Jen Malcolm

Another relevant quote.

America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence.

Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.

“Let your motto be resistance…no oppressed people have ever secured their liberty without resistance.”

Saw this quote from Henry Highland Garnet at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad visitors center today in Maryland…

In 1942, the American President opposed censorship because books were weapons in the fight against tyranny.

And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.

Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.

Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

Rep Raskin has been great. Rep Ocasio-Cortez has been great. And Rep Frost and Rep Crockett. Senator Murphy. Maybe no one knew exactly what to do. But such people laid down a clear marker. Let’s respect these and other elected federal representatives who stood out these first few weeks.

I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.

This is the way…

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941

Public education is the backbone of American democracy.

In the richest country in the history of the world, we cannot abandon our teachers and our public schools.

"The beauty of activism is that it grows exponentially. One good deed inspires another. The more we find ways to help, the more opportunities arise to share, to collaborate, and to magnify that impact." @msarielknox.bsky.social

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.

The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

The top health care companies in America spent 95% of their profits to make their CEOs & stockholders obscenely rich.

How many Americans would be alive today if those companies spent $2.6 trillion on disease prevention and primary care, instead of stock buybacks and dividends?

A rally a day keeps the fascists away. - quote by representative Jamie Raskin.

A rally a day keeps the fascists away! -Representative Jamie Raskin

Of course it’s a coup Miss the obvious, lose your republic

Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
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As I think about the environment we are experiencing these days, it can be overwhelming.

It’s easy to step away and say I cannot change it. Frankly, the situation is quite the opposite.

This quote gives me direction in what I will be doing to combat injustice.

Are you with me? 🫶🏽🙏🏽

Mise "When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set." - Lin Yutang @WiseSages

Mise
"When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
- Lin Yutang
@WiseSages

“Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president. He is trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him.”

- Ezra Klein

Thanks for the inspiration #booksky - I picked up a new library card and books from your recs to provide a much-needed brief escape from current events…Bonus: my dogs are pretty excited about some reading lap time 😉

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.

Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

This. Right. Here. 💯
#TeacherSky
#BlackEduSky #EduSky
#BlackSky
#BlackSkyOver40
#SystemicOppression
#EduMatch

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.

Opportunities are everywhere.

Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

Someone dropped this in my post the other day and even if you’re not religious it works!

This is what we all should remember.

A to-do list.

Ashley Hawthorne: says: "After a day or two of spiraling into angst and anxiety, I've decided the best way to get through the next four years is to stay busy doing the work of fighting them."

Here's her list of things she did: