Thanks, Thea! And thanks for taking action too! I am working to incorporate more of this type of actionable info in each issue. I’m also working on a dedicated resources page where things like this can have a permanent home.
I would really love that. I'm open for any resources you may have to contribute. Please email me anytime. I'm currently working to compile a list of what I want on the page: things like legal protections for protestors, minority groups, immigrants, etc., crisis support for those in danger or distress, action/activism tools, community building resources, media literacy resources, financial resources for marginalized groups, environmental justice resources, legal and policy advocacy resources...still working on the categories and then I can begin compiling info for each.
Hey Linda, I appreciate what you said here. I recently heard someone eloquently describe anger as a natural human emotion that, when channeled constructively, can become a powerful force for change. Much the opposite of apathy, which I believe is largely responsible for how we got to the bad place where we find ourselves today. Anyway, hearing that person talk about it moved me, and that’s the spirit in which I used the phrase “stay angry”—not as a call to let our anger consume us (I know that can be a problem for many,) but more as a reminder that righteous anger can fuel our action against the mountains of injustice and oppression we're being forced to climb.
I appreciate what you are saying. But what motivates me in the fight for civil rights, immigrants, and the planet is not anger at those who would deny it, but compassion and acceptance for those who are being denied.
Linda, I took some time to consider my response as you really made me think about what motivates me—is it the anger at those who oppress or the compassion for the oppressed, and after some thought, I feel like it's an even split for me. I believe I'm motivated equally by both.
Chris, i had a long discussion about this with a friend of mine and she operated totally on the anger side. Also, when I think about it,my anger at trump's Muslim ban started me up on protecting and welcoming immigrants. So... the connection comes with anger and staying with it comes with compassion, education, awareness and focus. Happy thanksgiving, thanks to our Native Americans.
Hey Chris, thanks for the brilliant writing, it’s truly the soul scratching I need right now.
Hey thanks, my friend! I really appreciate that.
We are ushering a new kingdom! The kingdom has arrived! Thank you for being on the right side of history! signed William Bradford
Thank you so much Chris!
Likewise!
Thanks, Mark—I’m honored to have you subscribed!
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My pleasure, Mark—I really enjoy your work and look forward to sharing more of it with my readers in the future!
Love the calls to action!! Wrote letters for both. I think this is a highly impactful way to mobilize vs simply reading about what’s happening.
Thanks, Thea! And thanks for taking action too! I am working to incorporate more of this type of actionable info in each issue. I’m also working on a dedicated resources page where things like this can have a permanent home.
Am really looking forward to the dedicated resources page, and I will be happy to contribute to that.
I would really love that. I'm open for any resources you may have to contribute. Please email me anytime. I'm currently working to compile a list of what I want on the page: things like legal protections for protestors, minority groups, immigrants, etc., crisis support for those in danger or distress, action/activism tools, community building resources, media literacy resources, financial resources for marginalized groups, environmental justice resources, legal and policy advocacy resources...still working on the categories and then I can begin compiling info for each.
Smart!
Stay angry is not good advice. Anger rips us up and keeps us on the edge of doing stupid things. It is like having a ticking
bomb in your body.
Stay connected, informed and focused, with disconnects when you need them.
Hey Linda, I appreciate what you said here. I recently heard someone eloquently describe anger as a natural human emotion that, when channeled constructively, can become a powerful force for change. Much the opposite of apathy, which I believe is largely responsible for how we got to the bad place where we find ourselves today. Anyway, hearing that person talk about it moved me, and that’s the spirit in which I used the phrase “stay angry”—not as a call to let our anger consume us (I know that can be a problem for many,) but more as a reminder that righteous anger can fuel our action against the mountains of injustice and oppression we're being forced to climb.
Hey Chris,
I appreciate what you are saying. But what motivates me in the fight for civil rights, immigrants, and the planet is not anger at those who would deny it, but compassion and acceptance for those who are being denied.
Linda, I took some time to consider my response as you really made me think about what motivates me—is it the anger at those who oppress or the compassion for the oppressed, and after some thought, I feel like it's an even split for me. I believe I'm motivated equally by both.
Chris, i had a long discussion about this with a friend of mine and she operated totally on the anger side. Also, when I think about it,my anger at trump's Muslim ban started me up on protecting and welcoming immigrants. So... the connection comes with anger and staying with it comes with compassion, education, awareness and focus. Happy thanksgiving, thanks to our Native Americans.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Linda!
We’re fd.
It ain’t lookin’ good, Lori. Looking worse by the day.