No book, song, or museum collection can adequately portray how bad slavery was. But brave works can open a light on our past that is hard to put out. If you are angry about the Smithsonian whitewash, we recommend watching (or reading!) The Underground Railroad. #theycanteraseitall

Why does everyone praising Newsom feel the need to add that that they don't especially like him? There's a freaking rapist in the WH and fascism is taking root. We need someone with cajones, smarts, and the willingness to harness power. It's not a popularity contest, people.

Extreme times call for extreme creativity. My new class, Entering the Imaginal Realm, will give your creativity a treasure trove of images and practice in engaging with your imagination. To learn more, join me Sat Aug 16 for a free Meet the Professor session. Register at kosmosinstitute.org/events

With MythoWriMo, we invite you to join the myth community for a dedicated month of writing so we can all share our process and inspire each other. When mythologists write together, we lift each other, and our own work grows in the process. ✍️ Get all the details: fatesandgraces.com/mythowrimo/

How can you prepare now for MythoWriMo, a mythologist-focused writing group that will run from October 1 to 31, 2025?

Who’s ready for a month of mythic writing? We are! MythoWriMo, a mythologist-focused writing group, will take place on the Fates and Graces Patreon page October 1-31, 2025. We are so excited to host this virtual space for the myth community to write together, set goals, and encourage each other.

Embark on a mythic writing journey! In this year’s Fates and Graces MythLit webinars, we saw again and again what a gift it is when mythologists accept the call to adventure to write. We also saw that writing takes endurance, consistency, and discipline.

10 year old and his friend starting this chant in Santa Barbara today ✊

If I'm correctly reading the room on this, cognitive dissonance has set in at scale. Beliefs and therefore *minds* are changing. It's a time of great volatility and opportunity, ie what new ideas might these minds embrace? I experienced something similar when I left the Mormon church ⬇️

Today marks the 177th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention—a key moment in the fight for women’s suffrage, equality, and justice. That journey continues today—as we fight to ensure that ALL women have access to the ballot box, equal pay, bodily autonomy, and can lead.

"With the passage of Trump's death bill, we face the prospect of many great harms, including an archipelago of concentration camps across the United States." snyder.substack.com/p/concentrat...

Ring the bells that still can ring. Always and forever

Noting that “beautiful” is Trump’s standard term for the conscious abuse of large numbers of people, as in the promise to deport Gazans to some “beautiful” place. This language has to be treated as a subject in itself and not repeated.

Zohran says he’s not a communist and Trump is only calling him that to distract from his betrayal of the working class

ZOHRAN ON THE @RepOgles RACISM: “It’s been difficult to deal with the regular and repeated smears and slander. It’s sad.”

Goddess powers ran strong on @redwineblueusa.bsky.social's Zoom call yesterday. Here's the incredibly detailed, thorough, and specific guide they shared, chock full of concrete actions. Pour yourself a glass of pinot and get inspired 🍷

Diego Luna being brilliant guest-hosting @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social 🇺🇸

My support for law enforcement who defended our Capitol and democracy on January 6th is unwavering. As one of the last Members to be evacuated, I experienced it all. We must honor those who faced down that violent siege, stood in the breach for Liberty, and put their lives on the line that day.

the great floodgates of the wonder-world swung open

Finally watched @padilla.senate.gov's full speech and am so proud of him, so grateful for his moral clarity, courage, and strength. His example makes it easier for others to embody those values as well. Which is of course why leadership is so important. A true hero 🇺🇸

It's a Movement... This has been going around for weeks now.

Dictatorships thrive on fear and isolation. They are forced to recede by bravery and connection. — @heathermarsh.bsky.social

These beauties. I love em all 🇺🇸 #NoKings @placerdems.bsky.social

An important history lesson from the Grandmother of Juneteenth herself, Opal Lee—a living reminder that change takes persistence, protest, and love. Because of her tireless fight, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. #Juneteenth

Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting

A short video about Juneteenth:

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Relatedly: teach young people about Joseph Weizenbaum and his political stands against tech and the US military. I’ve used this article with undergrads:

Flag dance alert! This is a friend of a friend leaving it all on the field for democracy last Saturday with the support of the beautiful people. This kind of thing makes me just fall in love with humanity 🇺🇸 #NoKings

I'm loving all the videos of yesterday's protest but especially this wedding party that decided to join in

You have 67 seconds to teach the economics of immigration and what it might teach about current policy debates. Go.

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Omaha Police in solidarity with protesters! They are true patriots! ✊🏻💙🇺🇸

Columbus OH Pride parade had another group that people were so happy to see was the @acluohio.bsky.social !! I am sure the @aclu.org is super proud of your efforts! Thank you to all who marched! #NoKings

Trump’s provocations have turned Angelenos into pedestrians

Seen in Los Angeles...

No Kings in San Diego, CA today

Raskin: And the moment that somebody in public office begins to act like the master of the people. That is the moment to evict, eject, reject, impeach, try, convict, and start all over again .

Tim Snyder: Today no kings, tomorrow freedom. There is a better America out there. There is a better America underneath. There is a better America that we can see. There is a better America that we can make. History is in our hands.

Back at the Capitol in Olympia, WA #NoKings

In the footsteps of the Little Rock Nine, Arkansans marched once more—not through schoolhouse doors, but into the streets, defying tyranny. In a city that taught the world what courage looks like, they stood tall and said: no kings, no fascism, no surrender. #NoKings VC Shana on TikTok

Romman: To the cynics that shrug and say, this is the way the world has always been. I remind them to look at history and compare it to where we are today, but also, if a Palestinian can get elected in a state like Georgia, I have a hard time believing anything is impossible

Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

Third Act out in force across America Trump has pissed off experienced Americans and that was a mistake @thirdactorg.bsky.social #NoKings

150,000 to 200,000 people marching in downtown LA

ICE racially profiles Native Americans, the People of the First Nation, the real citizens of America! They look as if they regret pulling these wonderful ladies over. They get an earful.

Brilliant, beautiful, courageous conversation between @simonwdc.bsky.social and @leonkrauze.bsky.social about the importance of language and storytelling in this time of deep challenge to our nation's soul. It's about people.

As a Marine veteran, I know firsthand the honor, sacrifice, and discipline that define our armed forces. Our troops deserve our respect—not to be used as political props.

Yes yes yes more like this please - leaders with the capacity to see and act on behalf of a greater good beyond their personal goals

Am appreciating @deepaiyer.bsky.social's new essay All of Us which offers a clear, easy way to see where your skills will work best: deepaiyer.substack.com/p/all-of-us