Violence is the currency of politics.
The potential for violence is the basis by which political action has value.
However, in the same way that the US dollar was once backed by gold in reserve, the basis of that political currency only retains its value if it is not expended.

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If we embrace the fact that being transgender is a birth defect, I think that would solve a lot of problems.

One of two things will happen:
Either we will form a cohesive society rooted in mutual respect and protection, in which case the government will fall into place automatically.
Or our systems will collapse and we will probably die.
I'm not sure why so many are still averse to the first option.

Courage is not a trait. It's a skill. People who have more of it started practicing it sooner. We can all start now.

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The reason this world is so painful to live in is that we have the capacity to fix it, and that endows a heavy responsibility.

I've been sulking lately on how silly it is to observe the 4th of July in these times of oppression and governmental culpability. But instead of celebrating the fleeting and imperfect union our ancestors built, we can reflect on the perfect and free system we can yet create.

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Additionally, it is essential to understand who holds true power. A public servant, no matter how lofty their title, can only rent it at best.

As soon as we acknowledge that our government is defunct, we can divest from those parts that can't be saved (which may be all of them) and begin to build something which serves its purpose.

It's increasingly important for all of us to understand and enforce the law. All three branches of government have indicated unambiguously that they not only don't intend to do so, but will interfere with any such attempts. We have the moral, ethical and legal imperative to oppose them

There is no safe way to live.
We each choose either to hope that harm passes us by or is deflected by others; or we proactively attempt to mitigate dangers before they reach us.
Running and hiding are not, in the long term, the most effective strategies.

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Update: The TERRIBLE 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations advanced House Committee. What does this mean?

It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again!

Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban!

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It's useful to be exposed to absurdity, both as practice for dealing with the unexpected, and as a reminder that the world we've constructed is not inherently real.

Instead of complaining about our lack of government, we need to be building a new one.

Capitalists like to define productivity in terms of profit. But if we instead define it in terms of social benefit, then having a job, especially a corporate one, can in fact be a hindrance to individual productivity.

Know this: the world will not improve until we improve it.
Know this: it is very easy to save the world. It just takes all of us.

Before democracy, post flyers, make calls. After democracy, post flyers, make calls.

Today April fools speak of liberation, while patriots fight for it.

Post by janashortal (@janashortal ) reads: "Another Minnesota college student taken by ICE - this time in Mankato. University was not given heads up." Below it a letter from the Office of the President at Minnesota State University to the campus, it states "I am writing to share that last Friday, at an off-campus residence, one of our students was detained by officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). No reason was given. The University has received no information from ICE, and they have not requested any information from us. I have contacted our elected officials to share my concerns and ask for their help in stopping this activity within our community of learners. Our international students play an important role in our campus and community. They are a valued part of our campus culture. This action hurts what we try to accomplish as a university—supporting all learners to receive the education they desire to make the impact they want in their communities."

Abolish ICE.

It's not enough that it be important. To succeed, resistance has to be beautiful.

FREEDOM TO FLY: Take Action to Protect Trans Passport Access | A4TE The U.S. Department of State has opened public comment periods on three important passport applications, and we must flood all three with our opposition to anti-trans changes before it's too late.

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Join our feminist movement. The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.

This is March 8th

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE March 7, 2025. Washington DC and nationwide. Because science is for everyone.

This is tomorrow, March 7. Official locations listed.

Today is a good day to remember that it is the job of politicians to listen, not to speak

Keep pushing. In success or defeat, keep pushing. The nightmare will end when we choose to wake up together.

Economic Blackout on February 28, 2025 If you haven't heard, there will be an economic blackout February 28th, nationwide. This means don't buy ANYTHING unless it's from a small business: no gas, no fast food, and definitely nothing from places like Target, Walmart, or Amazon. Get the word out! We want THEM to see that WE have the power. We will start with 1 day, then 3, then specific companies until our message is heard.

It is the duty of Americans to slay kings