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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Knowing where we’re at helps focus our aim for where we want to go. Where are you at?

Alignment Check
Do you protect women?
Do you confront your "bro" when he jokes about abuse?
Do you intervene and prevent injustice?
Did you answer "no" to any of these?
Choose who you want to be.
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dear man, Have hard conversations. Hold ourselves and each other accountable at every step. Here’s a how to:

Have the moral courage to say:
"Man, that's not acceptable."
Doesn't work? Ask harder:
"Stop."
Have the integrity to act:
Prevent injustice.
Doesn't work? Try harder:
Intervene - disrupt injustice.
A challenge left unresolved accumulates into conflict.
Choose who you want to be.
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Focus our aim to make direct impacts.

Resistance Continuum
Knowing where we are and where we could go helps us determine our aim — prevent the worst.

Resistance
Nonviolent
Legal

Revolution
Nonviolent
Illegal

Rebellion
Violent
Legal

Insurgency
Guerilla
Illegal

Belligerency
Militarize
Illegal

ADAPTED FROM MCUP: ASSESSING RESISTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING INTERNATIONAL POLICY

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Holding ourselves and each other accountable at every step sets the framework for a foundation we can grow on.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why are some persecuted while some aren’t? If we’re not disrupting, we’re not a threat. Trump and the gang keeps us busy with elections, legislation, litigation, even protesting. It keeps us distracted from disrupting the cycle.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Focusing our aim determines our area of impact. Make every shot count. Join us for a blacklight night shoot with glowing sporting clays on 85 acres of Texas Hill Country. Bring something to contribute to the community for $5-10 off your entry. @whitneyfortexas.bsky.social

NIGHT MOVES
A BLACKLIGHT CLAY SHOOT
OCTOBER 24TH, 2026 - 7PM
50 CLAYS
$65 PER PERSON
BRING A
CANNED GOOD OR SCHOOL SUPPLY
FOR $5 OFF YOUR ENTRY (LIMIT $10 PER PERSON)
Moyesway Shooting Sports
12601 FM 20
KINGSBURY
TX 78638
512-557-2050

In partnership with
Kaleidoscope — A Group of Butterflies

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Visibility will be a strength in uniting us. Parallel institutions generate change. Make it count — make direct impacts. Hold the line.

COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, OUR CONNECTIONS PERSIST

CALLING REBELS, DISSIDENTS, AND LEADERS OF CHANGE

CONTRIBUTE CONNECTIONS, SKILLS, TIME

ADAPT TO NEEDS
NURTURE GROWTH
CREATE AVENUES
BUILD COMMUNITY

FOOD
LEGAL
MEDICAL
TRANSPORT
DENTAL
BUSINESS
WELLNESS

UNDERGROUNDSA
UNDERGROUND STATES OF AMERICA

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When it seems too far, even one person can illuminate the path forward. Hold the line — push forward.

View from the top
Distribution of household wealth ($)

Top 1%
659,000
Top 5%
500,000
Top 10%
251,000
Middle income
168,000
Lower income
55,000
Poverty
15,000

Federal Reserve wealth distribution in the U.S.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Organizing towards a shared goal will be a strength in uniting us. When we stand up, when we stand together, we hold the line. Let’s dare for more — push the line.

View from the Top
Distribution of Wealth
Tree graph

Top 10%
Middle
Low
Federal Reserve wealth distribution in the United States

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Don’t get so caught up in the cause that we lose sight of the values.

Symbolic Compliance
Meet requirements but don't achieve purposes.
"Focus on voting."
The symbols of compliance are perceived, substance is absent.
"Focus on elections."
Values appear, values aren't followed.
Obscure rather than reveal.
"Focus on winning."
Change public perception, do not reduce harm.
"Put politics before poeple."
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Republican (fascists) tracking of: Antifascist networks DSA members by name Funding Voter turnout analysis And a weird essay on “The Historical Case for Christianity” datarepublican.com

datarepublican.com

Exposing where the money flows

Tracking where the money goes

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It’s not enough to show up. We have to disrupt the cycle.

Don't get so caught up in the cause that we lose sight of the values.

