With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there's no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact. www.wired.com/story/what-t...

They gave ICE drones, how long before they start using them to not just surveil people, but also using them to deploy tear gas and other deterrents? "I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us". -Alex Karp CEO of Palantir

You've reached the Cori Bush hopecore side of your feed. Welcome! 💜 Follow our movement as we head to our August 4, 2026 primary election: @coribush.bsky.social. - Team Cori

Like ‘No Other Land’, this doc does not have a US distributor. What are these bastions of free speech so afraid of? Knowledge?

@runforsomething.net and be true to yourself. When someone tries to tell you that purity tests are bad, ask them specifically what you should compromise on.

Organizing 101. Get involved, if not in NYC, then in your library, or school district, or county board. There are so many beautiful, bright, empathetic, passionate Americans who actually want the best for all Americans, not just the ones who already have power and wealth.

@runforsomething.net and be true to yourself. When someone tries to tell you that purity tests are bad, ask them specifically what you should compromise on.

Mobile Phone Security for Activists and Agitators - Hakan Geijer "Your phone is a snitch." This guide describes OpSec (operational security) practices and the internal security culture used to counter disruptions to our efforts to organize. #ProtestSafety opsec.riotmedicine.net/static/downl...

Riot Medicine - Geijer Hakan Even without a police presence, participants & supporters will need medical assistance. Consider becoming a Riot Medic. Available on RiotMedicine.net - Textbook - Field Guide (English/Spanish) - Bridge Guide - Street Medics' Checklist - Basic First Aid for Emergencies

Time to Take Action!

Listening now!

Mutual aid is so important!

This one is new to me! Kennedy Center anyone?

I love this source so much. Listen to the podcast in the car with your kids. Normalize strikes, unions, solidarity, and mutual aid.

#OtD 21 May 1980 hundreds gathered in Gwangju, S Korea, and organised themselves into a citizens' militia to combat the troops of the dictatorship after an uprising on May 18. They seized weapons and liberated the city by the next day. More in our pod: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e53-...

This too.

If you’ve just followed me, you might want to take a look at my organizing guide which gives 40 concrete, practical suggestions on how to legally organize against fascists in our communities. There’s something for people of all identities and abilities in here. spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/f...

🪧📯 HEAR ALL THE CAR HORNS! At Sunday's #HandsAcrossChicagoland, 18,000 people lined the streets between Illinois's 2 largest cities: Chicago & Aurora. People demanded an end to tyranny, cruelty, policies that kill people, devastating cuts in government services that will affect us all. #NoDictators

It always comes down to solidarity. We keep us safe.

Stay active! Stay motivated! Everything helps.

“A good organizer is a social arsonist who goes around setting people on fire.”

Happy May Day, Comrades! 🌹

All of us need to show up. Be sure to follow safe protesting practices.

This is why #MutualAid is essential in every community. Volunteer, find your people, do anything.

Report for duty! We can do this!

Everyone has a right to protest.

“It is not that America lacks courage. It is just that we’ve become so cut off from one another - so atomized and isolated - that many of us feel alone. That loneliness makes us feel vulnerable and fearful.” A strike requires community. People to rely on. It seems hard now, but we WILL get there.

Cesar Chavez & Delores Huerta didn’t see themselves as organizing pioneers; they were simply doing what needed to be done to ensure a better future for workers and their families. Learn more about them & other movement organizers - you might be surprised to discover just how effective solidarity is.

His insight is amazing! We can do this! #Solidarity!

Join us this Wednesday evening on Zoom, and help save Medicaid!

Bernie does Coachella

Union membership has plummeted, but the need for worker solidarity has never been greater. 'Solidarity Divided' looks at how labor lost its way, then focuses on how organizing across race and class can rebuild real power from the ground up. Authors: @billfletcherjr.bsky.social & Fernando Gapasin

Solidarity isn’t a feel-good buzzword—it’s how people survive, fight back, and change what feels unchangeable. This book connects the dots from ancient uprisings to today’s crises and makes a case for solidarity as the only way forward. Authors: @astra.bsky.social & @lhh.bsky.social

A Demonstrator’s Guide to Lockdowns and Blockades crimethinc.com/lockdowns A complete guide to assembling and employing lockboxes and other means of blockading. If you are looking to intensify a pressure campaign, hold your ground more effectively, or shut down traffic, consider these tactics.

Organize! Organize! Organize! New article written by ARUN GUPTA. YES! Media is a nonprofit, independent publisher of solutions journalism. @yesmedia.bsky.social yesmagazine.org

Activists take a lot of shit. Some needlessly put themselves in danger. There are actions you can take to prevent being doxxed, hacked, surveilled, and harassed. Learn how to stay safe(r) online. Please share.

As Trump escalates his attacks on workers, the labor movement "must move aggressively to meet the present challenge." "We need a new infrastructure built for struggle — a network of people and organizations that are willing to take risks."

NEW CTWF: Ep 15, with Terrance Woodbury of @hitstrat.bsky.social. Terrance is the top authority on understanding Black voters and Dem coalitions. Absolutely crucial conversation! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QEr... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... YooToob: youtu.be/sMYLf8JFadg?...

Farmworker organizer Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez was detained by ICE agents this week in what many believe to be retaliation for organizing. 3 things you can do in solidarity: - Attend a vigil or action - Call elected officials - Donate to his legal defense labornotes.org/blogs/2025/0...

Want to learn more about progressive movements? Follow these sources. Please let me know if I'm missing one. Check out all the Starter Packs ⬆️

Groups focused on organizing, taking action, and getting shit done. Groups that fight for student debt forgiveness, progressive taxation, and corporate accountability.

Not all of the most impactful orgs are on Bluesky yet. Gender Justice League: genderjusticeleague.org National LGBTQ Task Force: thetaskforce.org Transgender Law Center: transgenderlawcenter.org Let me know if I'm missing any!

The top orgs to follow. Researched. Vetted. Awesome.

It feels insurmountable right now, but true solidarity always prevails.

As Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their lackeys scapegoat the undocumented and kidnap immigrants who oppose genocide even when they hold green cards, it is a good time to study how people have resisted the violence of the state in other times and places. @crimethinc.com

Get loud! Solidarity with Rumeysa Ozturk!

Creating and distributing zines is #MutualAid. You can print these out & distribute them at protests and other direct actions. Share your favorites! ❤️ Letters to Young Organizers: Loving Missives Across Time and Space by @prisonculture.bsky.social & @mskellymhayes.bsky.social

Let yourself be radicalized. Simply learning the truth can lead to a paradigm shift. A People’s History tells US history from the point of view of America’s women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. In their own words. #SocialMovements

If joining an existing collective action org isn't your thing, here are some suggestions for creating your own. How to Form an Affinity Group: The Essential Building Block of Anarchist Organization — @crimethinc.com And take an hour or two to explore the extensive resources at crimethinc.com.