Many political persuasions commit political violence, but studies show that right-wing violence is more prevalent in cases resulting in death. What we believe after scrolling social media or watching endless news channels, and what the real-world data shows, are often not aligned. tinyurl.com/wcpov

Contradictions abound and it's not an accident. Keep your head up, and stay safe. deptofdough.org/rebuttals/re... A 2024 study finds that Republicans are 2.5 times more likely to believe that political violence is acceptable. Read it for yourself.

Violence creates room for fear, and fear breeds violence. Danger is a fact of life, but fear—fear is learned, taught, wielded.

We've been quietly rising, adding content to deptofdough.org to make it an even better resource for all. Freshly added are three new sections: Stop ICE, active guide to holding ICE in check Debunk, common talking points broken down and rebutted Discussions, strategies to talk to loved ones (1/2)

Monday July 21: Average Joey (traveling musician, songwriter, zine author, & poet) will be at Durland Alternatives Library for a special event! Join us along with DOUGH for music, snacks, drinks, & camaraderie. #hopeinthecollapse #livemusic #zines #revolution

How would conservative news cover a man like Jesus today? Protesting the WTO, attacking Wall Street bankers, spreading socialist ideals of equality. DOUBLETHINK.

"The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that brought light and healing to you, has brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn."-F. Douglass

The Constitution isn't self-enforcing—we must defend it. Our choice isn't between resistance and safety—resistance IS our path to safety.

The heroes we celebrate today were the troublemakers of yesterday—sanitized and rebranded. Civil rights are won not by following rules, but by breaking them. Not by standing on the sidelines, but by marching on the front lines. Their footsteps echo with ours today—unbroken.

Are you a patriot or a nationalist? A Constitutionalist or a tribalist? Do you fight for freedom for all, or freedom for one? No Kings - June 14th

Universities defunded— expelled for not bowing. Law firms extorted into compliance, kowtowing. Judges damned for upholding law— justice politicized, democracy monetized. Enforcement weaponized— our National Guard guards tyranny, not liberty. Rise up from silence. Don't look away.

Find one organization near you this week and get directly involved. The choice isn't between safety and resistance - at this point, resistance IS our path to safety. Start local, think big, act now!

DOUGH 4: What if humanity moved beyond rigid notions of right and wrong, focusing instead on the complex web of actions, circumstances, and consequences? This shift would reveal a simple yet profound truth: while we are shaped by what came before us, we retain the power to influence what we become.

The most important resistance against tyranny is to maintain your humanity. Invite people to dinner, listen intently, and speak openly. Don't fear heated debate—fear avoiding it.

We cast ourselves in roles within our own stories, though from childhood, we learn to minimize our heroics. Our greatest challenge isn't finding the right circumstances—it's recognizing we already stand at the center of our heroes journey, where acts of courage too often remain subdued. Rise Up

A World War II poster from 1941 shows Bigotry trying to dismantle the four pillars of democracy from within: Liberty, Unity, Justice, and most importantly, Equality. Our grandparents sacrificed everything to defend these pillars. How do we act today?

This is a dark time and a dark place, yet daily we see the brightness of our citizens. We see light when our neighbor stands for justice. We see light when an old friend questions long-held beliefs. We see light when we look in our mirror and see a face of resolve against the mask of tyranny.

This Sunday! We'll be at the Ithaca Book & Zine Fair at Buffalo Street Books! Come by and chat democracy with us, and grab some items to redistribute throughout the community! We also had a great turnout at South Hill Cider yesterday for the Diversity Consortium panel, see you at the next one!

HOT THIS WEEK: DOUGH issue #3! From leaded gasoline to the big-tobacco’s grooming of teens, nowhere does balancing short and long-term goals manifest more clearly than in government. Available at Wide Awake Bakery and Buffalo Street Books, plus on deptofdough.org/free-downloads !

DOUGH is Rising! Our brand new website, deptofdough.org, is now live! It's packed with information and FREE digital versions of all our materials! Print materials, start a Kitchen for Democracy, be a DOUGH Boy (or Grrrl, or Knot!), wear your values! More coming soon. Speak out and rise with us!

1. 🚨APRIL 19 NATIONWIDE PROTEST🚨 2. ONE DAY before the Defense Secretary's Insurrection Act deadline 3. State Department quietly erased key human rights violation definitions RISE Resist injustice Insist on your rights Strengthen our democracy Expand your voice STAY SAFE BUT NEVER SILENT

We are bombarded by news that makes us feel small and helpless; we are not. We are told to accept the rhetoric and normalize the chaos; we will not. We instead take a stand, together. In unity of heart, mind, and purpose. It's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes, it's okay to ask for help, (1/2)

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We have some more ingredients for you available this week in Ithaca: Participation is power. As a reminder, or as new path forward. Pick one up for yourself, or take some to hand out! Look for the first issue of our new zine too: DOUGH No. 1 - Civil Rights Monitor (An essay) Free as always!

Each day we're rising, here is a part of our DOUGH family! Even grandma's out: "All You Fascists Bound to Lose!"

We had a great time meeting our fellow citizens! Lots of new friends made. The DOUGH boy and grrrl army was out in force today!

A poem by R.S. Quennell, in five panels.

DOUGH has been rising since the coup to resist autocracy. Now our DOUGH Starter Culture is here to help you form new "Kitchens for Democracy" in your community. Includes action cards, buttons, zines, and a step-by-step guide. Eat. Organize. Rise. Get up early for yours at Wide Awake Bakery Ithaca!

There is a place for us all: Ovid: Population 2,700 On April 5th, 11-12pm, Rt. 96/96A: We MARCH! Ithaca: Population 34,000 On April 5th, 1-3 on the Commons: We MARCH! Washington DC: Population 700,000 On April 5th, noon, at the Washington Monument: We MARCH! Where will you be? fiftyfifty.one

DOUGH buttons are here! We've super-sized our fight for freedom with these new buttons. Larger than our Fight Fascism buttons; declare your intent to organize and rise. Available beginning April 1st. Don't be a fool; they're free at Wide Awake and other participating venues across the Ithaca area.

This week's campaign, now available at Wide Awake Bakery's downtown Ithaca storefront!

Our official account now up and running!