if nothing else, there is something to be said for spending time outside in the sun with thousands of people who share your anger at the state of things

IWW IU 520 (Railroad Workers) PRESENTS: TROLLEY PROBLEM SOLUTION "Slip the switch" by flipping it while the trolley's front wheels have passed through, but before the back wheels do. This will cause a controlled derailment bringing the trolley to a safe halt.

Union workers solved the trolley problem, you're welcome

i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals

It’s a beautiful morning in New York City. #makingthingsbetter

Happy New Year.

We’re going to win.

While you're hope scrolling, check your voter registration at WhenWeAllVote.org.

Let's take this energy to 2026! 🙌🏽

It’s a beautiful morning in New York City. #makingthingsbetter

Happy Zohran Day to all who celebrate!!

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.

HAPPY ZOHRAN NIGHT TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE

Polls are now open!

Early voting begins today and will go until next weekend.

Find your early voting poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc

rebellions are built on hope

NEW YORK TIMES (2020): U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS

5 years ago: “An incalculable loss”

Today: Banning masks and restricting vaccine access

🚌🚈👑👏

Another good thing happened!

Save Medicaid Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.

🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨

TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.

MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.

Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid

How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.

If you are attending a protest today, this is a great guide to make you stay safe.

Find out how the @nycalamounited.bsky.social workers did it (as told to @fauxbeatpoet.bsky.social):

Hey something good happened!

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

a beautiful sunny day in New York City’s Union Square Park, filled with peaceful protesters

a closeup of some of the protesters on Broadway with signs that say E PLURIBUS UNUM, FREEDOM FROM FEAR, and FREEDOM FROM WANT

thousands of peaceful protesters (with an LGBT flag and a STOP THE COUP sign) march down Fifth Avenue, blocking traffic

two women hold up handmade cardboard signs that say IMPEACH PRES. MUSK

Yesterday was a good day to meet some people in the park and go for a walk. 🇺🇸 #50501

The A.C.L.U. v. Trump 2.0 | The New Yorker Radio Hour | WNYC Studios Anthony Romero, the head of the A.C.L.U., says that the United States is on the brink of a constitutional crisis. “We’re at the Rubicon. Whether we’ve crossed it remains to be seen.&...

On Friday, Anthony Romero from the @aclu.org talked to @wnyc.org about where we’re going (if we’re not there already) and what we’re going to have to do next. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tny... #clientcoincidences

Why the social sector is vital to healthy, thriving communities | Candid insights Get the facts on public charities, which make up a majority of NGOs—a broad umbrella term that was the subject of a recent White House memo—and what they do, who works at them, and how they're funded.

A dizzying flow of executive orders and memos has led to confusion and anxiety for nonprofits. Let's cut through the noise and focus on facts that show the real impact of nonprofits (and what happens if they cease to exist).

If the United States saw what the United States is doing in the United States, the United States would invade the United States to liberate the United States from the tyranny of the United States

remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards

Cute Winter Boots #bandnamelist

The recent passing of photographer Oliviero Toscani made me think about the years I spent as the founding executive editor of Benetton’s Colors. Among other things, I wrote editorials for the first four issues. I just reread a couple of them for the first time in decades. Here’s a salient nugget:

It’s #GivingTuesday. But any day is a good day to try to make things better, especially these days. May we suggest supporting these fine nonprofit organizations we’ve been fortunate to work with? #makingthingsbetter [1 of 12]