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Stories and tools that build relationships, strengthen community, and foster solidarity.


The Thin Raft We Call Earth
We live on a thin raft—a delicate, interwoven miracle of life and breath and memory. The Earth is not a backdrop. It is the body we live in. The atmosphere is not endless. The ocean is not invincible. The soil is not bottomless. And still, we behave as though these things are ours to exhaust.
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Jun 19, 20252 min read


Porter McGhan and the Fluid Nature of Identity
This post is for him. And for every child who doesn’t know if the adults in their life will still be there tomorrow. For every parent who crossed a border not to break the law, but to keep a promise. For every American who believes that who we claim and how we treat the most vulnerable is what defines us in the end.
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Jun 10, 20253 min read


The Ripples of Engagement
We’ve grown so used to measuring political discourse by conversions and victories—by who came out on top or who changed their mind on the spot. But that’s not how people work. That’s not how learning works. Engagement isn’t always about being right. Sometimes it’s about being real. Present. Willing to risk the discomfort of not being agreed with.
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Jun 8, 20252 min read


Something Worth Fighting For: Reflections from the June 6 Veterans Rally
Gone is the groping disorientation of January and February. The mood now is focused. Angry. Resolved. People aren’t just showing up—they know why they’re showing up. And they know this isn’t a season. It’s an era. We are in the fight of our lifetimes.
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Jun 7, 20252 min read


Do Not Obey in Advance
Tyranny doesn’t always arrive with a bang. More often, it creeps in through silence, courtesy, and deference. It thrives not on orders, but on anticipation—when people adjust their speech, their values, their gaze, before anyone even asks them to.
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Jun 5, 20253 min read


The Road Ahead: From Public Service to Public Voice
The technical vision for No Act Too Small is largely complete. The foundation has been laid. The site is live, stable, and growing—capable of hosting flyers, streaming audio, managing events, and offering tools for action, reflection, and connection. The structure is there. Now comes the harder, deeper work: creating content and telling stories that matter.
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May 28, 20252 min read


A Quiet Revelation: What Malta Reminded Me About Belonging
Just a few days in Malta, and I felt something rare: ease, welcome, belonging. It made me realize how much we’ve normalized isolation…
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May 17, 20252 min read


Explore the Four Hubs of NATS: Action, Resources, Safety & Self-Care
NATS is built around four hubs to help you plug in and stay strong:
Action Hub – Filter hundreds of fresh protest flyers and find where to show up.
Resource Hub – Practical tools, legal guides, and how-tos for every stage of organizing.
Safety Hub – Tips for staying secure online and in the streets.
Self-Care Hub – Because sustainable movements need rest, resilience, and care.
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May 6, 20252 min read
Growing Your Digital Organizing Home – What’s New at NATS
New tools, fresh flyers, and a growing community—No Act Too Small is evolving every day. Check out what’s new in the Resource Hub
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Apr 22, 20251 min read
Quit Doom Scrolling and Start Preparing
Now is the time to prepare—not with panic, but with purpose. Begin building networks rooted in trust, resilience, and mutual respect....
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Apr 10, 20251 min read
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