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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 20h

Nobody's Born Without Agency "Understanding agency changes how you see responsibility, control, and your own role in the world." Full video: "Agency: Why You Feel Powerless (And What Changes It)" www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBJ7... standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Agency Is Intentional "Agency is not rebellion. It’s not anger. And it’s not permission. Agency is the ability to choose and act without waiting to be told it’s allowed. Understanding agency changes how you see responsibility, control, and your own role in the world." standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Record your short video today and upload it to get shared online and with members of Congress! Upload your warning video here: drive.proton.me/urls/NDDDBY8... This is Plan A. If it doesn't work, we will have a Plan B.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our new volunteer emailing system makes participation straightforward. After you complete the training, you will receive an assignment from one of our emailing campaign coordinators where you can review the approved message & send the assigned emails - THAT’S IT, 1 CLICK! StandardsNotForce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Next up for the Media Team: SNF is starting a second YouTube channel highlighting national standards conversations – interviews, talks and presentations advocating for standards in different areas.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The SNF Media Team’s remit is to publicize our mission, activities & impact to let the public know they have an avenue to make a difference. formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/dispatches...

photograph of Susan, Standards Not Force Media Outreach Director

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You're welcome! Let us know if you have any issues with the training portal.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’re experiencing issues starting the next campaign. One cause is that those registered for email campaigns need to go to the SNF training academy on our site & take the volunteer training course. Go to ‘SNF Training Academy’ at the top of the main page. Then click ‘Volunteer Training Portal’.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Judge Luttig's Warning Judge Michael Luttig warned about a possible scheme not to seat elected Democrat members of Congress after the Nov mid-term elections. Full video: 'SNF URGENT: Luttig’s Warning—Trump’s Final Attempt to Steal Congress Is Coming January 3' www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTuy...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Agency Is Not Freedom "Agency is not rebellion. It’s not anger. And it’s not permission. Agency is the ability to choose and act without waiting to be told it’s allowed." standardsnotforce.org Full video: "Agency: Why You Feel Powerless (And What Changes It)" www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBJ7...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Agency Shifts Responsibility Back to Us "Understanding agency changes how you see responsibility, control, and your own role in the world." standardsnotforce.org Full video: 'Agency: Why You Feel Powerless (And What Changes It)' www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBJ7...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Once You Understand Agency, Your Relationship With Power Will Never Be The Same standardsnotforce.org Full video: 'Agency: Why You Feel Powerless (And What Changes It)' www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBJ7...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our Mission Is Simple: Bring Institutions Into Compliance With The Standards We All Want To Live By For an example of citizen pressure in action, see today's SNF News Story by Just* : formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/power-to-t... standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Power Is Inverted. Take It Back. Vote. Volunteer. Speak. "We have collectively given away our power. Take it back. All Power To The People!" standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When Power No Longer Serves the People standardsnotforce.org Full video: Power or Chaos, Only Standards Will Save Us

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

More info: formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/snf-member...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A Serious Challenge To the Lawfulness of Some Widespread Immigration Detention Policies Article: formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Because The Public Is Paying Attention "Lawful, organized, and nonviolent action can bring government institutions and corporations into compliance with the standards communities expect." standardsnotforce.org Full video: Three and One Half Percent www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVg...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fighting Disinformation Proactively Daily News Byte: September 18, 2026 formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Process Matters Because It Replaces Emotion With Evidence standardsnotforce.org Full video: 'Three and One Half Percent' www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVg...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

3.5% Can Change A Country "Research suggests that sustained participation by approximately 3.5% of a population has often been associated with successful nonviolent movements." standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What Is The Measure Of A Successful Society? standardsnotforce.org Full video: "Wealth - Where It Really Lives" www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZE...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

30 Volunteers Needed for Soft Launch of Email Campaign If you would like to participate, please email drdillard@standardsnotforce.org More info: formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/30-volunte...

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30 Volunteers Needed for Soft Launch of Email Campaign

This will take place on Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From 2013-2018, ICE issued removal orders for 250 Veterans and deported 92 Veterans. formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Religious freedom is a foundational standard of the USA. "The roots of Islamophobia—ignorance, disinformation, & sweeping generalizations—bring to mind despicable anti-Semitism & the struggles of other minorities for equal rights in the USA." formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news...

