Optimistic realist, Durhamite NC, Less is Alot More in Life
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And occasionally we need to even take breaks from each other. Never you guys. But we all only have so much heart. So much bandwidth. And so we let certain allies go and embrace others. It's nothing personal. It is healthy and demonstrates humanity. To lose joy/humor is a symptom.
He has some great updates, but he must also specifically address the Mothership controversy. Yes he has fired all their consultants and banned PAC contributions for 2028. Hearing more vocally from the DNC helps me amplify their work and steps already taken.
Yes and the interview with DNC Chair Ken Martin by Jess Craven in the park last week is great. I have repeatedly emailed Ken and,/or his staff since I saw him speak at a DNC event two weeks ago.
And we are with you. I was helping hold a 'NEVER FASCISM' banner over I95 yesterday. OP Overpass national monthly morning of action. Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC @fayresistance.bsky.social
I95 OP Overpass, Fayetteville, 8/16 As part of a national coalition, the FRC held our bannering event at Cedar Creek Road over I95. @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @dworkin.bsky.social @fayresistance.bsky.social
From our featured event in Raleigh... Bailando la macarena de la resistencia... @50501nc.bsky.social @caliled.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakeiny.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social
Thank you @dworkin.bsky.social for leading with Raleigh today. Appreciate the Great News coverage. @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @50501activists.bsky.social @durhamdems.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/...
Yes. Amplify... www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
I love to employ the descriptor 'missive'. Kudos!
Awful awful awful decision. Almost as bad as Harvard capitulating. Maher bent the knee to the dear leader. And now supposedly a voice that was another generation of Pakman or Parnas has bent the knee. So goodbye to thee!
How interesting. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov have been OOO on this topic. Hope it helps.
We caused a good ruckus on I95 from Benson to south Fayetteville on Sunday...yours truly has a cameo or two. #wearetheflood @50501nc.bsky.social @thirdpartynow.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @randompammit.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social
I don't say this lightly, but I am tired of the main NPR news acting like corporate media. It makes me sick inside so I don't listen. If through this crucible they finally find truth, then maybe that is necessary. Again it breaks my heart. I will be helping run events on Thurs/Sun just saying.
It is something Thune wanted. I am sorry but I don't consider this a win. Unfortunately the Big Bird Bill will pass. But just listening to apologist @steveinskeep.bsky.social today on Morning Edition, maybe it's the medicine needed. And I am a fan of so much about NPR and local programming.
Keep the no Andy Harris (MD) 202-225-5311 Ralph Norman (SC) 202-225-5501 Chip Roy (TX) 202-225-4236 Warren Davidson (OH) 202-225-6205 Andy Ogles (TN) 202-225-4311 Keith Self (TX) 202-225-4201 David Valadao (CA) 202-225-4695 Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA) 202-225-5211 Andrew Garbarino (NY) 202-225-7896
Ariella Elm shares a great update for efforts now. The Google Doc has the House members that are potential nos or appear to maybe. Faxing is important. All social media is included. @ariellaelm.bsky.social substack.com/@ariellaelm/... docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I shared this a bit on Substack... @ariellaelm.bsky.social always complements that here. @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @randompammit.bsky.social
Ariella Elm shares a great update to complement this. The Google Doc has the House members that are potential nos or appear to maybe. Faxing is important. All social media is included. @ariellaelm.bsky.social substack.com/@ariellaelm/... docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And here @aselrod.bsky.social believe I have earned follow status from thee! Jeff Jackson already has you covered: bsky.app/profile/jeff...
Here's your class action lawsuit Alan. Just formed and put in motion: youtu.be/eNPnS8PhJJg
I am more concerned about people disappearing. Shortages may be coming for certain products. But we do need to look out for each other.
Best fortune in finding out. Well, no. We have your back and you have a new follower from NC.
Petey ate a little too much grass and it came back up later. He has a reverse stomach experience about once per week.
Morning grazing...
Hotels, motels, and condominiums you mean!
Please understand that Murkowski being moderate is poppycock. Wes Siler, long-time journalist, including for Outside Magazine, clearly demonstrates Murkowski is selling her Big Bad Bill vote for repeal of the 2001 USFS Roadless Rule. open.substack.com/pub/wessiler...
Please understand that this is poppycock. Wes Siler, long-time journalist, including for Outside Magazine, clearly demonstrates Murkowski is selling her Big Bad Bill vote for repeal of the 2001 USFS Roadless Rule. open.substack.com/pub/wessiler...
Please understand that this is poppycock. Wes Siler, long-time journalist, including for Outside Magazine, clearly demonstrates Murkowski is selling her Big Bad Bill vote for repeal of the 2001 USFS Roadless Rule. open.substack.com/pub/wessiler...
Please understand that this is poppycock. Wes Siler, long-time journalist, including for Outside Magazine, clearly demonstrates Murkowski is selling her Big Bad Bill vote for repeal of the 2001 USFS Roadless Rule. open.substack.com/pub/wessiler...
We all are surviving another term of reactionary radical whiteward leaning Supreme Court 6-3. This cartoon is perfect.
