My attire for Friday's protest.

Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine

Boycotts are effective.

Boycotts must have a demand.

We are boycotting Target because they bent to bigotry. Target’s foot traffic is down 10% since we called for a boycott.

We will continue to boycott until our demands are met.

We will keep organizing.

None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.

You can watch the whole thing here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Wz...

How Trump's Medicare & Union Aggressions Will Doom Him w/ Robert Reich & Molly Jong-Fast YouTube video by Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast

A lot of important stuff in here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVwF...

Judge Says Trump Administration Ordering Mass Firings Was Unlawful Read more here.

NEW: A federal judge in California has ruled that the Office of Personnel Management's directive to terminate probationary employees was unlawful. This marks one of the first rulings declaring Trump’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce as illegal.

Made some calls to DC this morning. Invited Senator Shelley Moore-Capito, Senator Jim Justice and Congresswoman Carol Miller to appear at a Town Hall here in southern West Virginia.
Senate break is Mar 22-Mar 30. Congressional break is Mar 15-Mar 23.
Let's see if they grow spines and break ranks.

VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk The cuts would affect everything from cancer care to the ability to assess toxic exposure.

www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

'Rampant cuts' are alarming voters in even the reddest districts, says Congresswoman YouTube video by MSNBC

'Rampant cuts' are alarming voters in even the reddest districts, says Congresswoman www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBDD...

February 27, 2025 Yesterday an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles as nearly 140 people in Texas and New Mexico have been reported ill with the disease.

February 27, 2025

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To all my Bluesky friends, please join me in this effort to fight back and protect our democracy! 💙
#Resist

Tell Congress: Don't cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security Contact Congress today!

It’s another late night round of letters to Congress defending Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security! The other night we sent 1,200 a few hours. Let’s beat that right now! Send yours here:

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Demonstrators protest against reported DOGE visit to Parkersburg Over a hundred people gathered Tuesday afternoon in Bicentennial Park to protest a reported visit by representatives of the Department of Government Efficiency to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

Parkersburg, West Virginia today:

www.wtap.com/2025/02/11/d...

Two Words:
Civil Disobedience

Now is the time.
Later will be too late.

There is a national
* MASS PROTEST *
on Wednesday 2.5.25.
I'm going to Charleston.
Who wants to go with?
Let me know.
✊️ RESIST

Let us convene here.
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What Should Democrats Stand For? YouTube video by Robert Reich

"There is a war for the soul of the Democratic Party" — I got a little fired up when Heather asked me who should run the DNC. Watch.

Update: His health guy doesn't believe in medical science. His law guy is a sex trafficker. His intelligence gal is a Russian asset.

You're all caught up.

Second Trump presidency could put health care in jeopardy for thousands of West Virginians

More than 200,000 West Virginians get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, a 2010 law that President-elect Donald Trump tried to overturn during his first four years as president, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.

Remember, by elevating incompetent fascists like Hegseth, Gabbard, and Gaetz, the aim is to demoralize us.

It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.