Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is public pressure
(posted )
Oconee County bans use of Flock cameras
The recent ban in Oconee County comes as automatic license plate readers have sparked a nationwide debate over concerns of mass surveillance, privacy and civil rights. There have been numerous instances of officers using Flock Safety…
Resistance is states taking action
(posted )
California and New York sue over Trump push to halt wind energy projects
“We’re still all in, in California,” Bonta said. “No matter what the Trump administration does, we’re going to push to participate in the climate action that is needed to meet this moment and to rise to the occasion.” Later in the day,…
Resistance is unions
(posted )
Workers in New York seek to create first AutoZone union as company resists
“Seeing the amount of money, the managers, everybody that they’re sending in, it really kind of shows that you can make change at the store,” concluded Valencia. “You can make change within the company because the fact that you’re…
Resistance is refusing immoral demands
(posted )
Ohio stations ignore Max Miller’s legal threat, run Democratic challenger’s ad
DCCC spokesperson Riya Vashi said Miller had “resorted to the same playbook he’s used his whole life — deploying his money and fancy lawyers to make his problems go away.”
Resistance is protecting each other
(posted )
As Springfield's 15,000 Haitians brace for deportations, local churches train to resist ICE
In the Central Christian Church board room on Friday afternoon, Viles, who recently became an elder at the church, told RNS it’s good to be part of a congregation where his voice is heard. As Springfield prepares for what’s next, he said…
Resistance is in the courts
(posted )
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
After testifying in the retrial last year, Haley told the BBC she felt compelled to take the stand. "I just thought, I have to stand up for myself. I have to stand up for the truth," she said.
Resistance is protests
(posted )
Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Bethlehem, NH; Franconia, NH; Bethel, VT; Kansas City, MO; Portland, OR; Willimantic, CT; Mill Valley, CA; Billerica, MA; Portland, OR; Bend, OR; Melrose, MA; Wakefield, MA…
About this site
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." — Edith Wharton
There are so many people who are doing so much to make things better in our country and our world.
You can make things better too.
I'm building this site to highlight the things I want to share with my friends about all the good things people are doing - and some of the things we can do to make things better for ourselves, our families and friends, and our neighbors.
On every block in every town, people are taking time to protect their parks, support their schools, and build their communities in thousands of ways.
You can help. Light a candle. Spread the light.
New here?
Does one of these describe you?
- I'm scared and freaked out by everything going on.
- I've never really paid attention to politics but I think maybe I should start.
- I'm ready to start making calls NOW.
- I'm doing what I can but I could really use some encouraging news.
- I just want to know what this site is.
Find answers and encouragement on my Welcome page.