We are stronger together - but one person can disrupt the cycle.

Choose who you want to be:

Disconnected crowd
Misaligned message
Symbolic compliance
Shows up periodically
Unreliable, inconsistent

Versus

Organized impact
Aligned message
Disrupt the cycle
Generate change
Sustainable framework

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Alignment Check - are parts of our life balanced or bleeding into others? Assess where we are and aim for where we want to go: Our reason for being guides our sense of purpose. Align to values, not cause. Manage stressors and set boundaires. Balance priorities by nurturing what we want to grow.

Venn diagram demonstrating the relationship between parts of our life that make up our reason for being, our sense of purpose.

SOCIAL
SHARE IMPACT
PASSION
MISSION
VOLUNTEER
SHARE SKILLS
REASON
RESISTANCE
SHARE NEEDS
PROFESSION
VOCATION
WORK
SHARE VALUE
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We all contribute in varying ways that overlap or differ. Where one person is a core contributor, they may block elsewhere. Determine where to draw the line. Evaluate how we support or block. Take action to implement change.

Overlap
Take it one step at a time.
See overlap? Decide where you want to go.
Tap in.
Our core leads and empowers growth.
Activist amplify and build coalitions.
Supporters contribute with limitations.
Disengaged might support but don't contribute.
The status quo may care but do nothing.
Stuck points block progress.
CORE
ORGANIZE
ACTIVISTS
DEPENDABLE
SUPPORT
LIMITED
DISENGAGED
INDIFFERENT
STATUS QUO
DO NOTHING
STUCK
BLOCK
Adapted from Labornotes.org
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

City Council unanimously approved US Customs and Border Patrol to move tax payer money from a city budget to a federal project. CBP has not paid debts while property taxes will increase $2.95 per month. TAE to CBP $26,451.95 Annual recurring costs $1,260 San Antonio deficit $158 million

MAT
04/16/2026
Item No. 22
ORDINANCE
2026-04 16-0260
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,451.95 FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES AT THE SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH ESTIMATED ANNUAL RECURRING COSTS OF $1,260 TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINAL A EXPANSION PROJECT INCLUDED IN THE FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET, WITH FUNDING FOR THE INITIAL COSTS FROM THE TERMINAL A EXPANSION PROJECT AND FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL REOCCURRING COSTS FROM THE AIRPORT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE FUND.
WHEREAS, the Terminal A Expansion Project includes space for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at San Antonio International Airport (SAT); and
WHEREAS, in connection with these operations, CBP will process inbound international detainees in the CBP office adjacent to the Terminal A Expansion area, and tp support this function, CBP requires communications and information technology equipment, connectivity, and related services; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance authorizes the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of San Antonio and CBP for costs related to the required equipment and services at
SAT, wherein SAT will reimburse CBP for the initial purchase cost of equipment estimated at $26,451.95 in addition to annual reoccurring costs of $1,260, with funding for the initial equipment costs coming out of the Terminal A Expansion Project; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO:
SECTION 1. The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for initial equipment and service costs in the amount of $26,451.95 and estimated annual recurring costs of $1,260, a copy of which is set out in EXHIBIT 1, with funding for the initial costs coming from the Terminal A Expansion Project included in the FY 2026 Capital…

