empowerment & inner transformation…
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DON’T BE SCARED. BE PREPARED. Our Democratic Power Is Respect, Kindness, and the Vote “Our weapons are not weapons at all. They are democratic tools: respect, kindness, and the vote.” A YouTuber recently offered a simple piece of advice: “Don’t be scared. Be prepared.” That is the message many people need right now—especially those who... Continue Reading →
Education, Persistence, and Compassion: While protest and the exercise of our First Amendment rights are now more critical than ever, responding to violence with violence only perpetuates a cycle of harm. It invites retaliation, escalates conflict, and erodes trust, leaving little room for understanding or resolution. Lasting change begins when we reject the logic of... Continue Reading →
...this is one of two articles related to this topic, the next one will be posted in 10 minutes. Uniting Against Authoritarianism to Protect Our Climate, Our Rights, and Our Shared Destiny" Introduction and Background As someone earnest about protecting humanity from damage inflicted by greed, arrogance, and thoughtless policies, I stand at a crossroads... Continue Reading →
This addendum post complements the previous post by providing detail about H.R. 9495 and offering actionable steps for those who want to get involved in the campaign against it. Indivisible is actively campaigning against H.R. 9495, a bill that, according to the organization and many civil rights advocates, poses serious threats to dissenting organizations and... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 