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The historic number of #NoKings protesters and their expansive geographic spread are signs of a growing and durable pro-democracy movement.
New data shows No Kings was one of the largest days of protest in US history
The historic number of No Kings protesters and their expansive geographic spread are signs of a growing and durable pro-democracy movement.
wagingnonviolence.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The historic number of #NoKings protesters and their expansive geographic spread are signs of a growing and durable pro-democracy movement.
Looks like progress!
"Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state"
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"Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state"
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Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state
ROME (AP) — Italy agreed Thursday to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) field north of Rome, once the source of controversy between the two…
ground.news
August 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Looks like progress!
"Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state"
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"Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state"
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Good news everyone.
Wind turbine trial sparks hope as small-scale power source
A small-scale wind turbine has been developed in Adelaide in the hope of supplying energy direct to off-grid users, including farms, wineries and construction sites.
www.abc.net.au
August 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Good news everyone.
Big win
Right-to-repair laws have now either passed or been introduced in all 50 states, forcing private equity–backed firms to allow DIY fixes.
Wheelchair users are finally winning the right to repair
State laws are forcing private equity–backed firms—which can make buyers wait months—to allow DIY fixes.
www.motherjones.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Big win
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Looking for ways to safeguard our democratic freedoms? Here’s what we can learn from the Hungarian pro-democracy coalition's efforts to push back against Viktor Orbán’s autocratic impulses. Join us to discover the role you can play in shaping our history. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/rule-1-res...
Rule 1: Resist. Then adapt
Hungary teaches us how to change tactics to get ahead of shifting attacks
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
August 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Looking for ways to safeguard our democratic freedoms? Here’s what we can learn from the Hungarian pro-democracy coalition's efforts to push back against Viktor Orbán’s autocratic impulses. Join us to discover the role you can play in shaping our history. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/rule-1-res...
"In the coming days, when people in your life or professional circles bring up what’s happening in the latest redistricting war, tell them that there’s a way out of this doom loop — proportional representation. Forward this piece to them."
Well said.
Well said.
The solution to our never-ending redistricting wars is simple and achievable. Ansley Skipper & Drew Penrose explain a better system for choosing our reps — proportional representation — is in reach and we can all do something today to help make it happen. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-end...
How to end the forever redistricting wars
Gerrymandering is made possible by this one choice
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
August 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"In the coming days, when people in your life or professional circles bring up what’s happening in the latest redistricting war, tell them that there’s a way out of this doom loop — proportional representation. Forward this piece to them."
Well said.
Well said.
Here are some of the methods of nonviolent struggle these actions resemble.
31. "Haunting" officials (constantly following them, silently, respectfully)
32.Taunting officials
47. Assemblies of protest or support
161. Nonviolent harassment
175. Overloading of facilities
178. Guerilla theatre
31. "Haunting" officials (constantly following them, silently, respectfully)
32.Taunting officials
47. Assemblies of protest or support
161. Nonviolent harassment
175. Overloading of facilities
178. Guerilla theatre
Chants of “tax the rich.” Questions about Medicare For All. Intense pushback over Trump's immigration agenda and devastating cuts to Medicaid and food stamps.
These aren't the types of things you'd expect to hear about during a congressional town hall in ruby red Nebraska.
People are fed up.
These aren't the types of things you'd expect to hear about during a congressional town hall in ruby red Nebraska.
People are fed up.
A G.O.P. Congressman Faced Hometown Voters. It Wasn’t Pretty.
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Here are some of the methods of nonviolent struggle these actions resemble.
31. "Haunting" officials (constantly following them, silently, respectfully)
32.Taunting officials
47. Assemblies of protest or support
161. Nonviolent harassment
175. Overloading of facilities
178. Guerilla theatre
31. "Haunting" officials (constantly following them, silently, respectfully)
32.Taunting officials
47. Assemblies of protest or support
161. Nonviolent harassment
175. Overloading of facilities
178. Guerilla theatre
People power!
Thousands of machinists who build fighter jets and munitions at Boeing’s defense hub went on strike at midnight Monday for the first time since the mid-1990s.
Boeing defense union goes on strike
Boeing defense union announces strike after machinists in Missouri and Illinois voted to reject the latest contract offer.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
People power!
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The Campaign Nonviolence 2025 calls-to-action engage people in powerful interventions to the violence we see in our world right now.
Campaign Nonviolence Action Days in challenging times
The Campaign Nonviolence 2025 calls-to-action engage people in powerful interventions to the violence we see in our world right now.
wagingnonviolence.org
July 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Campaign Nonviolence 2025 calls-to-action engage people in powerful interventions to the violence we see in our world right now.
Young people showing up together gives me hope.
Over 800 students from across the country completed our National Advocacy Institute in DC over the past 3 weeks.
There's more interest now than ever before in the Institute, where students learn about key civil rights issues, build leadership skills, and connect with other incredible advocates.
There's more interest now than ever before in the Institute, where students learn about key civil rights issues, build leadership skills, and connect with other incredible advocates.
A Hands-On Lesson in Civics Sees Surging Student Interest in the Age of Trump
The American Civil Liberties Union sees interest spike in its student advocacy institute, while conservative groups have their own programs.
www.edweek.org
August 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Young people showing up together gives me hope.
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NEW: The Senate just reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and expand federal protections for our right to vote.
As states continue to pass legislation that makes voting harder, it's time for our leaders to protect this essential right.
As states continue to pass legislation that makes voting harder, it's time for our leaders to protect this essential right.
July 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NEW: The Senate just reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and expand federal protections for our right to vote.
As states continue to pass legislation that makes voting harder, it's time for our leaders to protect this essential right.
As states continue to pass legislation that makes voting harder, it's time for our leaders to protect this essential right.