Also Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today on Trump’s personal lawyer, Emil Bove to a lifetime appointment as a federal court. Bove fired Jan 6 prosecutors, dropped charges against Eric Adams and urged officials to ignore court orders. Please Call your Senators TODAY. 5calls.org/issue/emil-b...
Criminals Bibi and Trump are now begging China to plead with Iran to not close the Straits of Hormuz. China is now the one deciding their fate (and protector from prosecution).
It's not that the flying under the radar, it's that our primary focus remains defeating the big budget (vs. bunker) busting bill. We support you Mark, the ACLU, etc. financially to help fight these. And we also fight back in states like NC with some success in obfuscating the state legislature.
This call to action, follow through, and results is great.
A light news day (minus the insane proposal for the VA to discriminate). IMHO this is directly related to our efforts taking back the narrative on Sat!
Lexington NC. Lovely morning with about 400 friendly folks. @randompammit.bsky.social
@randompammit.bsky.social asked me to help be a 'marshally' yesterday at the NoKings rally in Lexington, NC. Which I interpreted as my role to be the enthusiastic, although gentle facilitator. WFMY news gave nice coverage. Reporter Joseph Leonard is legit! www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/l...
@randompammit.bsky.social asked me to help be a 'marshally' yesterday at the NoKings rally in Lexington, NC. Which I interpreted as my role to be the enthusiastic, although gentle facilitator. WFMY news gave nice coverage. Reporter Joseph Leonard legit! www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/l...
@randompammit.bsky.social asked me to help be a 'marshally' yesterday at the NoKings rally in Lexington, NC. Which I interpreted as my role to be the enthusiastic, although gentle facilitator. WFMY news gave nice coverage. Reporter Joseph Leonard legit! www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/l...
This is beautiful.
Junior tries but ultimately fails to get in the way.
For Petey and Junior (big tail), who instruct me on the bluefication process. Indoors absolutely, but I let them out to eat grass. Petey takes self-directed backyard roughage intake walks. This is also their debut on BlueSky. They have made appearances on Facebook w/ friends. Petey IG a bit.
Forward!!! My cousin organizes her 2nd Townsend MA rally tomorrow (1st on April 5th). I will be helping lead Lexington, NC. I attended last night's rally at the Bull in downtown Durham. No 'security' in sight. The Mayor (Leo Williams) joined us and that was welcome. www.wral.com/news/local/d...
My cousin organizes her 2nd Townsend MA rally tomorrow (1st on April 5th). I will be helping lead Lexington, NC. I attended last night's rally at the Bull in downtown Durham. No 'security' in sight. The Mayor (Leo Williams) joined us and that was welcome. www.wral.com/news/local/d...
I am seeing my cousin organize her second Townsend MA rally tomorrow (first April 5th). I am being a participant to last night's near spontaneous rally at the Bull in downtown Durham. No 'security' in sight. The Mayor (Leo Williams) joined us and that was welcome. www.wral.com/news/local/d...
God, I am not looking away. I am seeing my cousin organize her second Townsend MA rally. I am being a participant to last night's near spontaneous rally at the Bull in downtown Durham. No 'security' in sight. The Mayor (Leo Williams) joined us and that was welcome. www.wral.com/news/local/d...
The coverage from Monday on the Moore Square free David Huerta event continues...IndyWeek also discussed in the weekday email the NC General Assembly bills @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @indyweek.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social indyweek.com/news/wake/ra...
And then there is this article from NC Newsline: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/10/p...
Yesterday a beautiful cross-section of us attended a free David Huerta rally at Moore Square in Raleigh. A group of us after the rally were interviewed by the Raleigh News & Observer. Here is that article: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Yesterday a beautiful cross-section of us attended a free David Huerta rally at Moore Square in Raleigh. As they say wait for end of the video... A group of us after the rally were interviewed by the Raleigh News & Observer. Here is that article: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Also tomorrow are free David Huerta rallies, including in Raleigh. bit.ly/FreeDavidEnd...
Keep up the pressure and knowledge. I want to share Robert Hubbell's livestream from yesterday that covers much of our realities in a calm, collective, humble and realistic manner. We need the voices of Rebecca Solnit, Jess Piper, & Robert in this moment: open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...
And Elon has now deleted his tweets. Just saying. He may be out of power but he will likely try to bend the knee. Which Trump will love.
And now Musk has deleted all his tweets. There was a breakdown between them, but how much lasting impact did it really cause?
Yes I love it. Fuck the Proud Boys. I can't wait til they are locked back up and thrown in solitary.
Please join Congresswoman Foushee at an informal meet and greet tomorrow at noon. Hosted by the Chatham Co Dems. @durhamdems.bsky.social @foushee.house.gov www.mobilize.us/chathamcount...
And Kilmar Abrego Garcia is on his way back to America. Are the charges real? I have no idea. But he is coming home. Yes home. America is his home. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
On April 3rd this year I attended an event at Fenway and a matching pair of Black Lives Matter signs graced the ends of the grandstands. Owner John Henry is known for his progressive views. He also owns The Boston Globe.
