Resistance is Everywhere
Hundreds of stories, one message: resistance is everywhere you look.
Resistance is standing up for your rights
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Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’
Hittner added that the law was so overly broad as to lead even activities such as “cheerleading, dancing, live theater, and other common public occurrences” to be treated as civil or criminal violations. He also said that the law was vague…
Resistance is musicians
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Melinda French Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Donation Sum Bringing Total to $20 Million
“The organizations we’ve partnered with are doing incredibly important work every single day in the U.S. and globally,” Rodrigo said. “I’m so grateful to every person who bought a ticket, every artist who waived their fee, every…
Resistance is states taking action
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Governor Wes Moore announces state surpassed pollution reduction goals under Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
“Preserving the Chesapeake Bay is crucial to the long-term success of our state’s economy, culture and identity,” said Moore. “The Bay’s rivers and streams support our local environment, seafood, tourism and recreational businesses, and…
Resistance is protests
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Pro-democracy protest photos
Pro-democracy protesters showed up recently all over the country: Petaluma, CA; Oakland, CA; Hopewell, NJ; Croton, NY; Woodbridge, VA; Key Biscayne, FL; West Los Angeles, CA; West Sacramento, CA; Newport News, VA; Little Rock, AR; Vernon,…
Resistance is in the courts
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Ohio Judge temporarily blocks proof of citizenship requirement for voting registration
In a 54 page opinion, U.S. District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ruled that Ohio’s new proof-of-citizenship requirement likely violates the National Voter Registration Act, which requires states to request only “the minimum amount of…
Resistance is running for office
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Governor, Senate nominees give Minnesota voters a choice between accomplished women
An all-woman lineup will lead party tickets in November, with DFL and Republican voters opting for female candidates in the open governor’s and U.S. Senate races. Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth will face off in the…
Resistance is in the courts
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Michigan judge tosses GOP lawsuit that aimed to make it easier to challenge voter eligibility
In a victory for voters, a Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that sought to make it easier for partisan poll challengers to dispute voter eligibility and interrupt the state’s ballot-…
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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