Sally Denton

What Happens When A Politician Takes A Real Stand? And why so many have decided its better not to.

What Happens When A Politician Takes A Real Stand?
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Join me for meditation at 11 am Sunday, South River Yoga. Finding peace amidst the chaos. www.southriveryoga.com for more info.

Former President Obama brings his calm and steady leadership style to us once again to remind us of our power:

“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”

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Art by Angela Smyth.

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is a diversion. It’s the story to grab our attention and get Democrats incensed while something more deviant is about. Watch out!

This is a piece of artwork that depicts a big blue jack rabbit with speech bubbles saying “I stand with Ukraine and “Power to the people.” The background has blue on the top half and yellow on the bottom half to represent the Ukrainian flag. There is a silhouette of a sunflower on the right hand side. Artwork is by Martha Rich.

Made this on the train to nyc. trump and anyone enabling him is a traitor to democracy and this country. (FYI I’m working on more stuff in between the work I do to pay the bills.)

I really enjoy your art!

3 years ago, a small town in Kentucky lit up the bridge over the Ohio River in support of Ukraine. We all understood the import of Ukraine. What changed.

A great day to stand up for LGBTQIA rights in St Louis!

TODAY. ONE DAY ONLY. Don't buy anything today if you can--wait until tomorrow (or if you must, buy from a small business and use cash). Send a message. 👇👇👇

Well done! I’ve seen it all over FB.

I was able to get into my account last week. Fingers crossed maybe just a busy day. (Crazy day!!)

I am American and I stand with this hero, his amazing people and their great country.

The She Made Him Do It Theory of Everything The rhetoric and logic of the abuse of power operates similarly at all scales, which is why I've found feminism such useful equipment for understanding authoritarians in public and political life. Bec...

These stories amount to "the left was so annoying about pronouns or liberals made people feel so guilty about plastic straws they had no choice but to get on board with the second coming of the Third Reich and the destruction of the planet."

What makes more sense: kick people on Medicaid out of Nursing homes or tax the rich!

This is what we want.

Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.

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Undaunted: Courage is Contagious This week, The Contrarian honors Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

Undaunted: Courage is Contagious
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So are you purchasing gold

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
#resist

Those of us who work in gender medicine are not going anywhere What’s more, we’re expanding.

“We’re not going anywhere. What’s more: we’re expanding.”

Nearly a dozen of Minnesota’s foremost experts on gender-affirming care collaborated on this beautiful op-ed in today’s Strib. No paywall.

In a time of hate
Love is an act of resistance.
In a time of fear
Faith is an act of resistance.
In a time of misinformation
Education is an act of resistance.
In a time of poor leadership
Community is an act of resistance.

In a time like this
joy is an act of resistance.
Resist. Resist. Resist.

Valentine’s Day with my honey on a golf course.

Gulf of Mexico. Same gulf I’ve visited for more than 40 years.

Not an easy thing for a military kid! Bravo!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Disability Community Briefing: What You Can Do to Stop the Attack on Section 504. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the... In September 2024, a group of 17 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government called Texas v. Becerra. The lawsuit asks the court to get rid of Section 504 and its regulations. Section 504 is a ...

Section 504 is essential for students! It ensures kids with disabilities get the support they need—from IEPs to accessible classrooms. Without it, schools could refuse accommodations.

Join the Disability Rights Briefing on Feb 12 at 12:30 PM ET & fight back! dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

If you have a child with a 504 plan or IEP please watch.

If you don’t…watch anyway because if you’re reading this, you know someone who does.

Please call your representatives and tell them to stop this nonsense!

Children need advocates to protect them. Please be one.

Part 1

THE 17 STATES SUING TO ELIMINATE SECTION 504 West Virginia Alabama Alaska Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana lowa Kansas Louisiana Missouri Montana Nebraska South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah

Why is Section 504 important? Section 504 covers all parts of society that get money from the United States government. Section 504 and its rules are very important, especially in education and healthcare. Here are some ways that Section 504 and its rules help us. The rules in Section 504 say that: • Schools must include students with disabilities and help them learn. • Doctors and schools must have sign language interpreters for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing who sign. Videos must have captions. • Doctors must give clear information to disabled people. This includes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Websites for schools and hospitals must work for people who are blind and low vision. • Doctors and hospitals cannot stop helping someone because they have a disability. • Doctors and hospitals must have tools and machines that work for wheelchair users. This includes machines that check for cancer.

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17 states are suing to eliminate Section 504—a law that protects disabled people from discrimination. Without it, schools, hospitals & public services could deny access & accommodations. This is a direct attack on inclusion & equal rights. Our kids’ futures are at stake.
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My AG is suing Starbucks for hiring women and people of color.

You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.