MAT
04/16/2026
Item No. 22
0050-01 A0
SECTION 3.
Funds for this contract in the amount of $26,451.95 is available in Fund
51099000, Project 33-000340, WBS Element 33-00340-06-01 and GL Account 5501000.
SECTION 4. Payment not to exceed $26,451.95 is authorized to be encumbered with a purchase order and made payable to United States Customs and Border Patrol. Payment is for communications and information technology equipment and related services at San Antonio International Airport. Funding for the initial costs is available from the Terminal A Expansion Project included in the FY 2026 Capital Budget and funding for annual reoccurring costs will be from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. Funding for future years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget.
SECTION 5. The financial allocations in this Ordinance are subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer, City of San Antonio. The Chief Financial Officer may, subject to concurrence by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, correct allocations to specific Cost Centers, WBS Elements, Internal Orders, General Ledger Accounts, and Fund Numbers as necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance is effective immediately upon the receipt of eight affirmative votes; otherwise, it is effective ten days after passage.
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of April 2026.
MAYOR
Gina Ortiz Jones
ATTEST:
Delta Para Sla
Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mah
trise, for
Andrew Segovia, City Attorney
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City of San Antonio
City Council Meeting
April 16, 2026
22.
2026-04-16-0260
Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the amount of $26,451.95 for communications and information technology equipment and related services at the San Antonio International Airport with estimated annual recurring costs of $1,260 to support operations associated with the Terminal A Expansion Project included in the FY 2026 Capital Budget. Funding for the initial costs is from the Terminal A Expansion Project and funding for the annual reoccurring costs will be from the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. Funding for future years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus H. Saenz, Jr, Director, Aviation]
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye:
Jones, Kaur, McKee-Rodriguez, Viagran, Mungia, Castillo, Galvan, Alderete Gavito, Meza Gonzalez, Spears, Whyte

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Border airports like JFK, LAX, and SAT have the logistics to be a high deportation airport, with direct international flights and interstate travel. Sanctuary cities don’t work because they have democratic governors. Texas governor Greg Abbott has outlawed sanctuary city designations.

SAN ANTONIO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Interdepartmental Memorandum
TO:
Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., IAP, Director of Airports
FROM:
Steve Milburn, Airport Properties & Development Manager
COPIES TO:
Elisa Lyke, Interim Assistant Director Finance and Administration; Ivan Zarate, Properties and Development Coordinator; Kenneth Lyssy, Properties and Development Coordinator; File
SUBJECT:
US Customs and Border Protection Office of Information & Technology Cost
Sign-Off Document
DATE:
March 12, 2026
With this Memorandum, we are routing for execution by the City of San Antonio a US Customs and Border Protection Office of Information & Technology Cost Sign-Off Document.
Background:
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be processing inbound international detainees in the CBP office adjacent to the TAE.
• To process the inbound detainees, CBP requires computer equipment and connectivity.
• The attached form is an acknowledgment of the cost and equipment CBP requires and will expect reimbursement for.
• City Council action requesting approval of the CBP reimbursable agreement will follow after the form is signed.
• Funding for the equipment is provided by the TAE Project.
Steve Milburn
Steve Milburn
Airport Properties & Development Manager
Mark Triesch
Mark Triesch
Assistant City Attorney

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How do we make responsible decisions? Focus energy and resources. Aim for success.

RESISTANCE CHECK graphic

Flow chart

CHOICES determine area of impact

SUPPORT RESISTANCE
DO NOTHING - STATUS QUO
SUPPORT OPPRESSION

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Grateful to the community that rallied together to fill school supply lists for students, new backpacks, specific needs, and food.

Backpack
Folders
Notebooks
Notebook paper
Colored pencils
Pencils
Crayons
Scissors
Glue
Erasers
Rulers

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Started supply drives to fill the missed needs in the community. The future is not in voting or elections, it’s in the youth. Support and empower them to do their best. We’ve filled individual supply lists and specific needs. Donations to grocery and supply needs are ongoing and always welcome.

Backpack
Water bottle
Pencil sharpener
Pencil bag
#2 Pencils, box(es)
Colored pencils, box(es)
Pens
Markers, box(es)
Ruler
Highlighters
Composition notebooks, wide rule
Spiral notebooks, wide rule
Pocket folder, prongs
Post it notes
Post its tabs
Hand sanitizer
Dry erase markers
Headphones

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Every day we make choices. Our choices define us. Choose who you want to be.

RESISTANCE CHECK
CHOICES DIRECTLY IMPACT OUTCOMES
DEFY THE EASY WAY
RESIST

JUSTIFY THE COST
ENABLE

BUILD COALITIONS

SURRENDER TO INDIFFERENCE

GROW SOLUTIONS

MULTIPLY PROBLEMS

NURTURE PROGRESS

BLOCK PROGRESS

BUILD A FOUNDATION THE FUTURE CAN GROW ON

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We cannot get back what we’ve lost. We will pay the cost of the destruction to the environment for our lifetime and generations to come. When I look back at my life, I want to know that I did everything I could and more. Every day we make choices. Our choices define us. Choose who you want to be.

