Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Stop The Cancer Gag Act

ACTION ALERT – EPA: Deny a Petition that Would Provide Pesticide Companies Immunity Submit a Public Comment by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, February 20. While Bayer and other chemical companies are trying to pass the pesticide immunity bill, known … Continue reading

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Our Reps Need To Choose: It’s Musk Or Us

An urgent action suggestion from Indivisible – Please share. Congressional recess isn’t a vacation — it’s an accountability tour. From Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 23, your House Representative will be back home, trying to dodge tough questions, meet … Continue reading

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On Tyranny Lesson 13: Practice Corporeal Politics

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #13 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. corporeal:  having, consisting of, or relating to … Continue reading

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Showing Up For Democracy Every Day

Follow Simon Rosenberg one of the great leaders of the #resistance 2.0. A transcript to this video with resource links is here.  Hopiumchronicles.com. Follow on Substack – paid subscribers get to participate and ask questions on Zoom calls. Also follow … Continue reading

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Trump Is Traumatic

Editor’s note:  At BFIA we try to not post Trump photos.  It would be nice if social media could find a way to share information about what is happening without an accompanying Trump photo. This article has excellent information about … Continue reading

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This Week: Collective Bargaining And Public School Strong

This week in organizing. Action alert by CCI: Feb. 14: UIHC bargaining kicks off in Iowa City Join our SEIU allies at the bargaining table February 14 at 9 am! This meeting is open to the public – no matter … Continue reading

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On Tyranny Lesson 12: Make Eye Contact And Small Talk

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #12 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. Here is a snippet from Lesson #12. … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month Submitted by Molly Regan Friday 21 February is John Lewis’ birthday (1940-2020). In honor of his unparalleled work on voting rights and civil rights, PACG Progressive Action for the Common Good folks and our Liberty … Continue reading

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That’s Our Kimmy!

Kim Reynolds testified Wednesday about DOGE (Dept. of Government Efficiency) at a House Oversight Committee.  She was supposed to brag about her “money saving” tactics in state government such as tax cuts and cutting programs.  It didn’t go well.  Questioners … Continue reading

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Anti-Elon Rally At Treasury Draws Large And Vocal Crowd

In case you missed it yesterday.  Large crowd, great signs, chants of “lock him up,” and fighting words from democratic senators and reps.  @alvarezreports.bsky.social has lots of crowd footage.  Follow him on Xitter also.

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