On April 3rd this year I attended an event at Fenway and a matching pair of Black Lives Matter signs graced the ends of the grandstands. Owner John Henry is known for his progressive views. He also owns The Boston Globe.
Shared by a commenter on Robert Hubbell’s Substack today. Believe something similar was done in San Fran earlier in May. lookout.co/santa-cruz-n...
Shared by a commenter on Robert Hubbell’s Substack today. Believe something similar was done in San Fran earlier in May. lookout.co/santa-cruz-n...
Shared by a commenter on Robert Hubbell’s Substack today. Believe something similar was done in San Fran earlier in May. lookout.co/santa-cruz-n...
Shared by a commenter on Robert Hubbell’s Substack today. Believe something similar was done in San Fran earlier in May. lookout.co/santa-cruz-n...
Thank you Aaron! Shared by a commenter on Robert Hubbell’s Substack today. Believe something similar was done in San Fran earlier in May. lookout.co/santa-cruz-n...
Yes that is correct. The Library of Congress has weathered the BS so far. In part because Reps and Dems both resisted. The Librarian was fired. The US Copyright Chief is suing to be reinstating. They are taking apart the NMAAHC, returning historical objects to institutions ...
Hey I will take what I consider what is thus far a quiet Friday. I want to give a shout out to Ross Brubeck. He led a group of Quakers walking from Queens to DC this month to present these petitions to Congress. I met him last night at an event in Durham. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Hi Josh. Not trying to hijack this remembrance, but I do appreciate speaking up about the NIH. I have been following the machinations on the Subreddit. Including the new MAGA director 'Jay'. This thread I just read is very troubling at the main campus in Bethesda: www.reddit.com/r/NIH/s/fBJR...
Kinnard may miss some of the details, but she is reporting alot of the darkness. I don't personally consider the AP as anything remotely near corporate media.
Separate issue. Why would you certify the fascism of Trump by voting for the crypto corruption bill?
And this... Thanks to Ariella Elm for pointing out this absolutely important win for democracy in Romania. @ariellaelm.bsky.social www.dw.com/en/romania-e...
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts. Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Here is a far deeper look into these questions. www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
Goodness!
Happy to share! So far there is no specific public acknowledgement. But he is very private so I am betting that he knows and celebrates that he is 1/4 Creole.
His connections to New Orleans and being the first black Pope since the 5th century is also amazing: www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
Yes to reiterate: www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
But they can't fire the first black Pope since the 5th century: www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
And this is a great article. First black Pope since the 5th century: www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
I am Catholic (deeply active in my own ways). This is a great article about the reason to celebrate today in New Orleans. www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
This is a really great reason for New Orleans to celebrate today: www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv...
🥚cellent!
I wanted to share some background on Pope Leo XIV that is even more fascinating. A friend shared this article. They know the researcher cited in the article. It says the family moved to Chicago from New Orleans in 1912 to pass for white. www.wwltv.com/article/news...
I wanted to share some background on Pope Leo XIV that is even more fascinating. A friend shared this article. They know the researcher cited in the article. It says the family moved to Chicago from New Orleans in 1912 to pass for white. www.wwltv.com/article/news...
I have been following this travesty for months on the NIH Subreddit. Both employees and grant recipients have been documenting the outcomes in at times excruciatingly painful detail... www.reddit.com/r/NIH/s/KvGU...
We in NC don't believe this until it happens. We have been burned by Tillis for over a decade. Hegspeth is just one of the innumerable examples. When Martin's nomination is permanently withdrawn, then one less horrible nominee.
Yes indeed. We have been pulling for you even more since the curing process was underway.
Ellen and I happily joined @wileycash.bsky.social @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/ncpo...
Indeed my friend Ellen and I joined you Cliff at NC Capitol. The rally was about recently 'banned words'. This word/phrase list was recently given out at the NSF (National Science Foundation). A couple times we were at the mics saying the hundreds of words. //www.writersfordemocraticaction.org/
The Qatar Economic Forum is hosting a public session on how to make money off of Trump’s bribery and corruption schemes. This is where we are.
Appreciate it. I will share one other one (Rev Barber also posted a statement on the same topic today) from this morning that I believe takes the perfect approach to the attempts at forced idolatry. How about weapon of mass distraction? WWJD? open.substack.com/pub/closerto...
And let's keep it up via... The Critical Resistance take down, take out, full blown dissection of Stephen Miller. Simply brilliant and devilishly good on how to neuter Miller. open.substack.com/pub/critical...
The Critical Resistance take down, take out, full blown dissection of Stephen Miller. Simply brilliant and devilishly good on how to neuter Miller. open.substack.com/pub/critical...
Legal maneuvers and exposure ... The Critical Resistance take down, take out, full blown dissection of Stephen Miller. Simply brilliant and devilishly good on how to neuter Miller. open.substack.com/pub/critical...
The Critical Resistance take down, take out, full blown dissection of Stephen Miller. Simply brilliant and devilishly good on how to neuter Miller. open.substack.com/pub/critical...
