Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)

Yes but still tons of more work to do!

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Unpacking the effects of repression and civil disobedience I write a lot about protest and the ways that repression can escalate violence and lead to more disruptive tactics. So, I was delighted to read these recently published papers that help us understa…

This week, I focus on the recent research on repression and civil disobedience and how it helps us understand collective action and what we should expect to see as repression grows and activists mobilize to push back to draw attention to the growing polycrisis. danarfisher.com/2026/03/07/u...

The Apocalyptic Optimist A newsletter and blog for real talk about what’s broken and how to fix it.

To sign up to receive doses of apocalyptic optimism delivered directly to your email box, go here: danarfisher.com/apocalyptic-...

Unpacking the effects of repression and civil disobedience I write a lot about protest and the ways that repression can escalate violence and lead to more disruptive tactics. So, I was delighted to read these recently published papers that help us understa…

This week, I focus on the recent research on repression and civil disobedience and how it helps us understand collective action and what we should expect to see as repression grows and activists mobilize to push back to draw attention to the growing polycrisis. danarfisher.com/2026/03/07/u...

Ty for clarifying what I thought was happening: more people are finding that these experts knew / know what they are saying ✔️⚖️

1) It takes a while for the research to get published and to diffuse. 2) Misinformation has been successful in distracting people in specific areas post-disaster. It's not well understood--I've got a new project that hopefully will help but we need all hands on deck to study this process

Thanks for tagging me. I tried to set the record straight above--I recently participated in a conversation about this exact subect at the National Academies!

Actually, there's a growing literature documenting exactly the OPPOSITE: people who experience climate shocks are more supportive of climate science, more interested in climate action, and more engaged in climate work! Read Saving Ourselves for a start... @climatenews.bsky.social

Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño

It doesn’t matter whether the rate of global warming is increasing. It’ll never cease to amaze me that people don’t care that it’s happening at all. It should be the most alarming thing ever.

Pace of global warming has nearly doubled since 2015, reveals study - Carbon Brief An acceleration in human-caused global warming could see the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C limit breached before...

I'm not suggesting this is an open secret within the climate science community, but it's remarkable how little impact this sort of research is generating. Because if the rate of warming really has *doubled* then you can kiss goodbye to 2°C. www.carbonbrief.org/pace-of-glob...

Anyone looking for and up-to-date measure of our changing climate, here you go 👇

Nothing like capitalizing on the fall of our democracy to make you smile...😆

Great work--thanks to you!!

This new paper by @zeitzoff.bsky.social looks at the evolution of tactics in the environmental movement in the US, finding that repression has a substantial affect. Read all about it here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Energy transition the hard way

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Cats Against Trump too TY
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Seems like a good time to repost this one:

I’m frankly a bit surprised Trump fired Noem. It shows weakness and reminds people that accountability is possible.

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Yes.

Interesting statement—would that he made such statements (and practiced) prioritizing human rights for peaceable citizens in the US (including nonviolent protesters who are engaging in peaceful witnessing) 🤔

Close to 650 federal agents remain in Minnesota weeks after border czar announced end of operation There are still more than quadruple the 150 agents Tom Homan said there would be in the state by the end of last week.

Are we surprised the Trump administration lied? Not at all.

We stand with the people of Minnesota demanding an end to ICE terror. #ICEOutForGood #ICEoutofMinnesota #iceout

www.startribune.com/close-to-650...

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The legacy of the Occupy Movement is becoming super clear. I spoke with @samsanders.bsky.social about this during Trump 1 and I was wrong. 😑

Trump EPA's Lee Zeldin: We're reversing the war on beautiful clean coal! We're lowering electricity costs for consumers!

EPA analysis: ‘Minimal’ Boost To Coal Sector From Mercury & Air Toxics Standard Repeal.

Trump EPA: when you fail but still give yourself an A+.
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