Yesterday Hungary brought back the EU flag into the Parliament and sang the Ode to Joy, the EU anthem for the first time in well over a decade. Each time I watch this I cry more...

The Paperhand Puppet Project brought out the Resistance Butterflies out to Raleigh for May Day today! @50501nc.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wearencae @paperhandpuppet

Anything is possible. We have simply have to believe in that possibility! substack.com/@peterdosa/n...

For No Kings 3 here is absolutely inspiring trailer for a new documentary called "Lightworkers", especially if you are not planning on attending a NK3 event tomorrow. You will shed tears of joy! Here is most of the trailer (BlueSky limits uploads to 3 min videos): vimeo.com/1157329040/c...

Yesterday on the Broad St bridge I had this 30 or so min of being on one side as Beth (bridge capt) helped set up the other banners. What followed was a meditation/prayer about inviting a complete stranger. 1/3 open.substack.com/pub/ncpots/p...

@ellecordova.bsky.social is back after a bit of hiatus. My gratitude for her perspective...

In North Carolina! All 3 NC House Districts (23, 99 and 106) booted incumbents known for voting with the Republicans. In 23, Patricia Smith got 55.7% to Shelly WIllingham’s 44.3%. In 99, Valeria M. Levy received 68.6% to Nasir Majeed’s 26.2%. In 106, Rodney Sadler’s 70% to Carla Cunningham’s 22.8%.

...Paramount/Warner Bros. is not a done deal,” California AG Rob Bonta said on Thursday. “These two Hollywood titans have not cleared regulatory scrutiny — the California DOJ has an open investigation, and we intend to be vigorous in our review.” www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Finally some truly beyond good news. The Tarkine of Tasmania. Bob Brown has just announced that Chinese co MMG will withdra their application to dump mine tailings and move it. The Tas/AU govts have a horrible record on extraction practices...This is absolutely beyond wonderful news from Bob Brown.

Wait for it!

Minus a couple much colder outdoor jaunts since the 'ice storm' Petey spent maybe 45 minutes completing 1.75 laps around the backyard. He is very copacetic tonight.

Junior isn't allowed outside very often, but he is equally adorable inside too.

3x Trump voter: I really want to apologize. I'm looking at this awful picture of the Obamas...He takes bribes blatantly, and now he's being a racist blatantly. He's pathetic as a president, and I just want to apologize to everybody in the country for supporting this rotten, rotten man.

Palantir is not welcome in Durham working with the police to compile data. The Mayor (Leo) kept pushing this program to finally he had to give up. It helped he lost his rubber stamp majority last November. @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Lots to share from today, this is some of the Bhikkhu Pannakara's words of mindful wisdom. Liberty NC.

open.substack.com/pub/roberthu... @andrew153.bsky.social @wilkesjim.bsky.social @hannabeth1001.bsky.social @sorrymizjackson.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social Please share Hubbell with your communities! @rbhubbell.bsky.social

Thank you Durham for supporting peace today. And no war in Venezuela. We illegally attacked and kidnapped a head of state. Congress was not informed. All for one man's ego. @codepink.nc @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @ed4d.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @randompammit.bsky.social

We made America proud this year. Lead by example. Thank you @wethepeopledissent.bsky.social for keeping us updated on our resistance efforts! open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...

The rise of ICE & CPB through a NC lens. www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...

Today Trump 'launched an official government webpage dedicated to publicly calling out journalists and news outlets whose reporting the president disputes.' He is also repeating that his opponents should be hanged. Thank you Aaron Parnas! @aaronparnas.bsky.social substack.com/@aaronparnas...

My Take on Gratitude... open.substack.com/pub/ncpots/p...

Love this update from FRC (Fayetteville Resistance Coalition) in DC. Remove the Regime featured FRC on the screens during the event. @50501veterans.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @fayresistance.bsky.social

Yesterday morning this miracle appeared over central Durham. The photos are taken at 3 schools and 2 Home Depots. Because that was where people were protecting other people. Fortunately no further things occurred. And the community resistance showed strong and true. @siembranc.bsky.social

Last night I witnessed Earth's Greatest Enemy, by journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin. The US Military is the culprit. The pervasiveness of the culmination of the military industrial technological complex is omnipresent. @sierraclubnc.bsky.social @codepink.bsky.social earthsgreatestenemy.com/

Way up. Then capitulate. Then revving up again. This read by Rosie and her team resonates well today: substack.com/@rosietheres...

