When the first racist travel bans were enacted in 2017, I made a sign, got in my car & drove to O’Hare Airport. I had no idea what to expect. There were hundreds of people outside the international terminal & we protested & I hadn’t done anything like that in years; it was a galvanizing experience.

The Art of Bouncing Back: How to Build Emotional Resilience Today The world feels out of control, but your emotional resilience doesn’t have to be. Discover how to take charge of your well-being with practical, everyday habits that foster strength, connection, and peace of mind. Whether it’s reframing negativity, fin...

The Art of Bouncing Back: How to Build Emotional Resilience Today

Stop. Take a breath. Then do it again. #mindfulmoments

Mindful Minute: Picture a waterfall in the distance. Breathe in the mist. 🌊🌿
#mistymindfulness #waterfallpeace #letitflow

Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.

No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.

1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.

The point of the tariffs is to force the bend of the knee. That's all. There is no plan. There is no theory. There is no end game. There is only coercion, to line one particular pocket.

YouTube video by Associated Press LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor

Every network should be covering this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...

Hi folks: Facebook appears to be taking down my posts. Please remember they are available for free here (no paywall), and can be received by email (also free-- just don't put in your credit card information). I guess if I'm being banned I'm doing something right?

How to Save a Democracy Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.

"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."

www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Costco Thriving After Retailers Like Target Roll Back DEI Initiatives During a four-week period, Costco saw an increase in shoppers of over 7 million compared to Target's decrease of nearly 5 million.

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Costco Thriving After Retailers Like Target Roll Back DEI Initiatives

During a 4-week period, Costco saw an increase of over 7 million shoppers compared to Target's decrease of nearly 5 million.

@blackenterprise.bsky.social:

www.blackenterprise.com/costco-targe...

People keep asking me if Dems are divided between left and center of party. Nope. We are divided over old and new ways of fighting. That 20th Century playbook ain’t stopping a dictator.

Yep.
THIS is exactly why we are where we are now.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst… It’s 8:30 AM and your Des Moines Iowa voicemail is already full!
Don’t you want to hear from us?

Can a Few Minutes of Mindfulness Really Make a Difference? Discover how small mindfulness habits, habit stacking, and social media tweaks can reduce stress and improve mental health. Simple, practical, and effective strategies you can start today!

You don’t need an hour of meditation. Just 60 seconds of stretching, breathing, or grounding can reset your mind. Simple steps, big changes. Read more: www.pathofmore.com/mindfulness-... #MindfulnessMatters

Taking a moment for yourself is vital. A quick 5-minute walk can refresh your mind and spirit. Studies show short walks boost mental clarity and mood. Adding this to your routine benefits emotional and cognitive health. Step outside, breathe fresh air, and let nature recharge you. #MentalHealthWalk

There ya have it! 😉

February 28, 2025 Today, President Donald Trump ambushed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky in an attack that seemed designed to give the White House an excuse for siding with Russia in its war on Ukraine.

February 28, 2025

“Have any of you ever watched a documentary of one of the great social movements — of apartheid or civil rights or Stonewall — and ask yourself would you have been brave enough to walk the bridge?" - Jane Fonda, tonight.

Iowa House Republicans renew effort to strip transgender protections from Iowa civil rights law Just like all other Iowans, transgender residents of the state are protected under the Iowa Civil Rights Act, meaning they cannot be discriminated against

For the second year in a row, House Republicans are going after LGBTQ Iowans' civil rights. The new bill is a long list touching on bathrooms, birth certificates and introduces the phrase “gender theory” into Iowa law.

February 19, 2025 The past week has solidified a sea change in American—and global—history.

February 19, 2025

Find Your People: Build Strong Relationships for Resilience and Joy Discover why finding your people is essential for thriving in a chaotic world. Learn how to build, strengthen, and maintain meaningful connections that bring resilience, joy, and belonging.

Feeling overwhelmed by today’s chaos? Discover why finding your people can be the key to resilience and joy. 🫶 Learn how to build lasting connections!

😊 "Joy is not in things; it is in us." – Richard Wagner
#ChooseJoy #Happiness #MindsetMatters #PositiveVibes

A quarter of US shoppers have dumped favorite stores over political stances A new poll also found that four in 10 Americans have shifted spending to align with moral views in recent months

Boycotts work and right now the only control we have is where we spend our money. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

February 17, 2025 Today is Presidents Day, a somewhat vague holiday placed in 1968 on the third Monday in February, near the date of George Washington’s birthday on February 22, 1732, but also traditionally including A...

February 17, 2025

From @Indivisible515 Central Iowa

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Feeling overwhelmed? In today’s world, it’s easy to feel like life is spinning out of control. Path of More is here to help you regain that sense of calm, strength, and control. Let’s build resilience together. 💪 #StayStrong #MentalHealthMatters