Category Archives: Coup

Ten Funny/Defiant Music Videos to Keep Your “NO KINGS” Spirits Humming

On October 18, I helped host a ZOOM No Kings virtual rally, meant to include & encourage resisters who couldn’t attend in-person events. We didn’t want droning speeches, and had no canned list of answers to the question of “What Comes Next??” —except for recalling Dr. King’s concisely profound  quote from an elderly civil rights … Continue reading Ten Funny/Defiant Music Videos to Keep Your “NO KINGS” Spirits Humming →

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Pritzker Throws Down: “I say, Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed here.”

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, August 25, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here are excerpts from his remarks, edited for length, followed by a link to the full text: I want to speak plainly about the moment that we are in and … Continue reading Pritzker Throws Down: “I say, Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed here.” →

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Who?? Happy Birthday to One of the Most Important Quaker Writers Most of Us Never Heard of

Milton Mayer was born on August 24, 1908. He was a journalist, scholar,  moral philosopher, terrific writer — and a Quaker. A Jewish Quaker. A southerner Jewish Quaker. He wrote some of the most potent, challenging, memorable Quaker essays and books of the past century. He was also funny. He and his work deserve to … Continue reading Who?? Happy Birthday to One of the Most Important Quaker Writers Most of Us Never Heard of →

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