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This is only a list of the last 20 posts. Posts are organized with the date of a book or article, not the posting date. However, events are set with the posting date, then they expire after the event.

Bruce Springsteen – Streets Of Minneapolis2026-01-28
NO KINGS 3 March 282026-01-28
Fascism rises when people stay silent. Join the NO KINGS movement for democracy—organize, speak out, and build people-powered resistance before it’s too late. (The following text was copied from: People Power United Newsletter) America Has No Kings. And We Are Rising Again. This is a defining moment for our democracy. Across the country, extremist forces are trying to seize power, gut health care, starve essential programs, tear families apart, and funnel public money to billionaires while everyday people pay the price. They want silence. They want fear. They want obedience. We are giving them none of it. America was never … Continue reading NO KINGS 3 March 28
A Call to Freeze ICE2026-01-14
Suspend all ICE activities pending judicial review of their methods. By: Antonia Scatton Publisher: Reframing America There are many, many demands we can make about ICE including reforming it, replacing it with something better, or at minimum, repealing the recent massive funding increases. But those take time. We need action now. We need to call for an immediate suspension of activities, an appropriately named “freeze,” to stop the harm right now. A temporary freeze is a good place to start. It is both drastic and reasonable. WHAT: Our Demands More Reframing America articles
ACTION HUB – Click on photo to learn more!2025-11-20
Pressure Reps to Act! Attend Protests! Attend Town Halls Promote Constructive Conversation Stay Informed & Avoid Disinformation Support Pro-Democracy Organizations and Litigation
The Greatest Sentence Ever Written2025-11-18
Isaacson explores the origins of the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence:“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”• He breaks down the historical context, showing how Jefferson drafted it and Franklin and Adams edited it.• The book highlights how those words shaped the American Dream and remain relevant in today’s polarized times. Ali Velshi interviews Walter Isaacson Publisher: ‎ Simon & Schuster
Keep Your Guard Up2025-11-06
Know Your Rights By ACLU Last month, the Bay Area braced for a surge of National Guard soldiers and federal immigration agents. Although Trump ultimately called off the troops, in the short time Border Patrol officers were here, they fired flash-bang grenades at peaceful community members and shot a pastor in the face with a pepper ball. The unprovoked violence was a chilling glimpse of how future immigration raids could unfold here. That’s why we can’t become complacent. Be prepared and know your rights in case federal agents show up anywhere in our region: This is from the ACLU’s Know … Continue reading Keep Your Guard Up
This Is the Way You Beat Trump — and Trumpism2025-11-02
By Ezra Klein Publisher: New York Times (PDF Archive)
Autocrats vs. Democrats2025-10-28
“A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by China and Russia.” —Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc. “A monumental account of contemporary geopolitics”—Francis Fukuyama, author of Liberalism and Its DiscontentsFrom New York Times bestselling author and former ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul comes a bold, clear-eyed look at how the autocracies of China and Russia are challenging the current global order, and how America’s future depends on successfully confronting this threat.
Retribution2025-10-28
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man’s presidency and brought another back to power. This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From President Biden’s shocking withdrawal and … Continue reading Retribution
Community Conversation – October 23, 20252025-10-23
With Anna Eshoo and Genavieve Koenigshofer Listen to retired US Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Genavieve Koenigshofer, Executive Director of GenUP, speak at the amazing event organized by IPV leader, JoAnn Loulan, with video by Bruce Rafnel.
How to find things on this site2025-10-22
There are many ways to find information on this site. Chatbot The chatbot might be the fastest way to find the information you are interested in. The chatbot icon is in the bottom-left corner. Click on it to open a chat window. Then type your question or describe what you are looking for. Menus The menu is in the left column, or if the window is narrow (on a mobile), look for the menu icon in the upper right. The menus will take you to special pages or select important posts. Events and Meetings – selects the active “event” posts. … Continue reading How to find things on this site
No Kings 2 – Parade & Fair2025-10-18
Stanford University journalism students made this video of the Parade up Embarcadero to the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. The video includes IPV organizer JoAnn Loulan speaking about how important it is to VOTE YES ON PROP 50!
No Kings 2 – Sam Liccardo2025-10-18
by Bruce Rafnel Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park. Organizers Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Heham Sallam2025-10-18
by Bruce Rafnel Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park. Organizers Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Ladoris Cordell2025-10-18
by Bruce Rafnel Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park. Organizers Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Democracy Fair2025-10-18
Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park. IPV videographer, Bruce Rafnel, prepared this 47-minute video showing many of the activities and speakers at the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. Bruce’s coverage includes the closing program featuring retired CA Supreme Court Justice La Doris Cordell, Hesham Sallem of Stanford, Congressman Sam Liccardo, and many Indivisible collaborators. Organizers
The Shadow President2025-10-17
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.” What Vought has done in the nine months since Trump took office goes much further than slashing foreign aid. Relying on an expansive theory of presidential power and a willingness to test the rule of law, he has frozen vast sums of federal spending, terminated tens of thousands of federal workers and, in a few cases, brought entire … Continue reading The Shadow President
How To Not Lose Your Sh!t2025-09-25
by and Publisher: Let’s be honest: this year has been a bit of a dumpster fire. Here at Red Wine & Blue, we’ve been hearing women in our community say they’re not sure how to make a difference — at least, not without totally losing their shit. So we decided to tackle that question head-on with a brand-new podcast. It’s simply called How To Not Lose Your Sh!t and it’s hosted by our very own Katie Paris and LaFonda Cousin. Katie, our founder, has worked in political organizing for most of her career. LaFonda, our Chief People Officer, is a … Continue reading How To Not Lose Your Sh!t
Mobilize.org2025-09-20
You can “filter” for events near you. You can also filter for the “type” of events or meetings. Where are some current political events near you? Mobilize is a good place to start. https://www.mobilize.us/ From Mobilize’s About page: Power to the People Mobilize is your go-to destination for people-powered movements. We provide nonprofits, labor unions, political campaigns, and grassroots organizers the tech needed to create a more just, inclusive, and democratic world.
The ONE THING You Can Do to Fight Fascism RIGHT NOW2025-08-25
If it feels like America is sliding deeper into darkness—with voter suppression, book bans, gag orders, and fear spreading daily—you’re not alone. The truth is, fascism thrives when good people hesitate, but democracy grows stronger when ordinary people take action. You don’t need the full roadmap to change the world; you just need to take the next best step. Even the smallest action—whether it’s organizing in your community, speaking out at a school board meeting, or showing up for your neighbors—can disrupt authoritarianism and build momentum for lasting change. In this video, I’ll share why action is the antidote to … Continue reading The ONE THING You Can Do to Fight Fascism RIGHT NOW

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