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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I wrote an essay for the Joseph Campbell Foundation about Hamilton—not this guy exactly but the very mythic musical he inspired. Here’s to 250 messy years of USA 🇺🇸 May our descendants raise a glass to 500 years of democracy in 2276 www.jcf.org/post/hamilto...

Portrait painting of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbell. Hamilton has gray hair and is wearing a black coat and white cravat.

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Such a joy to interview @goastromo.bsky.social on the Joseph Campbell Foundation's Podcast with a Thousand Faces! Have a listen for Dr. McTier's insights about myth and creativity plus a preview of her new book, Mothers of Invention: the-podcast-with-a-thousand-faces.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 21/08/2025

No book, song, or museum collection can adequately portray how bad slavery was. But brave works can open a light on our past that is hard to put out. If you are angry about the Smithsonian whitewash, we recommend watching (or reading!) The Underground Railroad. #theycanteraseitall

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The Underground Railroad - Official Trailer | Prime Video

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Why does everyone praising Newsom feel the need to add that that they don't especially like him? There's a freaking rapist in the WH and fascism is taking root. We need someone with cajones, smarts, and the willingness to harness power. It's not a popularity contest, people.

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Extreme times call for extreme creativity. My new class, Entering the Imaginal Realm, will give your creativity a treasure trove of images and practice in engaging with your imagination. To learn more, join me Sat Aug 16 for a free Meet the Professor session. Register at kosmosinstitute.org/events

A flyer with an image of a boat sailing on a green sea in which an orange fish swims. The flyer's text is: Live Meet & Greet with Dr. Joanna Gardner. Discussing her upcoming cousre at Kosmos Institute. Entering the Imaginal Realm: Myth, Metaphor, and Psyche. Saturday, August 16th, 2 pm Pacific Time. Free and open to all. RSVP for Zoom link: kosmosinstitute.org/events

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

10 year old and his friend starting this chant in Santa Barbara today ✊

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

If I'm correctly reading the room on this, cognitive dissonance has set in at scale. Beliefs and therefore *minds* are changing. It's a time of great volatility and opportunity, ie what new ideas might these minds embrace? I experienced something similar when I left the Mormon church ⬇️

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I Left the Mormon Church. I Feel for Former Trump Supporters

Many Americans are in the process of changing their minds about Donald Trump. For some, that switch might be easy. For others, I’m guessing it isn’t.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Today marks the 177th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention—a key moment in the fight for women’s suffrage, equality, and justice. That journey continues today—as we fight to ensure that ALL women have access to the ballot box, equal pay, bodily autonomy, and can lead.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

"With the passage of Trump's death bill, we face the prospect of many great harms, including an archipelago of concentration camps across the United States." snyder.substack.com/p/concentrat...

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Concentration Camp Labor

Cannot Become Normal

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Noting that “beautiful” is Trump’s standard term for the conscious abuse of large numbers of people, as in the promise to deport Gazans to some “beautiful” place. This language has to be treated as a subject in itself and not repeated.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Zohran says he’s not a communist and Trump is only calling him that to distract from his betrayal of the working class

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

ZOHRAN ON THE @RepOgles RACISM: “It’s been difficult to deal with the regular and repeated smears and slander. It’s sad.”

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Goddess powers ran strong on @redwineblueusa.bsky.social's Zoom call yesterday. Here's the incredibly detailed, thorough, and specific guide they shared, chock full of concrete actions. Pour yourself a glass of pinot and get inspired 🍷

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160 Ways to Change The World - Red Wine and Blue

This guide will help you fight back effectively, take care of your people, and have way more fun than the other side is having.

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Marcy Kaptur @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

My support for law enforcement who defended our Capitol and democracy on January 6th is unwavering. As one of the last Members to be evacuated, I experienced it all. We must honor those who faced down that violent siege, stood in the breach for Liberty, and put their lives on the line that day.

