Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is protecting each other
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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
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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
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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…
Resistance is cities taking action
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Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
Walker, the patient advocate at Dollar For, said he's heartened by the county's effort. "I'm optimistic that we can make a better charity care system," he said. "And the fact that hospitals in LA County are willing to be innovative and…
Resistance is faith leaders
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Catholic bishops urge protection for Haitians as TPS debate intensifies
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Catholic leaders in Ohio and Florida have issued separate appeals calling for continued protection for Haitian migrants living legally in the country under temporary…
Resistance is in the courts
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Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Iowa newspaper
Calling the case extraordinary, Iowa District Judge Scott J. Beattie said that allowing the lawsuit and its “faulty” claims to proceed could have a chilling effect that “can discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs…
Resistance is protests
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Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Santa Fe, NM; Supreme Court, Washington, DC; Belfast, ME; Northampton, MA; Pittsboro, NC; Vancouver, WA; Leesburg, VA; Pittsfield, MA; Silver Spring, MD; Newton, MA; Bath,…
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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