Joni Gilton @jonigilton
Woman with a strong vision for a society that works for all of us. Addressing root causes — the key to solving problems — via the mind, body, and yes, emotions. jonigilton.com New Jersey, USA Joined January 2013-
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Here is the full speech by Richard Pryor about MLK in 1983. Must watch. c-span.org/video/?88375-1…
THREAD 1- When we marvel or roll our eyes at Trump supporters, we're often asking the wrong question. Instead of asking: "How can they believe this nonsense?" Better we ask: "What do they get out of being part of Trumpism that makes them so willing to suppress reasoned thought?"
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven.
Greene: For our government just to say ok your debt is completely forgiven.. it’s completely unfair
2/5 We have done exactly as we promised. We present to you the Anti-Corruption Foundation International. An international non-profit anti-corruption organization. acf.international
On April 11, the #Navalny film begins showing in cinemas across US. The screenings will be followed by a conversation with @DanielRoher , @pevchikh and me, moderated by @clarissaward. cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2022/03/30/war…
BREAKING: Congress just reintroduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. This is huge.
From Putin to Xi to Tucker Carlson and QAnon and around again. How the flow of disinformation has become a new front in Russia's war against Ukraine. With @stuartathompson nytimes.com/2022/03/20/wor…
"Authoritarian regimes are terrible at everything. They can’t feed their people. They can’t provide security for them. They can’t educate them. But they only have to be good at one thing to survive. Deny political alternatives. Force all opposition into exile or prison."
The Ukrainian people need our help. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, here are some organizations doing important work. obama.org/updates/help-u…
Remember that racist whites closed swimming pools in the ‘60s rather than share them with Black people. They gave up a simple human pleasure in service of racism. That same impulse is why they're willing to abandon our precious liberties to serve the myth of white supremacy.
Why banning books in public schools is a really bad idea.
This is reprehensible and unacceptable. Texas has prevented a WWII Veteran from casting a ballot in the nation he proudly served. click2houston.com/news/local/202…
📺 NEW VIDEO This is a coup in plain sight. History will judge where we stand in this moment. Which side are you on? #ACoupInPlainSight
Opinion | A world where billionaires are impossible: Does that sound far-fetched? Such a philosophy already exists. It’s called limitarianism. wapo.st/3vjcyoL
This!
The goal of the former president and his allies is to disenfranchise anyone who votes against them. That is the kind of power you see in a totalitarian state – not in a democracy. Today, we call on Congress to act to defend your right to vote – and our democracy.
Thank you Lisa Dunn for this great article-if you lock guns up children/teens live-to graduate, to marry, to have children-to have a future. Thank you for mentioning Ethan's Law. We love you Ethan! gunsandamerica.org/story/20/07/13…
Five years ago during my Farewell Address, I asked you to believe in your ability to bring about change. Since then, many of you have answered the call – starting nonprofits, organizing around important issues, and running for office yourselves.
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