Big Bend National Park
CALLING LEADERS, REBELS, AND DISSIDENTS
ORGANIZE, RALLY, AND ASSEMBLE MAKE THE COST UNJUSTIFIABLE
Sit and watch what we love destroyed or stand for what we have left.
Now is the time to lead defiance.
Incite resistance.
Be ungovernable.
Challenge indifference to generate change.
We each have a personal stake.
Share your skills. Deny support. Tap in.
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Deny support. Defy. Disrupt. Department of Homeland Security Destruction is necessary to strengthen security Customs and Border Patrol 200 miles of patrol roads and detection technology Texas Governor Greg Abbott Building a law and order state Southwest Valley Constructors $1.7 billion contract

CBP map of the projected 200 miles of patrol roads

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Amongst the hatred, dissent after dissent filled The Angry Elephant who hosted Ken Paxton. Impeached for bribery, Paxton is running against James Talarico for U.S Senate in Texas. Accountability led to Paxton quitting his event hours early, after minutes of speaking. We are stronger together.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Amongst a crowd of hatred, dissent after dissent filled The Angry Elephant who hosted Ken Paxton. Impeached for bribery, Paxton is running against James Talarico for U.S Senate in Texas. Disruption led to Paxton quitting his event hours early, after minutes of speaking. We are stronger together.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ken Paxton silences concerns before leaving his own event. Attendees shoved out. The Angry Elephant hosted Ken Paxton, who is running against James Talarico, U.S. Senate candidate for Texas. Paxton: Impeached for bribery Owns 15 homes ($9 million) on a government salary ($153,000)

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton Protects pedophiles Enforces the 10 commandments in classrooms and commits adultery Impeached for bribery and abuse Owns 15 homes ($9 million) on a government salary ($153,000) Filed a lawsuit to rule the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional

Paxton, Warren Kenneth, Jr.
Cell
Birth Date
Height
Weight
Eyes
Hair Color
Sex
Race
Ethnicity
Arrest Date
Release Date
Days Confined
SO Number
Lower Level Booking
12/23/1962
72
178
Blue
Brown
Male
White
Non Hispanic
08/03/2015
08/03/2015
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Emergency Contacts and Approved Visitors
Emergency Contact
Angela Paxton
Relationship
Name
Charges, Bonds, Fines & Court Costs
Offense
FRAUD SELL SECURITIES >=$100K
FRAUD SELL SECURITIES >=$100K
INVESTMENT ADVISER OR
REPRESENTATIVE W/O REGIST
Warrant No.
416-81914-2015
416-81915-2015
416-81913-2015
Case No.
Details
Details
Details
Warrants
Warrant No.
416-81913-2015 - 1
416-81914-2015 - 1
416-81915-2015-1
Issue Date
7/29/2015
7/29/2015
7/29/2015
Back to Inmate Search Results
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Capias Capias Capias
Case
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416-81914-2015
416-81915-2015
Status
Other Active
Other Active
Other Active
Copyright © 2015 Collin County Texas * All Rights Reserved * 972.548.4100 (McKinney) * 972.424.1460(Metro)

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

South Texas ICE Processing Center Pearsall, Texas Free our loved ones! Hunger strikes, food infested with maggots and worms, in facilities with no air conditioning, given used and soiled clothes. Several people are confined to a single toilet, the same space where they are left to eat their food.

The covered yards at Pearsall — concrete blocks, caged, fenced in, and lined with barbed wire.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Focused aim directly impacts our outcomes. Be ungovernable. Incite resistance. Lead defiance.

How to assemble
NURTURE WHAT WE WANT TO GROW
Organize the community
Align messaging
Support to empower
Stimulate local economy
Attract people and talent
Increase outreach
Build pathways for success
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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

How do we begin? The start of the school year is here. Summertime strains communities. Grocery deliveries lighten the load. Supply drives fill needs. Stop by for donuts or bring something to share. Collecting resources for students and teachers to start strong. Nurture what we want to grow.