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Congresswoman Kaptur Opening Remarks For FY2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations Legislation Markup

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Finally watched @padilla.senate.gov's full speech and am so proud of him, so grateful for his moral clarity, courage, and strength. His example makes it easier for others to embody those values as well. Which is of course why leadership is so important. A true hero 🇺🇸

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WATCH: Sen. Padilla's full Senate floor speech recounting his removal from Noem's LA briefing

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sariahmarier.bsky.social @sariahmarier.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It's a Movement... This has been going around for weeks now.

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50501 Movement Orange County CA @50501oc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Dictatorships thrive on fear and isolation. They are forced to recede by bravery and connection. — @heathermarsh.bsky.social

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 19/06/2025

An important history lesson from the Grandmother of Juneteenth herself, Opal Lee—a living reminder that change takes persistence, protest, and love. Because of her tireless fight, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. #Juneteenth

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ProfKFH @profkfh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting

Colorful quilt of a nighttime scene with Harriet Tubman in an orange jacket and purple dress carrying a rifle. She is leading other figures who walk behind her.

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Flag dance alert! This is a friend of a friend leaving it all on the field for democracy last Saturday with the support of the beautiful people. This kind of thing makes me just fall in love with humanity 🇺🇸 #NoKings

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Bastard Toadflax @plumicorns.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I'm loving all the videos of yesterday's protest but especially this wedding party that decided to join in

Tiktok screenshot of a bride and groom, both Mexican-American, in a gown and tux on the streets of Riverside holding signs that say "protest, get married" and "Alexa, play FDT"

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

You have 67 seconds to teach the economics of immigration and what it might teach about current policy debates. Go.

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Holly 🇺🇸🦅 @msdesignerlady.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Omaha Police in solidarity with protesters! They are true patriots! ✊🏻💙🇺🇸

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Columbus OH Pride parade had another group that people were so happy to see was the @acluohio.bsky.social !! I am sure the @aclu.org is super proud of your efforts! Thank you to all who marched! #NoKings

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Trump’s provocations have turned Angelenos into pedestrians

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Seen in Los Angeles...

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Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

No Kings in San Diego, CA today

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Raskin: And the moment that somebody in public office begins to act like the master of the people. That is the moment to evict, eject, reject, impeach, try, convict, and start all over again .

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/06/2025

Tim Snyder: Today no kings, tomorrow freedom. There is a better America out there. There is a better America underneath. There is a better America that we can see. There is a better America that we can make. History is in our hands.

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Ranaman @ranaman004.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Back at the Capitol in Olympia, WA #NoKings

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 14/06/2025

In the footsteps of the Little Rock Nine, Arkansans marched once more—not through schoolhouse doors, but into the streets, defying tyranny. In a city that taught the world what courage looks like, they stood tall and said: no kings, no fascism, no surrender. #NoKings VC Shana on TikTok

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Romman: To the cynics that shrug and say, this is the way the world has always been. I remind them to look at history and compare it to where we are today, but also, if a Palestinian can get elected in a state like Georgia, I have a hard time believing anything is impossible

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daviss @daviss.org · 14/06/2025

Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shooting of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

No Kings protest at the Minnesota State Capitol

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Third Act out in force across America Trump has pissed off experienced Americans and that was a mistake @thirdactorg.bsky.social #NoKings

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

150,000 to 200,000 people marching in downtown LA

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Liz (or Lizzie) Kim 김혜성 💫 @lizzielizliz.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

ICE racially profiles Native Americans, the People of the First Nation, the real citizens of America! They look as if they regret pulling these wonderful ladies over. They get an earful.

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Joanna Gardner @joannagardner.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Brilliant, beautiful, courageous conversation between @simonwdc.bsky.social and @leonkrauze.bsky.social about the importance of language and storytelling in this time of deep challenge to our nation's soul. It's about people.

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Trump's Escalating War On Immigrants - My Conversation With Leon Krauze

Leon just spent the week in Los Angeles and came by to share his insights with us

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