Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is legislators
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Khanna, Massie say they can force another Epstein vote
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.(link is external)) announced Thursday they've secured commitments for the 218 signatures(link is external) needed to force another vote the release of files related to sex offender…
Resistance is helping each other
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Talarico plans Texas food drive to counterprogram Trump's GOP convention
The "Love Thy Neighbor" food drive is intended to draw a contrast with the GOP gathering and highlight rising grocery prices, a key focus of Talarico's campaign against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. "Next week, billionaire…
Resistance is in the courts
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Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes
On Thursday, Barbra Streisand, a Kennedy Center honoree in 2008, questioned the closing of the center for repairs and called the controversy surrounding its operation "galling and painful to witness." Of Trump's attempts to add his name to…
Resistance is Republican pushback
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GOP Senator calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch
In a letter sent Tuesday, Curtis called on the committee to subpoena Trump Jr. over his business dealings, relationships with foreign individuals and entities, gifts or other benefits he has received and any instances in which his…
Resistance is public pressure
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ICE agreement nixed by Stowe commissioners — again
Jaime Martinez, director of Frontline Dignity, said in a statement that township leadership “did something important last night: It listened to its community and changed its course.” “Our police officers should be people our neighbors can…
Resistance is states taking action
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Credit Acceptance reaches $710 million predatory auto lending settlement with most US states
The settlement announced on Thursday also resolves claims that Credit Acceptance, one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, helped car dealers push consumers to buy add-on products, such as vehicle service contracts, and…
Resistance is protests
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Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Burlington, MA; Lake County, CA; Springfield, VA; Lexington, MA; Tucson, AZ; Sagadahoc, ME; Durango, CO; West Seattle, WA; Sedona, AZ; Wolfeboro, NH; Portland, OR; Bethlehem…
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.
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