Today's one thing: "And we're expected to get up in the morning and go to work."
Item 1
How to Live Like the World is Ending, by Margaret Killjoy.
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Friday's one thing: Complex + simple
Weekend wish: Here's a recent pep talk from Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson that I found grounding. I added a little bit of bold emphasis to help folks skim. You can find and share it on Bluesky, on Facebook, on Instagram, on LinkedIn. Follow and share Ash-Lee on your platform
Wednesday's one thing: "A bigger we."
Chicago-based writer and trainer (and really great friend) LaTanya Lane wrote this poem. If you're in Chicago, you might see a version around town with "ICE" in place of "authoritarians." P.S. You're not imagining things; I took a hiatus from posting
Two midweek things: A deadline tomorrow + summer reading for Gaza
Item 1. Book auction To raise survival funds for two families in Gaza, Bianca Mabute-Louie and several other writers are auctioning off signed copies of their books on Instagram this week. ➡️ Check out these IG posts and, if you're able, follow the instructions in the slideshows to bid
Monday's 3+ things: Say yes.
Item 1. Gaza Can you help a malnourished, orphaned, 18 year old mom? ➡️ Contribute $ toward formula and diapers for her infant (Chuffed, via Joanna E.) No cash to spare? ➡️ Call your reps using the latest script from 5Calls. The phone app makes it very easy. Want to be able to