take to keep the pressure on? Let’s build a roadmap together in the comments. Get involved: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
Breaking the Epstein Case Wide Open: Your Role in the Fight The fight for Epstein’s full records is heating up. From town hall disruptions to calls for survivor-led hearings, activists are mobilizing. But what about the rest of us? How can we support this movement for transparency and justice? 1/2
Read the article here: jmeg8r.net/4oGGgRw What’s your perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments and engage with others in the Substack community. Together, we can explore solutions that work for everyone. 2/2
Be Part of the Conversation on Free College 📢 Your voice matters! Tuition-free college initiatives are gaining momentum, but they need public support and discussion to move forward. Join the discussion and share your insights on this important topic. 1/2
Drop a comment with one concrete idea your city could implement in 6–12 months. 3/3
Is your neighborhood “climate-ready” when it comes to shade, water, safe access, and heat relief? What’s the smallest, most practical fix (trail, transit, trees, cooling feature) that would have the biggest impact where you live? 2/3
The NPS updated its climate strategy in 2023 with “climate-smart” adaptation front and center—but access gaps persist, especially in urban and low-income communities. Article: Climate-Smart Parks & Tribal Co-Management Analysis jmeg8r.net/45Rdxki 1/3
Is it time for us to demand public hearings and on-record accountability? Let’s brainstorm action steps below. Weigh in here: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
What Will It Take to Break the Wall of Silence? The first wave of DOJ files on Epstein has been released, but many call it “recycled content.” Survivors and advocates are demanding full, unredacted disclosure. What do you think is being hidden—and why? 1/2
Beyond Protests: Building Sustained Nonviolent Resistance to Military Occupation
The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way. —Henry David Thoreau
This article breaks down how emergency powers are supposed to work—and how they’re being stretched. Does this set a dangerous precedent? What’s next if this is allowed? Read, reflect, and join the discussion. Your take might change someone else’s view. 2/2
Troops Writing Tickets? That’s Not the Law. 🔗 Read the full analysis here jmeg8r.net/4lMXSsj The Posse Comitatus Act is clear: military troops are not cops. Yet, the D.C. National Guard has been deployed in ways that blur the line. 1/2
Read the latest breakdown of America’s fentanyl crisis and what can be done to stop it: Fentanyl Prevention Guide: Harm Reduction Strategies ( jmeg8r.net/41gDatu ) 📢 Let’s talk below: Should harm reduction be expanded nationwide? Why or why not? 2/2
⚡ Spoiler alert: Harm reduction isn’t “enabling.” It’s saving lives. Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and supervised consumption sites work. The science is undeniable. So why are these tools still considered “controversial”? 🔎 Informed outrage, backed by evidence: 1/2
Survivors and the public deserve unredacted answers, not recycled material from the DOJ. Do you think Congress will hold powerful institutions accountable, or are we witnessing yet another cover-up? Share your thoughts in the comments. Read more: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
Survivors and the public deserve unredacted answers, not recycled material from the DOJ. Do you think Congress will hold powerful institutions accountable, or are we witnessing yet another cover-up? Share your thoughts in the comments. Read more: jmeg8r.net/46bv2x6 2/2
Why the Epstein Files Matter Now More Than Ever The House Oversight Committee is ramping up its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network, demanding access to the infamous “birthday book” and call logs. But why has it taken so long to get here? 1/2
Post your mini-budget in the thread—I’ll compile standout plans into a community playbook. 3/3
Pick 2–3 line items (e.g., land acquisition; trail connections; transit-to-parks; tree canopy; youth crews; tribal partnerships). Define 2 metrics you’d track (e.g., new households within a 10-minute park walk; summer heat mortality reduction; cultural site restoration). 2/3
If You Had $10 M of LWCF for Your Region… 💰 Imagine you control a $10 M LWCF allocation tomorrow. Where does it go—and how do you measure success? Article: Climate-Smart Parks & Tribal Co-Management Analysis jmeg8r.net/45Rdxki 1/3
Breaking the Wall of Silence: Demanding Full Epstein Disclosure
Reader question: If federal troops arrive in your city, what legal documents would you demand to see to call it lawful? Join the conversation—your voice matters. 3/3
The pushback against federal troops in Chicago highlights a deeper question—can the president use emergency powers to sidestep local authority? This article lays out the legal framework—and the cracks in it. 2/3
Federalism vs. Federal Overreach: Where’s the Line? 🔗 Dive into the article here jmeg8r.net/4lMXSsj Governor Pritzker of Illinois says it plainly: “Do not come.” 1/3
Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life. —Paul Nurse
Lutnick the suck up Luddite 🤬
How many are soldiers?