Leavitt: RFK Jr. is doing a phenomenal job bringing the gold standard of silence— science... back to our health care system

K. Starling notes the 4 that might be open to changing to no. Kaine, Rosen, Shaheen, & Hassan may be open to voting “No” on the 2nd vote. open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl... Eliza Orlins lays out: www.instagram.com/reel/DQ3KNQo... Also the 8 capitulators! www.instagram.com/p/DQ4NN7KDZJu/

Update. @slotkin.senate.gov has walked away. Thank you Senator Slotkin!

Thank you for reaching out to these Senators.

Organized by refusefascism.org, thousands of Handmaids march through DC on the anniversary of Trump's win in a "Trump Must Go Now" protest. ✊🏼

Yes. More of this.

Bull City Indivisible's founder/fearless leader Anna Rudderman shared this riveting speech by Destiny Rider from No Kings at Durham's Central Park yesterday. Destiny discusses her work at the Amazon fulfillment center in Garner, plus so much more. Please listen... @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social

Great joyful turnout along N Capital in Raleigh!

This is just one of those things...

What can one say...this is beyond comprehension...it is evil. The journalists represent us all. Thank you @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for amplifying this violent incident.

A comment on Robert Hubbell's substack this morning inspired me to post there for the first time. The topic was really set in motion within me from a recent listen to a Reveal two-part episode of the inherent trauma of being a black journalist in America. open.substack.com/pub/ncpots/p...

Impressive...

I95 OP Overpass, Fayetteville, 8/16 As part of a national coalition, the FRC held our bannering event at Cedar Creek Road over I95. @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @dworkin.bsky.social @fayresistance.bsky.social

Thank you @dworkin.bsky.social for leading with Raleigh today. Appreciate the Great News coverage. @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @50501nc.bsky.social @50501activists.bsky.social @durhamdems.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/...

We caused a good ruckus on I95 from Benson to south Fayetteville on Sunday...yours truly has a cameo or two. #wearetheflood @50501nc.bsky.social @thirdpartynow.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @randompammit.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social

I shared this a bit on Substack... @ariellaelm.bsky.social always complements that here. @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @randompammit.bsky.social

Morning grazing...

Please understand that Murkowski being moderate is poppycock. Wes Siler, long-time journalist, including for Outside Magazine, clearly demonstrates Murkowski is selling her Big Bad Bill vote for repeal of the 2001 USFS Roadless Rule. open.substack.com/pub/wessiler...

We all are surviving another term of reactionary radical whiteward leaning Supreme Court 6-3. This cartoon is perfect.

@randompammit.bsky.social asked me to help be a 'marshally' yesterday at the NoKings rally in Lexington, NC. Which I interpreted as my role to be the enthusiastic, although gentle facilitator. WFMY news gave nice coverage. Reporter Joseph Leonard legit! www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/l...

This is beautiful.

I am seeing my cousin organize her second Townsend MA rally tomorrow (first April 5th). I am being a participant to last night's near spontaneous rally at the Bull in downtown Durham. No 'security' in sight. The Mayor (Leo Williams) joined us and that was welcome. www.wral.com/news/local/d...

The coverage from Monday on the Moore Square free David Huerta event continues...IndyWeek also discussed in the weekday email the NC General Assembly bills @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @indyweek.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social indyweek.com/news/wake/ra...

Please join Congresswoman Foushee at an informal meet and greet tomorrow at noon. Hosted by the Chatham Co Dems. @durhamdems.bsky.social @foushee.house.gov www.mobilize.us/chathamcount...

On April 3rd this year I attended an event at Fenway and a matching pair of Black Lives Matter signs graced the ends of the grandstands. Owner John Henry is known for his progressive views. He also owns The Boston Globe.