Back to School Drive

STOP BY FOR DONUTS
Reach out for address/distribution

ACCEPTING DONATIONS

WEDNESDAYS
12 PM TO 4 PM

JULY 29
AUGUST 5
AUGUST 12

CLASSROOM
DRY ERASE MARKERS, BLACK
PLANT BASED WIPES
HAND SANITIZER
TISSUE BOXES
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOOD
HEALTHY SNACKS, NO NUTS
GUMMY FRUIT SNACKS

Student
BACKPACK
WATER BOTTLE
COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK
SPIRAL NOTEBOOK
POCKET FOLDER, PRONGS
POST IT NOTES POST ITS TABS
CALCULATORS
PENCIL BAG
PENCIL SHARPENER
#2 PENCILS
COLORED PENCILS
PENS
MARKERS
HIGHLIGHTERS
RULER

AmericanShadow1775@proton.me

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

These consumer brands are bankrolling the biggest ICE supporters in Congress popular.info/p/these-cons... Tap in and make a change.

RESIST TOP ICE SUPPORTERS IN CONGRESS
DEFY THE EASY WAY
DENY LABOR
DENY FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FORCE ACTION WITH PRESSURE
SPACEX
HOME DEPOT
CHARTER (SPECTRUM)
UPS
CHEVRON
WALMART
VALERO
NEW YORK LIFE
ALTRIA (MARLBORO)
AFLAC
TOYOTA
REGIONS BANK
VERIZON
GOOGLE
CAPITAL ONE
PHILLIPS 66
AT&T
AMAZON
COMCAST/ NBCUNIVERSAL
COX COMMUNICATIONS
DELTA AIR LINES
DELL
FEDEX
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
MICROSOFT

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Need groceries in San Antonio, Texas? Reach out. When we are fed, our outcomes change. We each have something to share. We each struggle. Normalize networking the community for help. If you have more, tap in. If you don’t have enough, let us share the load. Wherever you are, you are not alone.

NEED GROCERIES?
NO COST, NO BILL, NO QUESTIONS ASKED

IT IS EXHAUSTING TO STAND ON OUR OWN

HARDSHIP AFFECTS 1 IN 2

WHEN WE CAN LEAN ON EACH OTHER WE CAN STAND INDEFINITELY

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Kanye West playing live on July 4, 2026! Despite opposition from city leaders and the public, over 50,000 tickets have been sold. Amplifying his platform and enabling his behavior shows people that the projected value in revenue exceeds the value of people. The cost? Our tax dollars. #July4

ksat.com

Bexar County leaders denounce Ye’s previous antisemitic comments ahead of July 4 concert

City and county leaders have joined San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in denouncing previous antisemitic comments made by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of a planned concert on July 4 at the...

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Festival of Ideas Bringing together leaders in the community weekly for brunch to connect and create avenues to dream. Filled with hope by what those around me are able to achieve. I’m inspired, challenged to be better, and looking forward to building foundations we can grow on.

Snooze catered brunch with hands reaching in for food.

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I’m filled with hope by the conversations at the Texas Democratic Convention and am ready to bring solutions to the Democratic National Convention. Inciting a resistance and giving out hugs. Support leaders to empower them to do their best. Challenge anger, fear, and hatred every step of the way.

Democratic National Convention
AUSTIN, TEXAS
AUGUST 13 - AUGUST 15, 2026

BE UNGOVERNABLE
INCITE RESISTANCE

"That all Democrats are bound to defend, to protect, and to honor our nation, our state, and our Party, and that when they are right, it is our privilege to sustain them, but when they err, it is our duty to correct them...
Texas Democratic Party Rules

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American Shadow @americanshadow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Will be taking a stand in silent solidarity in my black dress and pearls. Post your protest, remember to create moments worth fighting for (remember to party), and celebrate our victories. #July4

July 4. 2026
From the anniversary of our independence, to the historical parallels in the resistance of the Prairieland 8, we mourn the state of our democracy.
Wherever you are, stand in silent solidarity in your best dressed black to inspire leaders to support our communities, empower our democratic process, and uphold our first amendment rights.
Protect angainst authoritarian oppression.
We are stronger together.
When we can lean on each other, we can stand indefinitely.
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