YouTube video by TomPettyVEVO Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down (Official Music Video)

I won't back down
No, I won't back down
You could stand me up at the gates of Hell
But I won't back down
No, I'll stand my ground
Won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Gonna stand my ground
And I won't back down

I won't back down! #NoKings
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TOMORROW is #NO_KINGS_DAY!!! Give me your Tired, your Poor, your Huddled Masses of Frogs, Unicorns, Pandas, T-Rexes, Mushrooms, Sharks, SpongeBobs & everyday Folks yearning to peacefully protest a clownishly incompetent buffoon of a Prez who, if there were any justice, would be in jail. 🤡
#BeThere

NEWS: United States Moves Dangerously Close to War in Venezuela as top Military Leader Resigns in Protest The United States is moving dangerously close to war in Venezuela, No Kings Day will be the largest protest in American history, and Trump considers building a tunnel connecting Alaska and Russia

NEWS: The United States is moving dangerously close to war in Venezuela, No Kings Day will be the largest protest in American history, and Trump considers building a tunnel connecting Alaska and Russia.

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This week:

-Three more universities rejected Trump's extortion compact
-Over a dozen airports refused to play Kristi Noem's propaganda video
-30+ press outlets refused to comply with Pete Hegseth's new restrictions

The only way to rebuke Trump's authoritarianism is solidarity.

It’s painfully clear. By refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Speaker Johnson’s covering up Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex-trafficking ring.

Hey GOP: Bring back the House, cancel your health care cuts, reopen the government and release the files.

Lucasfilm Announces Darth Maul Series for Disney+ in 2026 Maul: Shadow Lord will explore the Sith Lord’s efforts to rebuild Crimson Dawn and train a Force-sensitive apprentice, continuing his saga after The Clone Wars.

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I am so deeply ashamed of the human race, particularly the ones who think it’s funny to pick on the vulnerable.

Tyrants view educated citizens as their greatest enemy.

Slaveholders stopped the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Dictators censor media.

That’s why Trump is attacking education, science, museums, and the arts – to prevent us from learning.

It's Fascism 101.

We shouldn’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. It encourages them to define themselves in terms of work.

Who we become is not a question of career—it’s a matter of character.

The highest aspiration is to be a person of generosity, integrity, humility, curiosity, and wisdom.

When people don't stand up to bad leadership, it's rarely because they don't care. It's often that they feel powerless.

Learned helplessness is the pattern of giving up when we learn that events in our lives are beyond our control.

The answer isn't to accept defeat. It's to find sources of power.

In hard times, people don't want to be told to look on the bright side. They want to know you're on their side.

Even if you can't help them feel better, you can always help them feel seen.

The best way to support others is not to cheer them up. It's to show up.

Have you restarted your MacBook this week? You should — Macworld It’s not 2010 anymore.

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This is a friendly reminder that library cards are free, and your local public library will never make you pay extra so you don't have to watch ads.

You're entitled to your own opinions in your head. But if you choose to express them out loud, it's your responsibility to:

(1) Ground them in logic and facts
(2) Explain your reasoning to others
(3) Change them when better evidence emerges

Hey folks.

Do me a favor and hug someone you care about.

Just because.

It matters

The world hates Donold and Elon. Imagine being so despicable you piss off an entire planet. That used to only happen on Star Trek.

If leaders are serious about ending war, women need a seat at the table.

Global data, 1989-2011: When women are involved in agreements, peace is 35% more likely to last 15+ years.

Men alone shouldn’t decide the fate of nations. Gender balance is especially vital with high stakes and hot tempers.

That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.

“History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” —Michelle Obama

Be courageous! Have Hope!

Happy Economic Blackout Day!

Cynthia Erivo has found her next gig: Jesus #cynthiaeriva #jesus #wicked #theater

These jobs will disappear fastest by 2030 as AI rises, according to the World Economic Forum — Fast Company According to a new report, cashiers, post office clerks, and bank tellers are among the most at risk, while frontline workers in delivery and construction will see their sectors grow.

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#InclusiveEducation promotes affirming and safe learning spaces for all young people to learn and thrive ❤️.

Being inclusive of all students and the personal qualities, backgrounds and experiences that make each of us unique is integral to the U.S.'s future.

The most important quality in a mentor, teacher, or coach is not how much they know. It's how much they care.

Caring is more than taking pride in your success. It's feeling joy as you progress.

The people you want in your corner are the ones who celebrate your growth.

Don't confuse being a fast talker with being a deep thinker. Speaking quickly signals confidence, not complexity.

Don't mistake volume for expertise. Speaking loudly reflects conviction, not credibility.

Sometimes the best ideas come from the least assertive voice in the room.

I have many regrets about Earth, but making humans in a wide range of colors, shapes, and temperaments is not one of them.
Celebrate thy diversity.
Love each other.