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Erasing history; Anti-Facist Book Club for May 2025
This author wrote How Facism Works and How Propaganda Works. He’s great at explaining things. This month’s book of the month is Erasing History by Jason Stanley The Goodreads website is a great place to learn about books. You can read the reviews and comments to learn what other people are saying about the books.…
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Why They Want You to Be Mad at Your Neighbor
And Why It’s Not Helping Anybody But Them Have you ever had a friend who blamed someone else when they were the one causing the problem? Maybe they broke something, but then they said it was your fault.Or maybe they picked a fight with someone else just so no one would notice what they were…
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Don’t Be a Sucker
In 1947, the US War Department, anxious to prevent a repeat of the Atrocities Hitler committed in ww2 and avoid America becoming a facist nation, released this film . It warns that Americans will lose their country if they let themselves be turned into “suckers” by the forces of fanaticism and hatred. It’s interesting to…
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“Why Erasing History Hurts Us All”
Have you ever been told a story that leaves out the bad parts?Like a book about how the United States was “founded on freedom” but doesn’t talk about the people who were killed or enslaved to make that happen? The Ant-facist book of the month is Erasing History by Jason Stanley. It’s not an easy…
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Real human widow’s experience with 47’s Social Security Office
A Message from La Donna CristThis is important. Please read it and share it with others. It might affect you or someone you care about. This isn’t something I usually post, but I want to tell you what happened to me. It’s important for people to know. When my husband passed away, I was told…
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On Tyranny; Anti-Facist Book Club for April 2025
Lisa Yay has created discussion questions to spark conversation at your next Anti-facist book club meeting. This month’s book is On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. The questions inspire critical thinking and help readers engage with the text and focus intense conversations. Download those discussion questions by clicking here Lisa is on TikTok, that’s where I…
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How Doctors Help Kids Who Feel Different About Their Gender
When kids feel like their body doesn’t match who they really are inside, doctors have a special step-by-step plan to help them. Usually this is a personal and private matter that involves a doctor, so people aren’t used to talking about it, or hearing about it. But it’s been in the news a lot (In…
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When The Government Lies
Anyone who has ever been cheated on knows that a lie by omission is STILL A LIE. According to an article in The Philadelphia Citizen, In early 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration issued executive orders to remove diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and climate change-related language from federal agency websites. This led to the deletion of…
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A Letter to Someone Who’s Starting to Wonder
Hey there, If you’re reading this, you might be feeling kind of stuck. Maybe you supported a leader—maybe even loved what he stood for. You defended him, believed he was being treated unfairly, and felt proud to be on his side. But now… things feel different. You’re seeing stories that don’t sit right. You’re hearing…
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Democracy 101: Understanding Checks and Balances
Today, let’s talk about something that’s at the heart of how our government works: checks and balances. This might sound like boring political stuff, but it’s actually pretty interesting when you see how it affects our everyday lives. What Are Checks and Balances? When my kids were little, and they wanted to split the last…
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Independent Journalists
Independent journalists often have more freedom to pursue stories without pressure from corporate interests or institutional agendas that might influence their reporting. They can follow their own ethical compass and focus on uncovering truth rather than worrying about pleasing advertisers, maintaining access to powerful sources, or satisfying the business interests of media company owners. Marisa…
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How to Tell if a Facebook Page, Group, or Ad is a Bot (and Why It Matters)
Have you ever seen a Facebook post that feels kind of weird, super angry, or just too “perfect” at making people fight in the comments? Yeah… might be a bot. And these days, it’s not just about fake friends. Whole pages and groups are set up to mess with your mind. Some even pay to…
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Why You’re Seeing So Many Stories About Trans People Right Now
(And What It Really Means) Lately, it feels like every news headline is about transgender people — in schools, in sports, in bathrooms. You might be wondering: “Why is this suddenly everywhere?” It’s not because trans people are doing something new.It’s not because they’re dangerous.And it’s definitely not because they’re a threat to you or…
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How to Survive When the System is Rigged Against You
The world has changed, and not for the better. The people in charge don’t care if you have a job, a home, or enough food to eat. They are making money while everyone else struggles. The middle class is gone, and big companies see people as disposable. But you are not disposable. You can still…
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Fighting for Freedom Without Violence: A Powerful Tool You Need to Know About
Right now, people in the U.S. are watching their rights disappear. Some feel scared. Some feel angry. Others don’t know what to do. But here’s the truth: People have fought back against unfair leaders before—and won. They didn’t need weapons. They used nonviolent action instead. And there’s a website that teaches how they did it.…
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Simple Sabotage Field Manual; Anti-Facist Book Club for March 2025
You can download this Guide to Simple Sabotage, created in the 1940’s by the US Government (before they turned all pro-facism) How to Push Back Against a Corrupt Government When bad leaders take over, they often try to control people by making life harder—cutting services, spreading fear, and making it difficult to trust others. But…
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Knowing Your Rights (Even Under Martial Law)
You still have rights under Martial Law, but not a lot and life will not be normal; Enforcers in authoritarian regimes get off on the power; they’re chosen because they look forward to hurting you
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How Only 3.5% Can Change the World
Did you know that it only takes 3.5% of people to make big changes in the world? That means if just a small part of a country’s population stands up for what is right, they can change laws, stop unfair rules, and even create a better future for everyone! This idea comes from a researcher…
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Recognizing and managing trauma responses
Trauma can occur any time our human needs (safety, shelter, or food) are not met. When folks are having a trauma response, they struggle to think straight.
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How to Assess Risk in Your Area During a Crisis
How to evaluate risks in your surroundings, to make informed decisions and reduce the chances of harm.