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Daily News Byte: September 11, 2026

Religious freedom for all is a foundational standard of the United States of America

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The August Political Intelligence Report is out now! SNF examines developments in government, politics, corporations, & institutions. What standards the public should be entitled to expect from institutions exercising power over people’s lives. formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/snf-politi...

formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com

SNF Political Intelligence Report - August 2026

What changed in American politics, government and institutional power in August—and what Standards Not Force believes deserves attention next.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

SNF's latest Substack article shares several examples of people who are stepping up and coming together in various ways to help their communities. formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's Not Because People Don't Care Full video: "Hope, It's Not A Plan" www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ9P... standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Guess who provided daily meals to the 150 disability rights activists during their 25 day sit in back in 1977? If you guessed the Black Panthers, you'd be right! The story of how The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 got passed & how its section 504 was implemented is a textbook case for citizen activism.

formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com

Daily News Byte: September 5, 2026

Democracy does not defend itself. CITIZENS MUST DEFEND IT.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’ve received some on the ground information that the Boston area is in need of more poll workers. If you live in the area, consider signing up, especially if you are multilingual! You are paid a stipend. More info here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Boston Area Poll Workers Needed

By SNF Team, 9/7/26

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

History Changes Because Ordinary People Quietly Continue Long After The Cameras Have Disappeared Full video: Hope, Is Not A Plan www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ9P... standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did you know that there are no term limits on Senators or Congressmen? Our oldest U.S. Senator is 92, and our oldest U.S. Governor is 81. The average retirement age is between 61 and 65. formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/daily-news... #termlimits #agelimits

Image promoting a Substack article discussing the need for term limits for politicians.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you for commenting. We will keep updated regarding this issue. Keep the faith. All power to the people.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

7 Black Americans were hung in the US this year, w/ no convictions. SNF is preparing a campaign concerning these disturbing reports We'll demand transparency from the authorities. We'll also develop chapters in communities connected to these cases whur.com/whur/black-p... #blacknews #blackstories

image of crime scene tape from an article about seven black americans found hung this year.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Mistake Is Believing Hope Alone Will Produce The Change We Want "We can organize. We can email. We can call. We can educate our communities. We can demand answers." Full video: "Hope, Is Not A Plan" www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ9P... www.standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If you have been trying to access the new email campaign app training and having trouble with a password, access has now been updated. You can get to the training by giving only your name and email. Go to 'Volunteer Training Portal' at the website: www.standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

HOPE, IS NOT A PLAN In Dr. Meriland Dillard's latest video, he challenges Americans to move beyond passive hope and recognize the power of organized people. youtu.be/xZ9PqzHSaHk?... #Hope #WeThePeople #CommunityPower #GrassrootsMovement #GetInvolved #SocialChange

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HOPE, IS NOT A PLAN

YouTube video by FORMER BLACK PANTHER SPEAKS: CAN AMERICA BE SAVED?

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

SNF will begin new email campaigns soon, supporting chapters in LA, Boston, & San Diego Leaders are training to organize & direct actions involving #flock cameras, #datacenters, & #ICE enforcement Our campaigns will coincide w/ local actions, giving chapters the strength of members across the US

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Healthcare Shouldn't Stop At The Edge Of What's Profitable Full video: Wealth - Where It Really Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZE... www.standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Real Wealth Looks Like A Neighborhood Where People Know Each Other's Names Full video: 'Wealth - Where It Really Lives www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZE...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

SNF launched a Chapter Leadership Academy to train local leaders in organizing, volunteer management, communications, civic accountability, outreach & campaign operations The system creates a standardized training path for chapters across the US formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/p/standards-...

image of latest substack article from former black panther speaks on the new national chapter leadership academy. which is a new online training system for city chapter volunteers.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A True Justice System Bends Towards Fairness Full video: 'Wealth - Where It Really Lives' www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZE... www.standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SNF has launched a new Email Campaign App to make our national campaigns more coordinated, transparent, & effective. EACH VOLUNTEER CAN DO 3 CLICKS & SEND 1000's OF EMAILS. THAT’S IT! The app is now available at the Volunteer Emailing Portal tab in the navigation @ standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Your children’s greatest inheritance may be the community you leave behind. youtu.be/OPZEAusQVuw?...

Youtube thumbnail of Dr. Meriland Dillard for the video titled "Wealth - Where it really lives" on the "Former Black Panther Speaks" Channel.

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Most Movements Fail Because They Rely On Emotion "You are not watching a movement. You are watching a system being built. Now decide if you’re part of it." www.standardsnotforce.org

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Do not be afraid to admit when you’re at your limit. Daily News Byte: formerblackpantherspeaks.substack.com/publish/post...

image of a stressed activist with the title of a substack article "When Activist Burnout hits, don't ignore it. You are only human."

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

War Cycle Funnels Billions To The Rich "The role of the military-industrial complex, Wall Street, and corporate interests in normalizing endless war while ordinary American families bear the cost." Full video: "Mr. Trump - They Didn't Die For Your War" www.youtube.com/@FORMERBLACK...

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Standards Not Force @standardsnotforce.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

So Here We Are: A Tale of Tax Subsidies Full video: We Built Their Workforce. Why Aren't They Paying Us Back? www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgI... www.standardsnotforce.org

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