‘We shouldn’t blow this one’: why Democrats have a chance to retake the working class Joan C Williams explains how to win over voters – and shares a quiz that tells you whether you’re elite or not

Love this nuanced and thoughtful take. “Predistribution” policies wins the working class. And winning the working class is needed to win elections. LFG

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Want some hope for the future? Read this 👇🏻 A vision for how we can grow and evolve

150 actions happening each week. 1000 happening today. Join in!

Oh, and who knows how long books like this will be available. Get it while you can!!

Thanks to @deborahelizabeth.bsky.social for the link!

Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic and Sophia A. McClennen | eBook | Cornell University Press The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations....

“Laughtivism” is a really effective part of nonviolent movements. Loved this booklet and 10/10 recommend reading. Here’s a free download

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April 14, 2025 Today, U.S.

'As NPR’s Steven Inskeep put it: “[the] president has launched a trade war against the world, believes he can force the EU & China to meet his terms, is determined to annex Canada & Greenland, but is powerless before the sovereign might of El Salvador. Is that it?”'
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What a cool book. The DJ for recommending. I’ve downloaded and am 25% through it

Oooh intriguing. Ideas on what that could look like?

Nonviolence works! All we need are 11 million people in the US to reach a tipping point. What are ways that you can engage with others around nonviolent change?

If they don’t have their badges, how do they know who they are firing?

It is much easier to unite people around a common hate than it is to unite people around a multifaceted love. The latter coalition will last much longer than the former, but it is also harder to build. So if you’re feeling discouraged in this moment, let’s recognize this IS hard. But not impossible.

There are so many headlines it’s hard to keep track. Can someone please link to the story the OP is referencing?

For my Delaware friends…one way to resist Elon is to call your state rep and Senator and the governor and ask them to vote against SB21

I think it’s saucy. It exaggerates her goodies (bum, breasts) to the point you can’t even see them. It’s a caricature of a sexy dress, which I find clever and funny.

The protest song we need ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻

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I wonder if it’s occurred to DJT that if Canada becomes a US state, they probably won’t be electing republican senators…

Actually, it only cost $250 million

While they may well have profited off Trump, this data point doesn’t really show that.

This image to prove the Times profited off Trump is misleading. The company makes money with subscribers and advertisers; that’s what drives revenue. This image does not reflect revenue. It is the stock price and is generally reflective of the broader stock market during this same time.

And their response kinda reiterates your point 🤷‍♀️

I expect @bluntrochester.senate.gov and @senatorchriscoons.bsky.social to be part of this. Please and thank you.

I notice @senatorchriscoons.bsky.social is real real quiet about all this

It’s about time. Thank you for resisting!

Showing us yet again that resistance requires community. And community is forming!!!

Finally someone taking action to stop this! #solidarityForever

This is the clear-eyed article I’ve been looking for over the last two weeks.

Yup, this right here. Join in, get connected to your community, help somewhere.

Don’t know where to start? Find the nearest chapter of @workingfamilies.org and you will have a zillion options for getting involved. These folks are on it.

This is what resistance looks like when we organize. ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿

The most effective way to protest is to find community. One easy way to do that: Find the nearest group of @workingfamilies.org
these people are ORGANIZED and working toward a better future that actually helps working class people. You will be able to get involved in lots of collective action, too