Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is public pressure
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In a major shift, Gov. Josh Shapiro restricts data center development in Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday dramatically restricting data center development in Pennsylvania, marking a major shift from his initial embrace of the increasingly unpopular projects. Shapiro, a first-term…
Resistance is community
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25-year-old Monticello man buys local newspaper to save it from corporate ownership
“For me, local ownership is so important in community journalism. I think that local ownership aspect is what drives a larger trust in local media as opposed to the mainstream media,” he said. “Our readers can find me at the grocery store…
Resistance is speaking out
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Community holds procession and vigil, seeking answers about deadly ICE shooting in Houston
On Saturday, community members gathered to hold a procession and vigil for him in Magnolia Park as they seek the truth about what happened. Community members told ABC13 it was about honoring Salgado Araujo as well as all the immigrants who…
Resistance is voters
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Amendments 4 and 5 were beaten soundly
“The people of Missouri sent a powerful, clear, unequivocal message to Jefferson City, and that is ‘the people are your boss,’” said Scott Charton, who led campaign efforts against both measures for the Missouri Association of Realtors. “…
Resistance is public pressure
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PCB Council shelves proposal to move library books after major community backlash
Following an overwhelming turnout of passionate residents at Tuesday’s city council meeting, officials voted to keep physical books on the shelves rather than clearing them out to make room for other municipal projects. The controversy…
Resistance is standing up for your rights
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Iowa Teachers Who Were Suspended for “Wholesome” Drag Show Win $150K Settlement
The teachers accused the school district of discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation, as well as association with others based on sexual orientation. Blahunka identifies as queer, while Bjorklund is mother to a trans child.…
Resistance is speaking out
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Deeply Appalled and Angry: Katy Perry Slams Donald Trump for Using Firework in Iran Strike Video
Los Angeles, July 26: Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has expressed her anger at the US President Donald Trump. The singer shared that she is "deeply appalled and angry" after President Trump used her song ‘Firework’ to accompany footage of…
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"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.
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