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Grassroots Resistance Grassroots Climate Advocate Northern Virginia Find your resistance community.
Painful reality for Kiwis.
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New Zealand faces coastal retreat reality
Following yet another storm battering our coasts last weekend, pressure mounts on coastal communities to discuss relocation.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment_climate/592609/new-zealand-faces-coastal-retreat-reality
25 days ago
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Helen Czerski
about 1 month ago
It's only worth going back to the Moon if it makes us look properly again at Earth, and appreciate how beautiful, precious and fragile what we have here is. The most famous images from Apollo aren't about the Moon - they're pictures of Earth. We need to stop taking our home for granted.
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Spring 2026 Decor
about 1 month ago
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#MemorialBridge
Thanks to
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
DMV for organizing a terrific event VA to DC. 'Join Us' was a perfect message to lead with in banner and song in protest.
about 1 month ago
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Strange Coffee in the mail is a good thing☕, so is supporting a small solar-powered business in rural Virginia that seeks out small co-op growers.
about 2 months ago
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Evidence-based Outrage at Stand Up For Science, Take Be ack Science Rally, National Mall, DC.
2 months ago
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The real progress here is the tidy ball of yarn. Until this morning it was a rat's nest. Lesson relearned the hard way - turn the hank of yarn into a 🧶 first.
2 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Barack Obama
2 months ago
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack. Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.
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Tim Squirrell
3 months ago
This piece by Rebecca Solnit is one of the most deeply moving explorations of what tech takes from us, how it transforms us, how it demands we become more like it and less human, that I've read
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit
The long read: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collectiv...
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/29/what-technology-takes-from-us-and-how-to-take-it-back?utm_term=697c3e563b5814735afa55618815be92&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email
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3 months ago
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Creepy.
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3 months ago
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Vigil in our town. For all those killed by ICE.
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3 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Shannon Heffernan
3 months ago
A drawing by a 5-year-old girl detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas with her mother Hayam El-Gamal. “I am 5 years old” is written at the top of the page. Lower down, next to stick figures, are the words “let us go.” Courtesy of Eric Lee, Lee & Godshall-Bennett, LLP
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Alexandra Petri
3 months ago
The terrorists are the ones without masks. They’re the ones yelling “No!” or “Stop!” or “Shame!” or blowing whistles. Sometimes they brandish cameras at federal agents. These are just some of their diabolical tactics.
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Patriot! Here’s How to Identify a Domestic Terrorist
A Trump-administration guide to the Minnesota protests
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/01/how-to-identify-a-domestic-terrorist/685799/?gift=jQN1t1D1nkO2TQodBiz5KDKEk1I39pypPC-V2wv9Jag&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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Thank you Virginia DAs.
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3 months ago
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Thank you, Virginia Democrats.
@vasenatedems.bsky.social
@vademocrats.bsky.social
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Democrats push restrictions on federal immigration enforcement in Virginia • Virginia Mercury
Virginia Democrats on Wednesday introduced a package of bills designed to curb federal immigration enforcement activities in the commonwealth. The lawmakers framed their effort as a public safety meas...
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/01/28/democrats-push-restrictions-on-federal-immigration-enforcement-in-virginia/
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
https://www.nokings.org/
3 months ago
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Virginia: Statewide YES vote in April. AND action in our state legislature NOW. Read newsletters from your reps in Richmond and plan to attend town halls.
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4 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Chris Murphy
4 months ago
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump. Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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Rivers over corporations.
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‘I Am the River’: How Indigenous Knowledge Reshaped New Zealand’s Law - Inside Climate News
The Whanganui River is officially a living being and legal person. Māori leaders explain how Indigenous knowledge and persistence made it happen.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/12012026/indigenous-knowledge-helped-whanganui-river-rights/
4 months ago
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EV charging at the cell-phone waiting lot at the airport - such an obviously good place to provide a plug in.
5 months ago
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Florida Power and Light - providing clean EV charging cheaper than the competition. Fast too - delivering at 230kW.
