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Garrett Collins

@mendicant3.bsky.social

Philosopher, Tolkien Scholar, Cat Lover, Feminist, Walking in the John Muir School of Nature, Franciscan Mendicant, Instructional Designer, Academic Technology Support

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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: ยท John Lewis Actions Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...

I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, โ€œGOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:โ€ - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

29.06.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

'Pawn' has been used as 'one who is played' 'a piece of little import' but we are more numerous than any king. And, in the chess metaphor, all the pieces 'are played by the hand of another,' king or pawn. I'm gonna take it back, embrace being a pawn.

15.06.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Becasue putting the focus on a king, even a would-be, wanna-be one, is missing the point. The point is you and me.

15.06.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only Pawns!
Power to the Individual.

15.06.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Eat the rich.

14.06.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We live in occupied America.

08.06.2025 10:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the Gl Rights Hotline. There is support, you don't have to go through with it.

1-877-447-4487
@robertsaintlawrence.social

08.06.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I stand in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles. The people that live and work there. Solidarity does not necessitate citizenship. Being a member of the human race, sharing this fragile planet is how I count family. I see the boot on your neck. Do not give up. We are in this together!

08.06.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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No Kings On June 14โ€”Flag Dayโ€”Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isnโ€™t staged in Washington. ...

Planning to attend a protest on June 14!
The flag I'll be flying says Resist

And, it's not about kings, for me; it's about this man who would proclaim himself my king.
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=5...

31.05.2025 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mindful Memorial Day

Imagine a field of red poppies, signifying the end to all armed conflict and mourning the dead lost to war throughout time; the sun is setting beyond the field.

26.05.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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25.05.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy International Workers Day to the workers.

01.05.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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50501 โ€” 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement Join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day: #50501.

Tomorrow is May Day, dear friends.

I'll see you at the celebration:
www.fiftyfifty.one

30.04.2025 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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29.04.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am grateful to our PoS... er... PotUS. In part, thanks to him being just the person he is, voters in Canada have voted their hearts; also we see countries around the world forging alliances that exclude the toxic US. This gives me hope for the rest of humanity. Good job and good luck everyone.

29.04.2025 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Did It: Protecting Privacy, Protecting Dignity Dear supporters, Today, Iโ€™m proud to share that we have achieved a meaningful victory together. Thanks to the power of over 50,000 voices standing up for the autism community, the U.S. Department of H...

Thanks to the power of over 50,000 voices standing up for the autism community, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has walked back plans for a national autism registry.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-n...

28.04.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was nice while it lasted.

25.04.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign? Stop the National Autism Registry: Protect Our Childrenโ€™s Privacy and Human Rights

I signed.
chng.it/rctPG2PCCG

24.04.2025 03:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm lichen it!

24.04.2025 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When you write your "representatives" and their response letter amounts to them trying to convince you that you should adopt their views instead of them representing yours.

08.04.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And when I say they are defunding public things that support life, I mean they are failing to use the federal taxes we paid. I'm feeling like following the powerful example of Maine's Governor, Janet Mills, and withhold our federal funding, if they are going to withhold support of the federal good.

05.04.2025 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They are trying to kill us. They are defunding public health, education, retirement, science that supports health, natural parks that feed the soul. The rich will still be able to buy these things in private markets. I will resist. I will not die. I will not die to peace, love, community. I resist.

05.04.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
APRIL 5 MARCH ON WASHINGTON

On April 5, join a huge coalition of groups for a national march in D.C. More information at marchforpalestine.org

04.04.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grassroots Advocacy Days Spring 2025 - Peace Action Join us APRIL 7th โ€“ 11th in Washington, DC and online Congress is hearing from the pro-peace, pro-ceasefire majority and is STILL dragging its feet โ€“ even as the fragile ceasefire in Gaza teeters on c...

Registration for Peace Actionโ€™s Grassroots Advocacy Days taking place on April 7-11
www.peaceaction.org/2025/02/25/g...

04.04.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Watermelon Pictures

Watch a screening of a new film The Encampments
www.watermelonpictures.com/films/the-en...

04.04.2025 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tell the World Medical Association to call for the release of medics in Israeli detention! Sign the petition: Tell the World Medical Association to call for the release of medics in Israeli detention!

I just signed:
Tell the World Medical Association to call for the release of medics in Israeli detention!
www.codepink.org/wma?utm_camp...

04.04.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Gaza Update, April 4 Weekly summary of the War on Gaza, April 4

Gaza Unlocked
Weekly Gaza Update, April 4
Yousef M. Aljamal
gazaunlocked.org/posts/weekly...

04.04.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lifelines: Aid Workers in Gaza

Watch our staffโ€™s film Lifelines.
afsc.org/lifelines

04.04.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Crisis in Gaza

Donations to the Gaza humanitarian appeal can be made here.
afsc.org/crisis-gaza#...

04.04.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Peacebuilding in Palestine

AFSC has staff in Gaza, with an ongoing presence there since 1948. More information about our work
afsc.org/theme/peaceb...

04.04.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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