Now is the moment to step up to protect healthy civil society in America by making the mechanisms and the rituals for participation in local politics more robust and more meaningful. But how do we do that? (2/3)

The authoritarian playbook isn't just about power. It's about money. And it always has been, hasn’t it??? 🧵(1/3)

The Constitution itself was written by framers with specific intentions. For example, they had a deep fear of concentrated power and a standing army that could trample the rights of ordinary people. Sound familiar?

We throw the word “radical” around a lot in politics. But what if we’ve been pointing it in the wrong direction? Let’s go a little deeper… 🧵(1/3)

Most of us want progress, but we underestimate our own majority.

Change is a team sport. @equalityalec.bsky.social of the Civil Rights Corps joined us on the show to remind us that organizing with others isn’t just powerful — it is the point. Real democracy is built in community, not in isolation. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙🎙

Disagreement isn't the enemy of democracy. Running away from it is. Learning to sit with discomfort, and actually work through it with people who see things differently, is one of the most radical things we can do right now. TUNE IN: buff.ly/M4pDvKS

When civic engagement only happens at elections, who loses? Everyone. Raj Vinnakota reveals how society fails young people by not showing them weekly pathways to solve community problems. Join us to explore this crisis of civic muscle – and how we fix it: www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/how...

We have the tools. We have the science. We even have public support. What we don’t have is enough people stepping into their power! This week, @kkwilkinson.bsky.social helps us see why participation is the force that could change everything. TUNE IN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

What does it mean for a democracy when the people elected to serve it feel unsafe in their own communities? When civic engagement starts to shrink, the warning signs are hard to ignore.

🎤Need an emcee?🎤 Thank you Chinese Community Center for having me back to MC the inaugural Sound of Asia Piano Competition. If there's a group looking for an emcee, play-by-play commentator, game/trivia host or contest judge with local experience, let me know! Resume in this and the next two post:

98% of Muslim homes miss this hidden spiritual opportunity! Access Full Guide: https://go.growdeen.com/games_toys Meaning matters more than the label. #fyp#viral#foryou#trending#Islam

Reminder: For his entire career, this alleged *ThoughtLeader* has been Coddled and Advanced by OG Media Execs desperate to *get on board with 21stC Tech* — wether or not he possesses any cultural competency or common sense. #EzraKlein @americanprogress.bsky.social #IDEASFest 🤷🏽‍♀️

Why do the democrats go so quietly ?

Nurse Qasim Bani Ghara "The army invaded our home and asked me to leave the house and didn't let us take anything with us" #ini Photography by Anas Houshia

"Living with Humans" by Kal Fulsom a.co/d/ddaGXP1 Book 02 of the SHIFTERS series. A compelling story of two species, Humans & Elysians. A science fiction tale, weaving together personal relationships, cultural clashes, libertine lifestyles, new technology, and futurism.

Immigration Wins and Workers Rising in New Jersey Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/33365803

The Roberts Court destroyed what’s left of the Voting Rights Act — the civil rights law that helped usher in our multiracial democracy. Congress can do something about this. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM

#Israel has killed at least 881 people during the 'ceasefire' in #Gaza & claims it killed dozens more. Today: "The first moments of the bombing of a Jeep on Al-Shuhada Street in western Gaza City" اللحظات الأولى لقصف مركبة جيب في شارع الشهد..اء غرب مدينة غزة www.threads.com/@moein_gaza/...

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a marvelous Monday, it's off to a slow start but will finish with making it an awesome day.

Jake Burger gets the scoring started on #SundayNightBaseball!

Adolescent flying fish: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/natureisbe...

Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set Preview (Weighted Jump Rope) Check out the Crossrope AMP jump rope set ShreddedDad.com/crossropeamp #homegym #garagegym #crossropeRope

After weeks of tension, the B.C. premier has spoken on the future of DRIPA. Hear the reaction across parties and if any Indigenous rights are on the chopping block, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

A new episode of Future Histories! This time I talk to Jan Overwijk (@jloverwijk.bsky.social @ifsfrankfurt.bsky.social‬‬) about his new book ‘Cybernetic Capitalism’ (out with @fordhampress.bsky.social‬). Full episode here: www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blo... #FutureHistories #Podcast

Now that notable Republicans have nothing to lose... They've miraculously found their fucking spines. These pieces of shit get ZERO points for courage. Fuck them!

Data shows 888,000 San Diego County residents rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare. The proposed $863B cuts over 10 years would ruin our community's health safety net. As your physician-advocate, I'm fighting to protect essential healthcare access. Watch more: youtu.be/FdQV15yw2Ko?si=EpgEB2mxsh8fLMd7

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🚨 Seniors were already struggling to pay for necessities, and now oil prices are at a record high thanks to Trump's war. Experts predict they won't get back to where they were until 2032!! We need a Congress that will hold Trump accountable and focus on our needs.

The candidates for U.S. Senate in Texas, the Democrat James Talarico and the Republican Ken Paxton, traded barbs this week in what is expected to be a bitter general election campaign. nyti.ms/4nRpqzg

I found this to be so beautiful.

Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY the combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire (1/4)

Explained it perfectly 👌🏻

Fairfax County: 300 volunteers came together in Fairfax County to package 18,000 meals, tackling food insecurity head-on. Inspiring work by the Franconia District community! #FairfaxCounty #CommunityService #EndHunger

..for those freedoms that we carelessly squander without a thought. I include myself in this awareness. And, the only time we (choose) to become aware of the fragility of our freedoms, of which there aren't many and those left are being attacked as we speak, is when the date says it's time to be ..

Harrison Drucker helped Arbor clients secure $23.5M in financing for a 148‑unit multifamily property in Santa Ana, CA. Explore our loan programs: arbor.com/fannie-mae/?... #ArborRealtyTrust #Multifamily #CRE #REIT

Sleepy Pabu loves his nose pets #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Angel Reese high off glass #WNBA

a moment of zen

With the sun shining and summer on the way, let’s take a moment to look after our mental health and prioritise #SelfCare ☀️ Watch our short animation for simple ways to boost your wellbeing — it’s easier than you think 🤗 #MentalHealth @nhscandm.bsky.social

Gone by 1/2. Time for Ukraine to finish off the last 40.

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says his fellow Canadians are "shooting ourselves in the foot" with an "anti-American hissy fit." What do you think about his comments to Breitbart? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/021726JJ 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/021726 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ @supriya.bsky.social

Satellite images of the FSB base destroyed on the night of May 17 in Henicheskaya Gorka on the Arabat Spit They just completely destroyed it 😮‍💨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

A Better Name? 💣 Random #zelda fact! #nintendo #autisticgamingplus

They say you can’t change the past and for a long time, that felt like a failure. The truth is: you can’t rewrite your history because those chapters are exactly what built the person standing here today. Every mistake, every detour, and every 'what if' is the architecture of your strength #gr3tetag

I love this version of this song lol #furry #furryfandom #littlealphapup #maneater #nohardfeelingsfilm

#ICYMI Yesterday we announced the arrival of #SlimeRancher on mobile for this May 26th! And you can already pre-order the game and get a 10% off reduction! 🍎 bit.ly/SR-PreOrdiOS 🤖 bit.ly/SR-PreRegAndroid

🐺Viele Geschichten umfassen die Klonkriege und Viele Helden Traten aus ihnen hervor🙃 Der Eintritt ist frei allerdings betreten auf eigene Gefahr! www.twitch.tv/silvariusplay #silvariusplay #letsplay #livestream #maythe4thbewithyou

📉 The latest #Times/Siena poll found that just 37% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance. Our chief political #analyst, Nate #Cohn, explains how Trump’s #sinking approval #ratings compare with polling from other recent presidencies. trib.al/dumPYQF

New Total Nileation. The stories you should be getting, but aren't. Link in bio.

We are hiring for Hospice On-Call RNs! 💵 $112,000 - $135,600 per year 📍 Bronx, NY MJHS Hospice #JobSearchSaturday Apply ➡️ mjhs.jobs/job/5838/on-... #jobopportunities #jobsearching #jobopportunity #hiring #hiringnow

🦂 Scorpio, consider this your cosmic heads-up! 👁️ Don't let the intensity pull you under—use that powerful intuition to protect your energy and see right through the noise today. 🌪️ What’s your gut telling you right now? #zodiac #horoscope #scorpioseason #bluesky #skylog #videosky #wolink #zodiacpair

Who is paying for the Transportation Secretary’s reality TV road trip?

John Oliver: Just last week, administration officials triumphantly announced indictments as part of their ongoing crackdown on health care fraud. But [...] some of those fraud cases seem strikingly similar to those for which Trump has granted clemency, when people have had connections to him.

🛑 İzmir Valisi Süleyman Elban, Cumhuriyet Meydanı için izin vermemişti. 📢 Özgür Özel otobüsün üzerinden coşkulu bir kalabalığa "Benimle yürümeye var mısınız? Artık sokaktayız." diye seslendi.

U.S. Senator @padilla.senate.gov was put in handcuffs for simply asking a question. That’s not law & order — that’s authoritarianism. If this can happen to a U.S. Senator, I don’t even want to imagine what this means for everyday Americans.

Either help people, or leave them be. There is no power gained by dimming anyone's light. Or exposing them when they already feel vulnerable. 🦋🏃🏻‍♀️ #runner #quotes #wellness #LisaCatara #gossip

AEW Official on X clarifies what the BBC is an acronym for! #AEW

Golden age pulp covers created the visual language of mid-century sci-fi using zero actual reference material. The aesthetic is unmatched. The physics are nonsense. The "space suits" are legendary. bit.ly/46OmIDx #ScienceFiction #PulpFiction #VintageSciFi #RetroFuturism #SciFi #RetroDesign

The Integrity Foundation’s Build Day in Utah brought together hundreds of volunteers to transform a 40-year-old park into a safe, modern and accessible space for families! Learn more: bit.ly/4einD3a #Announcement #Integrity #IntegrityFoundation #ForTheGoodDaysAhead #PuttingPeopleFirst