Maybe this is misguided, but in some ways I was looking forward to seeing whatever actions had been planned in DC that day. I guess we'll see what happens. Regardless, Asheville is coming out strong for a No Kings rally.
Can we see something like this for ages, too? I heard stats saying that young men (maybe white men in particular) went heavily for Trump, but men ages 70+ went heavily for Harris.
No kids here. Last night as we were falling asleep my partner said, "I really need to play Counter Strike tomorrow." I fully respect that.
I think they've got this on lock? But if you were to recommend something, what would you tell them? Most immigrants use WhatsApp anyway, which is secure, but i do have a friend who's closely allied with this group.
What is liquid ass? I feel like this is a typo but I love it.
The local Hispanic community started the message chain for the local Hispanic community, and they definitely have the system worked out amazingly: I get messages (in Spanish) about the presence of ICE in specific locations, as well as messages quashing false rumors about ICE. I know people in this organization are even following ICE vehicles around and messaging covertly... I mean, it's just super impressive. Every undocumented immigrant I have asked (I know a lot) is already connected to this message group. I don't know that an app would improve it in any way?
Though, the group seems to be using some sort of program because when I signed up I got a few automated messages asking for some of my information, and I know that multiple people are messaging through this number with notifications.
Regardless, go team! They are doing so much good.
I heard Ireland does too, but they also use Rank Voice Voting so it takes them about a week. Seems like a potential benefit that the process of democracy is so visible, imo.
Any noise ordinances? Not that those will be enforced, but it gives you a leg to stand on.
ICE is sneaking around the back roads in my city, and a local network sends out warning messages to local immigrants. I'm looking into what I can do as a citizen to make it more difficult for ICE, but I'm impressed by the messaging network that has been set up.
I don't know, we had a huge protest in my city a few months ago (made the front page of the NYT), but every subsequent attempt to organize has been disappointingly small. I hope this Saturday creates momentum but I worry people will check off the "resistance" box and go back home. We'll see what happens! 🤞 Actual concrete events happening in LA may enliven people.
Feeling like your life is on hold is such an interesting and familiar feeling. Years can go by this way. Good luck! I hope it happens soon.
I think my best advice is just to talk about it. Bring up that you want to play more video games, but it's hard because you want to spend time with your partner, too. I'm sure my feelings were hurt at first, but I realized it wasn't about me. Make it about you and not about them. Do you have your own space in the house? That is also really helpful.