Just signed up for my local Visibility Brigade No Kings Day rally. How are you spending your Saturday?
#USPol #PresidentForSale #Resist #Indivisible #VisibilityBrigade #ICE #Immigration #Fascism #NoKings
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Who should I be following on #fedi lately?
(Boosts appreciated)
I'd appreciate some help finding more people to follow-- tags below give a sense of who I'm looking to follow-- is this you or anyone you think I should be following?
Despite following almost 650 people over the last few years, my timeline feels increasingly empty and stale lately, a ghost town compared to a year ago or more, and I'm looking at refreshing things a bit. A lot of people have left the platform or are (understandably) afraid to post so much, especially due to the chilling effect of rising #fascism. But I'm still here, still posting. Still writing my #radical shit. Still trying to read and engage with others.
#trans #anarchist #antifascist #leftist #queer #resist #intro #introduction #mastodon
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BREAKING: Kristi Noem just lied to reporters, claiming "No American citizens have been arrested or detained," despite daily video evidence to the contrary showing dozens of U.S. citizens being arrested.
#BlueCrew #Resist #ResistTrump #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights
Dear Fedi friends,
If you can set aside 11 minutes today, I highly encourage to watch @vkc's latest video: "I stream nothing, and I am happy."
🔗: https://tinkerbetter.tube/w/ns3WDZZgAoe1SfrDCAUrni
It is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and should be shown in media literacy and digital literacy classes everywhere. Actually, everyone should watch it (I'm about to send it to my family and friends).
My favorite part comes up towards the end. Veronica eloquently explains (9 min 27 sec in):
"I feel like we owe it to ourselves and to those who follow us to try and break free of algorithms, which tell us what we should like, who we should believe, and how we should feel about it.
It may sound melodramatic and maybe it is, but I see the increased dependence on algorithmically-driven entertainment as a symptom of that larger problem: uber-convenience that separates us from our critical thinking.
We're learning to abandon reason for small decisions, and wouldn't you know it, now it's easier to ignore reasons for the larger ones.
I'm not here to tell you what to think. I was raised in a "mind-your-own-damn-business" household and that's where my head is at. But I do want to implore all of us to think critically about how streaming media, autoplay, and the algorithm are impacting us."
I'm super proud to be a backer of her Patreon and I cannot thank her enough for this incredible video... which comes at the perfect time, as I was already planning to set up #Jellyfin next week.
If you can, join me in supporting Veronica's work here: https://www.patreon.com/VeronicaExplains
#DigitalLiteracy #BigTech #SelfHosting #independence #resist #MediaLiteracy
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1920 slogan appropriate for the year 2025
#resist
#protest
#women
*see alt text for more info
#USA #Canada
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There's some shit happening in Santa Cruz & I'm trying my damndest to throw fuel on it... that is to say, I'm organizing a boycott & I need your help
also if you're the kind of person who's prone to say things like "you're overreacting" scroll all the way away, kid
If you celebrate Naughty #Nonbinary November, I have a mission for you: ⬇️ (cont)
https://www.reddit.com/r/santacruz/comments/1oqx4na/boycott_the_418_project/
#trans #queer #enby #pride #lgbtq #lgbtqia #boycott #resist #santacruz #santacruznews #community #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest
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In my new article "The rebellion will be federated – 2025 edition" I discuss the key role of the Fediverse in this political and cultural climate... and argue that digital sovereignty and the ability to self-host are now more important than ever:
🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-rebellion-will-be-federated-2025-edition/
Plus I had a chance to look back at my Fediverse advocacy in 2025 😊
Psst: my Ghost blog is now federated (@ele) thanks to @jannis and his amazing MagicPages (@hey) 🥳 🪄 📄
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Good morning Fedi friends!
I was supposed to start writing a new blog post about my tech stack - disclaimers about the apps/platforms I use and the ones I actively avoid for ethical reasons…
Well I just started doing some research and reading about #technofeudalism … and fell down a fascinating and haunting rabbit hole.
🔗: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451795/technofeudalism-by-varoufakis-yanis/9781529926095
“Technofeudalism” is officially my word of the year, if not the decade (century, possibly). I wish more people were aware of it.
The #Fediverse feels more and more like a safe haven for me. And in the bleakness of our current political and technological situation, I’m comforted by the fact I’m currently self-hosting essential services (thank you @yunohost ).
TL;DR: I’m super grateful for the existence of the #Fediverse and the fact I’ve learned how to self-host – two amazing ways to resist technofeudalism.
#SelfHosting #DigitalSovreignty #resistance #resist #BigTech #RebelAlliance
My wife and many of her friends are sociologists. She forwarded me this text that one of her friends found. Apparently it was also written by a sociologist. I found it helpful. Maybe you will too.