5 months ago
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EV road trips getting easier. (This is our 7th VA- FL drive.) Credit to Hilton for building a dozen chargers at this new hotel right on I-95 in NC. Charging while we sleep is the best!
5 months ago
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Virginia House District 11 Special election January 13th due to our current Rep., David Bulova, taking a position with the Spanberger Administration. Here are the Dem plans in detail:
www.cityfairfaxdems.com/hd11
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HD-11 Unassembled Caucus | Fairfax Democrats
Vote Tuesday, December 16th • Democratic Firehouse Primary for House of Delegates District 11
https://www.cityfairfaxdems.com/hd11
5 months ago
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First Thanksgiving with a heat pump hot water heater? Switch to high demand mode before this happens 😬🤓.
6 months ago
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A few trees still reaching peak fall display - this view from Virginia side of Potomac with Washington Monument in the background.
6 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Ricki Coughlan
7 months ago
This is the
#Izembek
. Trump has just signed off on destroying this magnificent wilderness for yet more fossil fuel extraction which scientists warn us must stop. We have the capacity to create such a different world. All we have to do is decide we want it.
#nature
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youtu.be/RkBbA7iJN8g?...
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Izembek
YouTube video by Cornell Lab of Ornithology
https://youtu.be/RkBbA7iJN8g?si=sDhsuImGoR5ImJkb
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Berkeley Springs, WV, No Kings rally was 600 ppl around 3pm at the Morgan County courthouse & nearby streets. Favorite sign👇
7 months ago
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'the only energy emergency is Donald Trump". I appreciate my Senator's effort to undo the executive overreach on energy. Forcing a Senate floor vote showed us once again how Republicans refuse to protect their constituents and uphold the rules and Constitution.
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7 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Jess Craven ❌👑
7 months ago
HEY VIRGINIA! If you’re not paying attention to November’s election yet you need to. Now. Here’s why. Know someone in VA? Please share.
#Virginia
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Climate Trace visualizes air pollution. 👀 - who knew there are super-emitters in VA Beach?
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PM2.5 in Virginia Beach Urban Area
Air pollution from burning fossil fuels kills 8.7 million people each year. We homed in on over 9,500 point-sources located in urban areas that expose a disproportionate number of people to PM2.5
https://climatetrace.org/air-pollution/ghs-fua_7050
8 months ago
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Thank you to my Senator,
@kaine.senate.gov
Virginia IS for back-bone lovers. And we're voting to show it, right now (and through Nov 4)!
8 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Union of Concerned Scientists
8 months ago
Whether it’s your first car or your next car, choosing the right vehicle is an exciting journey—EVs can save you money, cut pollution & improve air quality. Federal tax incentives are available thru the end of the month + state & utility programs. 🚗⚡Check our EV Buying Guide:
act.ucsusa.org/4jKvPsk
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I voted early.
8 months ago
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On leadership, kindness does matter. Enjoy this interview with New Zealand's former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Even better is her memoir,
sites.prh.com/a-different-...
and she has a children's book, just published!
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Jacinda Ardern - “A Different Kind of Power” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJg1McSvgo8&si=HO5tSA_avN7rvwab
8 months ago
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SunDayofAction events in Vienna Virginia.
@goelectricdmv.bsky.social
Volunteer electric coaches talked energy upgrades with homeowners, inspired by a net-zero solar-powered home tour.
@rewiringamerica.bsky.social
8 months ago
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Postcards to low-propensity Virginia voters ready to go! ☑️ Early voting begins this Friday! Thanks for help: Bill, Ann, Sharon, Christina, Laura, Rose, John, Julia and Allyson! A team effort of
@cclusa.org
and
@redwineblueusa.bsky.social
friends, on this
@environmentalvoter.bsky.social
effort.
8 months ago
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Sunset view West from Leesburg, VA, with an obliging cloud.
