Jim Parrish

We Must Arrest the Attention of the Nation After arrest at US Capitol, we have been released. We are OK, but all is not well.

Do we have a prayer? Yes, if we step up and say one in the face of authoritarianism. I’ve marched and been arrested with him, and would do so again… #democracy #moralmondays #poorpeoplescampaign

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Countdown to Catastrophe: The Quake That Could Sink and Flood the Pacific Northwest A future Cascadia earthquake could unleash far more than just devastating shaking — it could sink large parts of the Pacific Northwest coastline, dramatically expanding flood zones and leaving thousan...

This is the kind of work our government should be doing: research into our real threats (fire, flood, earthquakes, pandemics, etc.) and preparing for them.

scitechdaily.com/countdown-to...

The question “what comes after” needs to be answered, or we will get more of the same…

#resist #generativedemocracy #democracy #bluedot

When toxic polarization becomes a civil war – and what we can do about it Peacebuilder, mediator and scholar John Paul Lederach offers practical wisdom for resisting cycles of division and violence.

Studied Dr. Lederach in seminary using his book “The Moral Imagination: the art and soul of building peace” that came out after 9-11. I believe his latest book will be very important:
#generativedemocracy #unitarian #bluedot #wagingpeace

wagingnonviolence.org/metta/podcas...

Reading Dr Sharon Welch’s book “After the Protests are Heard…” and thinking it (and other resources) may be the basis for small group discussion/learning for what democracy can become after we slog through this mess.

Dr Stanley Deetz’ essay on “Generative Democracy” is also recommended.

These clips are doing more for the Democrats than anything else right now and honestly maybe their response to the state of the union should be airing these clips and that’s it

Yes

Democracy as we know it is being battered by its own faults of being divided and serving power. A new democracy is needed that serves the many, not the few. This is called Generative Democracy, and is described by Dr Stanley Deetz in this article: www.standeetz.org/generative-d...

Sigh… my first thought- if muzzk sent me any money Id give it to PBS/NPR so they could continue real journalism.

TB is borderless #kansas

The “Wikipedia of evolutionary trees,” so cool!

today.duke.edu/2015/09/tree...

Teen Vogue is better at journalism than nyt… #arbluedot

Resistance…

We give monthly to the ACLU, and others who stand up to the regime. #arbluedots

AR needs Unitarian Our Whole Lives sex and relationships education programs more than ever! #UU #UCC

She’s not alone!

Get it from an independent bookstore. 🌹

The tiny tiny home that is also a big big cargo bike.
From Toronto, Ontario Canada.

tinytinyhomes.ca/get-involved/

Thinking about all the possibilities for temporary, affordable, moveable, dignified, resilient, disaster relief, wraparound shelter.
Great post @derek.bike

Once again…

Hilariously absurd… and scary

As Trump takes office & pledges mass deportations, here is a shareable film series written *by immigrants for immigrants* on how to safely defend against ICE.

The first of four: 🚨If ICE is outside your door, don’t panic. Don’t open the door. Ask to see a warrant. ICE can’t enter w/o one. Part 1:

Snuggles! 😸

Northwest Arkansas - over a hundred of us in the deep cold, listening to speeches and marching to acknowledge that women’s, immigrants, poor people of all kinds rights and freedoms are at risk with this administration, and we are willing to stand against authoritarianism.

For MLK day, and the next four years…

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Tonight, 7:30-8:30 pm ET with @hcrichardson.bsky.social!

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@jparrish7809.bsky.social good morning! I’m figuring out how to use this platform… sigh

The Walmart Effect New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.

"Walmart makes the places it operates in poorer than they would be if it had never shown up at all. Sometimes consumer prices are an incomplete, even misleading, signal of economic well-being."

Fascinating studies on the broader effects of Walmart:

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Now in the public record…

We Have the Tools to Solve Homelessness — Lawmakers Refuse to Use Them The research shows clear housing solutions — but Project 2025’s prescriptions will only exacerbate the crisis.

The research shows clear housing solutions — but Project 2025’s prescriptions will only exacerbate the crisis.

A woman’s work: Five Arkansans wage decades-long war for abortion rights - Arkansas Times For decades, five women have waged an often difficult, sometimes frightening, and always highly personal war in the fight for abortion rights in Arkansas. They're already planning for the next four ye...

For decades, five women have waged an often difficult, sometimes frightening, and always highly personal war in the fight for abortion rights in Arkansas. They’re already planning for the next four years.