"As a sociologist, I need to tell you that your being overwhelmed is the goal.
1/ The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits.
2/ Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy.
3/ Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage.
The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.
What now?
1/ Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness.
2/ Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.
3/ Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon.
4/ Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context
5/ Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload.
Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.”
UPDATE: it seems that this Threads post is the origin of the above sentiment: https://www.threads.net/@itsjenniferwalter/post/DFIu3Q2q-5P
While I don't love linking to Threads, I think it's important to give credit where credit is due.
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Earlier today, Anglican Priest Calvin Robinson ended a speech at a pro life summit in DC by giving the exact same Nazi salute that Elon Musk did.
The crowd laughed & cheered.
The Anglican Church revoked his license.
This is how you handle Nazis. You condemn them. You don’t pander to them.
Considering how many organizations excused Musk’s salute as an “awkward gesture”, I’m incredibly grateful to see the church taking a strong stand against hate
#uspoli #fascism #nazis #anglicanchurch #resist #calvinrobinson #donotcomply
Today's Post:
Facing #Fascism: #Crisis, #Resistance, & Opportunity
"Organize: Now is the time both to #resist and to lay the framework for what you would need to do if you were to forced to break the rules. Build your networks now."
https://www.revoluciana.net/facing-fascism-crisis-resistance-opportunity/
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Please boost!
Protests in every State Capitol on Wednesday, February 5th. For State specific info check Redit r/50501.
#resist @lisamelton @GottaLaff @pluralistic
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Like @joaocosta suggested we need to do more than just posting on this platform to support Ukraine. I agree.
Actions speak louder than words.
If you have the means, please support Ukraine with a donation.
I've just donated to
https://u24.gov.ua/
This seems to be run by the Ukrainian government & allows you to pick goals you feel comfortable with: e.g. defence, demining, medical aid & more.
🇪🇺 🇺🇦
We need more of this. People need to stop complying and start fighting.
(H/T @lavaeolus)
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🚨 The Hands Off! protests are tomorrow, Saturday, April 5 🚨
Find one near you -
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
Can't attend in person? There's a virtual event:
"Hands Off! Disabled Community Fights Back"
2 - 4 PM Pacific Time
Virtual Event
Join from anywhere!
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/770700/
#USpol #HandsOff #Protest #Resist #Virtual #Disabled #Disability #Accessibility
I REALLLYY like the Send the President a Postcard movement, because:
a) I love postcards
b) I like imagining all the giggles every postal worker, etc will get seeing it
c) Everyone can do it
Please tell me you'll join in and send a postcard, or 2?
I created this graphic tonight to share - it's the idea from @BrianJopek
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Check out my new Substack [VIDEO] and post: “Trusted voices” as we RESIST and HEAL”
https://open.substack.com/pub/resistandheal/p/trusted-voices-as-we-resist-and-heal
#ResistAndHeal #HealOurCulture #resist #facism #ResistFacism #politics #polarization #SupportScience #DefendScience
Women are being -erased- in America #resist https://www.reddit.com/r/optimistsunitenonazis/s/FvYzm4erhn
Democrats in the United States Congress must show they are serious about fighting back and need to take a lesson from the legislators in New Zealand who refuse to let #Parliament ignore their voices. To paraphrase MTV "It's time to stop being polite and start being real" #RESIST
tinyurl.com/yc3bn9cs
@democratsabroad @uspolitics @aiop #ElbowsUp #GOPtraitors #GOP #Trump #GQP #NoTrumpNoKKkNoFascistUSA #democrats #USpolitics #senate #house #queer #ice #NewZealand #congress
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If you haven´t read the book #OnTyranny by (ex-) Yale #History professor #TimothySnyder yet, now is certainly a good time.
"...when political leaders set a negative example, professional commitments to just practice become even more important..."
Here is a new presentation of the 20 lessons, read by actor #JohnLithgow.
I have further expanded the https://www.maga-collaborators.net website.
It now tracks #colleges and #universities in addition to #law firms and other #corporations that are #collaborating, #capitulating, or #resisting the #Trump #regime.
Please share this link to help spread the word! I'll be adding to and upgrading this website regularly moving forward.
And please send tips to help fill in the gaps in the data to the email address listed on the website.
"‘The SAVE Act isn’t about preventing fraud.’ Oregon representative gives fiery speech as House approves changes to voter registration"
“The SAVE Act isn’t about preventing fraud, it’s about preventing participation in our elections" - Rep. Maxine Dexter
#USPol #Oregon #Elections #Voting #SaveAct #VoterSuppression #Resist