9 months ago
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The Wednesday rush hour banners over 495 at Braddock thx to
@fairfaxindivisible.bsky.social
9 months ago
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HCR posting about heat pumps is the energy I need!! ⚡🔌🔋
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9 months ago
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Sun ☀️ Day Sept 21 Thanks to
@mothersoutfront.org
, our community
@sundayofaction.bsky.social
events are taking shape at ☀️ a school with electric 🚌 and a contract for rooftop solar, ☀️ a church⛪ with solar canopy parking, and ☀️ a net-zero home We'll celebrate solar & have these 👇 conversations!
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9 months ago
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Gonna invite a tennis friend, raised Republican, to write
@environmentalvoter.bsky.social
postcards to Virginia voters with me (A
@cclusa.org
Chapter activity). She got back from Iceland last night & below is the conversation I expect to have. 🏔️
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An ethical guide to last-chance tourism
As more people travel to destinations that may soon vanish due to climate change, experts and guides weigh in on how this practice could help preserve these places – if done right.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250812-an-ethical-guide-to-last-chance-tourism
9 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Mike DiGirolamo
9 months ago
For a number of years, I've been asked a variation on 'how do you keep going when things are so bleak?' And in this op-ed for
@mongabay.com
I answer that question:
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Don’t quit: A podcaster’s charge to listeners & fellow humans (commentary)
Recently, a listener to Mongabay’s podcast sent us an email thanking us for our work and asking, “how can you keep going?” amid all the systems at play that are destroying nature. They wondered how to...
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/dont-quit-a-podcasters-charge-to-listeners-fellow-humans-commentary/
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
Glen Besa
10 months ago
bluevirginia.us/2025/07/on-c...
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On Climate Change, Will Virginia Democrats Side with Trump, Youngkin and Dominion Energy – or with Science?
by Glen Besa Which side are on on, boys? Which side are you on? Trump's announced plan to repeal Obama's key climate policy initiative, the "endangerment finding", comes at the same time that Virginia...
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/07/on-climate-change-will-virginia-democrats-side-with-trump-youngkin-and-dominion-energy-or-with-science/
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Considering rooftop solar in Virginia? Navigate it with the help of trusted partners, Solarize Virginia + LEAP, to get it installed in time for the uncapped 30% tax credit. Closing Aug 15:
www.solarizeva.org
It is like pre-paying for your energy bills - a decision that looks smarter all the time.
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Solarize Virginia
https://www.solarizeva.org/
9 months ago
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Mid-summer kitchen project, inspired by the homegrown garlic bounty - tomato sauce and oven-roasted tomatoes. 🍅🧄
9 months ago
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Inside Virginia we're working hard on 100 House races to give voters across the state a full ticket to be excited to vote for. Easy link to give to our statewide Dem candidates - each of whom has refused direct contributions from our regulated monopoly utility, Dominion Energy. Already a win.
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At this critical moment in time, now is when your support for these…
https://www.givegreen.com/slates/bmultivae2508?source=EM_NBI_GG_20250812_FR_Virginia_0_3MO_TeamGiveGreen_NA_NA_Virginia&link_id=3&can_id=46db227af63e855e96e1de6b6ad27e58&email_referrer=email_2845377&email_subject=standing-up-for-democracy-starts-by-supporting-these-three-must-win-state-races&
9 months ago
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Meredith Haines, immigrant
National Organization for Women
10 months ago
Democracy needs your courage!
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Union of Concerned Scientists
9 months ago
A nearly Connecticut-sized, oxygen-depleted area of ocean is decidedly abnormal. But the last 4 decades of annual measurements and failed efforts to stop chemical pollution flowing off midwestern farms and into the Gulf made this week’s announcement entirely predictable.
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Closest race for House of Delegates in Virginia is HD30 —
@johnmcauliff.bsky.social
is going to flip this seat, with a lot of help from his friends. His former teacher, Sen Tim Kaine joined the canvass launch this afternoon in Purcellville. It's a great place to knock doors on a weekday evening!
9 months ago
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