Isn’t this what happened in that Civil War movie on Netflix?
The Supreme Court told him this with that terrible stupid immunity decision
What statutes allow—and what they don’t—is the crux of this debate. This article digs into the rules, the risks, and why Illinois is pushing back hard. What do you think: Should Congress tighten the leash on emergency powers? Let’s discuss. Comment below after reading the full piece! 2/2
The Law Is Clear—But Will It Be Followed? Trump's DC Nation Guard Deployment: Legal Violations Explained (2025) jmeg8r.net/4lMXSsj When a president declares a “crime emergency,” it’s not a free pass to deploy troops for policing. Yet here we are, with D.C. National Guard on the streets. 1/2
Chicago Stands Firm: No, Mr. President, You Can’t Police Us With Troops
But why is stigma still winning over science? 📰 Dive into the evidence-driven breakdown here: Fentanyl Prevention Guide: Harm Reduction Strategies ( jmeg8r.net/41gDatu ) 💬 Join the conversation: What’s holding us back from scaling these life-saving solutions? 2/2
🚨 105,000 lives lost in 2023. Fentanyl killed nearly 80,000 Americans last year—yet we’re still debating the value of harm reduction tools that actually save lives. From naloxone to supervised consumption sites, the evidence is clear: prevention works. 1/2
This article takes an evidence-driven look at what’s happening in D.C. and beyond. What’s your take: Are emergency powers being abused? How do we hold leaders accountable? Let’s debate. Read the article and comment below! 2/2
Extraordinary Power = Extraordinary Accountability. 🔗 Read the full article here jmeg8r.net/4g5uXyr The National Emergencies Act doesn’t erase the Constitution. When emergency powers are invoked, statutory guardrails still apply—so why does it feel like we’re watching those rules bend? 1/2
Should co-management be the default for parks on ancestral lands? Why or why not? Share an example (local or national) where Indigenous knowledge changed outcomes on the ground. Drop your experiences and resources (links welcome) to push this conversation beyond buzzwords. 2/2
Tribal Co-Management: Restitution, Rebranding, or Real Results? 🪶 Some parks with tribal co-management report biodiversity gains up to 20 %. Does that line up with what you’ve seen or studied? Article: Climate-Smart Parks & Tribal Co-Management Analysis jmeg8r.net/45Rdxki 1/2
Trump's DC National Guard Deployment: Legal Violations Explained (2025)
Briefly, to program it requires an absolute understanding of how all 65,536 processors are interconnected. —Philip Emeagwali
The super power that I would choose would be compassion. Because that's what I think it takes to make it through life-an understanding, a give and take. It saves an awful lot of resentment. —Craig T. Nelson
Park scientists/managers Environmental NGOs Elected officials Bonus: Share one principle you’d require in any major park decision (e.g., free, prior, and informed consent; local hiring; ecological thresholds). 2/2
Who Should Have the Most Say in Park Decisions? 🏞️ When priorities conflict (ecology, culture, recreation, economy), who should lead? Article: Climate-Smart Parks & Tribal Co-Management Analysis jmeg8r.net/45Rdxki Choose one and tell us why: Tribal nations Local communities/gateway towns 1/2
Thank you, Cindy, for thinking of me! It's an honor to be included! 😁🙏💙🫂 You're among the best & I feel lucky we're mutual supporters This community is a better place w/ all of you (you're all valued & appreciated)
Climate-Smart Parks and Tribal Co-Management: A Critical Analysis of America's Public Lands
Dive in here: jmeg8r.net/4oGGgRw 👩🎓👨🎓 We’d love to hear your thoughts—how do you see this shaping our society? Let’s discuss in the comments! 2/2
A World Without Student Debt? Imagine a world where higher education didn’t bury students in debt. 🌍 Sounds ideal, right? But is it achievable? Our new post examines tuition-free college initiatives and their potential to change lives and transform the future of education. 1/2
Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and let’s discuss how we can make education accessible for everyone. Read it here: jmeg8r.net/4oGGgRw What’s your take? Could this be the key to a brighter future? Let’s hear it in the comments! 2/2
The Power of Education for All 🎓 What if higher education didn’t come with a lifetime of debt? Our latest article explores tuition-free college initiatives and the potential they hold for reshaping education in the U.S. 🌟 1/2
The best way to find your-self is to lose yourself in the service of others. —Mahatma Gandhi
Tuition-Free College Initiatives: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Higher Education Reform
No one knows what he can do until he tries. —Publilius Syrus
jmeg8r.net/4oGGgRw 9/9
8️⃣ Question for you: If public college were tuition‑free tomorrow, what would YOU study first? #FreeCollegeNow #DebtFreeFuture 8/9
7️⃣ What’s next With exec. authority narrowed, reform must come from Congress + state compacts. Public pressure is the lever. 📅 This week: Call your Rep + 2 Senators. Urge co‑sponsorship of tuition‑free college bills. 📅 Next month: Show up at state higher‑ed budget hearings. 7/9
6️⃣ The pushback 🚫 “Too expensive”: Long‑term tax revenue gains outweigh costs. 🚫 “Quality will drop”: Fund capacity + outcomes, not just enrollment. 6/9
5️⃣ The blueprint ✅ First‑dollar tuition coverage ✅ Required advising + career services ✅ Funding tied to equity + completion 5/9
4️⃣ States have been disinvesting Since 2008: ‑16% per‑student funding. Without “maintenance of effort,” federal $$ just plug state cuts. 4/9
3️⃣ Free + support beats free alone CUNY ASAP doubled grad rates (40% vs. 22%) with tuition coverage, advising, and transit help (MDRC, 2017). 3/9
2️⃣ Supreme Court blocked mass relief “Not whether something should be done; it is who has the authority to do it.” — Chief Justice Roberts (Biden v. Nebraska, 2023) 2/9
THREAD 🧵: Tuition‑Free Public College — The Evidence, the Stakes, the Blueprint 1️⃣ The crisis is by design 🎓 $1.6T in federal student debt. 43M+ borrowers. Median payments eat 14% of young workers’ income (NY Fed, Q2 2025). 1/9
To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man's life. —T. S. Eliot
What are your thoughts? Is harm reduction the answer, or are we missing something bigger? 3/3
Learn about real solutions like naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and supervised consumption sites—and why political inertia keeps them from scaling. Read the full guide from Resist and Rise: Fentanyl Prevention Guide: Harm Reduction Strategies ( jmeg8r.net/41gDatu ) 2/3
💔 Every statistic is a shattered family. Fentanyl overdoses are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S., yet life-saving harm reduction strategies are still underfunded and underused. 👉 Want to know what actually works? 1/3
#NorthCentralFlorida #Townhall #CivicEngagement #HoldThemAccountable 6/6
• Bring your cameras and phones to capture the event and share your videos and photos with us! Let’s show up, ask the tough questions, and make this townhall count. Together, we can ensure our voices are heard! 💪 📍 Address: 25440 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669 See you Saturday! 5/6
• Attend in person if possible and arrive early to secure a seat. • Submit your questions in advance here: http://bit.ly/3JnX0N.... • Keep it neutral—avoid wearing partisan or politically charged attire to increase your chances of being chosen to speak. 4/6
This is a rare chance to connect face-to-face with our elected officials—something that hasn’t happened in our area since 2017! Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, hold our leaders accountable, and make your voice heard. 💡 How You Can Participate: 3/6
• Florida Representative Chad Johnson (District 22) • (Tentative) United States Representative Kat Cammack (FL District 3) may send a representative • Host: Tim Marden, Mayor of Newberry 2/6
🚨 Don’t Miss This Rare Opportunity! 🚨 This Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, a Townhall Meeting is happening right here in North Central Florida! 🗣️ 📍 Location: Newberry Municipal Building 🕒 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Speakers include: • Florida Senator Stan McClain (District 9) 1/6
Test strips prevent accidental deaths. Supervised sites save lives. 🚀 Read the full guide here: Fentanyl Prevention Guide: Harm Reduction Strategies ( jmeg8r.net/41gDatu ) 💬 What do you think? Are we investing enough in what actually saves lives? 2/2
📈 “We can’t arrest our way out of this crisis.” Despite a 14.5% drop in overdose deaths, fentanyl remains the top killer in America’s drug epidemic. The status quo isn’t working. ✅ Harm reduction works. The evidence is overwhelming: Naloxone reverses overdoses. 1/2
Fentanyl Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide to Harm Reduction and Life-Saving Strategies
I am a man, and whatever concerns humanity is of interest to me. —Terence
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. —Henry Ford
Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare. —Harriet Martineau