What is it about zeros that makes us so contemplative?  The 4000th RC member is not more important than the 3999th, but advancing that thousands place always feels weighty.  My friend Eowyn says “people are amazing”.  And she’s right.  If this group has… Read More »Reflections on 4,000
Riveters, this is an urgent call to take action by Tuesday, March 21, to protect Cherry Point from fossil fuel export!  We need all who can to do BOTH of the following: 1. Oppose Senator Ericksen’s efforts to reverse the order that removed the 45-acre… Read More »Urgent Call to Action: Protect Cherry Point!
How are you doing? What was the last action you took? Maybe you’re feeling fired up and taking action every day.  Maybe you’re starting to feel overwhelmed and disheartened by the news each day, making it hard to act.  Maybe life has interrupted and your… Read More »Step Five to Taking Action
Here we go- time to get busy.  Let’s look at how you can use your time to influence change. Some of these actions are quick and introvert-friendly.  Some are harder and require you to step out of your comfort zone.  You can do it. … Read More »Step Four to Taking Action
Now you are informed and ready- time to act! Your best two tactics are your money and your time. Let’s talk $$. First, donations. There are a bajillion organizations working to do good. Many run on donations. It can be hard to figure out who… Read More »Step Three to Taking Action
By Jnn13 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons Take back Inauguration Day by participating in one of these alternative events on Friday, January 20th. Because you can love this country AND skip the inauguration. Local Our Inauguration Day: The… Read More »Alternative Inauguration Day Events
Alright, so you’ve got your non-biased news sources and you’re keeping up with things- nice! Now it’s time for step two: homework. I know, you already have a busy life, and you’ve just upped your news intake on top of that. The thing is,… Read More »Step Two to Taking Action
Since the election, everyone is talking about taking action and asking you to act, too.* Let’s take a step back- maybe you’re not sure where to start or are feeling overwhelmed? The world feels a bit topsy-turvy in the worst sort of way right now.… Read More »Step One to Taking Action
Electoral College votes tomorrow. Action: Attend the candlelight vigil downtown this evening.  Bring a friend.  Yes, it will be cold and maybe snowy. Yes, you are busy.  Read on to see why it is so important that you make the time to attend this vigil.… Read More »Sunday 20131218 – Vigils for America
2 days until Electoral College votes Action: Contact Democratic Governors in Trump States and convince them to delay the vote until the Electors have time to evaluate foreign influence in the election and Trump’s conflicts of interest. Goal: Convince enough states NOT HOLD AN ELECTORAL VOTE on… Read More »Friday 20161216 – Delay the Vote