Good Trouble: A Shoeleather History of Non-Violent Direct Action by Steve Thornton, is available from Hard Ball Press at the link in our bio.
#indiebook #history #civilrights #goodtrouble #shoeleather #americanhistory #solidarity
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Now more vital than ever, Good Trouble not only gives us hope that justice can win, but provides a usable guidebook on how to learn from the past, weather the failures, and repeat the successes of our forebearers in solidarity.
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Written by Steve Thornton, Good Trouble: A Shoeleather History of Non-Violent Direction takes inspiration from the civil rights movement to tell the true stories of oppressed communities who found strength in solidarity, fought back against the ruling classes, and won.
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"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." - Representative John Lewis, 2018
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Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today we honor and recognize the struggles Indigenous people continue to face in America, while celebrating the rich culture and history of Indigenous communities. Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
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Today I learned there is such a thing as National Boss's Day, and that allegedly it is this Thursday and I SWEAR TO GOD that if I find out any of you have participated in such a craven act of subservience to the ownership caste I will find you and give you SUCH a noogie
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Trump's new layoffs hurt disabled kids
"This is absolutely a violation of federal law."
“This is absolutely a violation of federal law.”
Trump's layoffs could lead to major problems with funding for the education of disabled students. And some say, potential violations of federal law.
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When miscarriages become crimes
412 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy outcomes. This is what fetal personhood looks like.
412 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy outcomes. This is what fetal personhood looks like.
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Mohsen Mahdawi Fought ICE and Won His Freedom. For Now. - Reveal
On this week’s “More To The Story,” Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi discusses getting arrested at his US citizenship hearing—and how he convinced a judge to release him.
Today, before federal judges, the Trump administration will argue why Mohsen Mahdawi, a student activist who temporarily won his freedom against ICE, should be locked up once again.
As he told us in June, his arrest is a clear attempt by the administration "to intimidate other students."
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For more information about Hard Ball Press and our many leftist titles for kids and adults, visit the link in our bio! #solidarity #union #indiebook #labor #childrensbook #childrensliterature
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Jimmy's Carwash Adventure/La Aventura De Jaime en el Autolavado — Hard Ball Press
Author : Victor Narro Written by/Escrito por : Victor Narro Illustrations by/Illustrado por : Yana Murashko Translation by : Madelin Arroyo Romero Synopsis : Little Jimmy makes a friend of a ...
Jimmy makes a friend of a kind carwash man who helps him send his pedal car through the carwash. When Jimmy & his dad later find the carwash workers striking for fair pay, Jimmy does something unexpected…and dangerous. He teaches his dad an important lesson about social justice and solidarity.
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Jimmy's Carwash Adventure/La Aventura De Jaime en el Autolavado — Hard Ball Press
Author : Victor Narro Written by/Escrito por : Victor Narro Illustrations by/Illustrado por : Yana Murashko Translation by : Madelin Arroyo Romero Synopsis : Little Jimmy makes a friend of a ...
Written by Victor Narr,o with beautiful illustrations by Yana Murashko and a Spanish translation by Madelin Arroyo Romero, Jimmy's Carwash Adventure/La Aventura de Jaime en el Autolavado tells the story of a brave little boy who helps his dad stand up for what's right.
30.09.2025 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A Reagan-appointed judge just wrote a blistering anti-Trump decision
Federal judge William G. Young attacked the president's crackdown on civil liberties as un-American.
“ICE goes masked for a single reason—to terrorize Americans into quiescence."
A Reagan-appointed judge just wrote a blistering anti-Trump decision, calling the president’s crackdown on civil liberties un-American.
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Disgust, horror, and "elimination": Trump and RFK Jr.'s eugenicist autism conference
The most striking omission from Monday's White House pageant: autistic people.
“The long history of trying to ‘cure’ or eliminate autism has been a history of terrible abuse and dangerous sham treatments."
I spoke to @autisticadvocacy.org's Greg Robinson and @drstevenkapp.bsky.social about the awful autism presser yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Hats Off for Gabbie/¡Aplausos para Gaby! — Hard Ball Press
Author/Escrito por : Marivir R. Montebon Translation : Laura Flores Illustrations by/Illustrado por : Yana Murashko Synopsis : When the Little League coach tells Gabriella only boys can play on ...
Written by journalist Marivir Montebon (pictured), with illustrations by Yana Murashko and a translation by Laura Flores, Gabbie offers an example for kids looking to make their way in a world that doesn't always feel welcoming for people like them.
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Hats Off for Gabbie/¡Aplausos para Gaby! — Hard Ball Press
Author/Escrito por : Marivir R. Montebon Translation : Laura Flores Illustrations by/Illustrado por : Yana Murashko Synopsis : When the Little League coach tells Gabriella only boys can play on ...
When the Little League coach tells Gabriella only boys can play on his baseball team, she returns dressed as a boy and makes the team. Gabbie is happy to prove she is just as good as the boys…until the big game. With her team losing by two runs in the last inning, Gabbie comes to the plate.
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The global far right is making Charlie Kirk a martyr
From Germany to South Africa to Japan, ultranationalist forces have seized on his death.
From Germany to South Africa to Great Britain to Japan, ultranationalist movements have seized on Charlie Kirk's death.
The irony here is hard to ignore: these same groups that often decry globalization are adopting an international message based on American politics.
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Gov. Spencer Cox has been preaching calm in a violent moment—but there's something missing
In Utah, the fight over gerrymandering shows how hard bridging divides really is.
Experts warn that political violence is more likely under these conditions:
✅ When democracy is declining
✅ When societies are divided by race, religion, or ethnicity,
✅ When political leaders tolerate or encourage violence
✅ When citizens have easy access to guns
Utah checks all those boxes.
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The “chaos and cruelty” of Trump’s worksite immigration raids
A scholar looked at how the enforcement tactic upends communities, leaving many feeling “like a tornado” hit their town.
Worksite raids are often framed as a crackdown on unlawful employment practices.
But instead of punishing employers, the administration is doubling down on hurting workers as a tool for mass deportation.
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Little Meena and the Big Swim/La Pequena Meena y El Gran Nado — Hard Ball Press
Written and Illustrated by : Lorna Gonsalves Translated by : Ximena Diego Book Design : Matthew Tallon Synopsis :Little Meena and the Big Swim/La Pequeña Meena y el Gran Nado is a tale of col...
Dr. Lorna Gonsalves has worked as a crisis counselor, university professor, non-profit director, and youth advocate. Her life and work experiences in India and the United States have underscored the importance of storytelling, the arts, and collective action in building a just world.
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The story follows a group of young fish who, with the guidance of an elder, organize to make positive change in their community. To their amazement, they find that working together gives them superpowers.
Written & Illustrated by Dr. Lorna Gonsalves
Translated by Ximena Diego
20.09.2025 02:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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