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🔨 The Tools We Pass Down
We are not just the users of cultural tools. We are the passers-on. And whether we like it or not, we will be judged by the sharp tools we allow to proliferate.
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Sep 13, 20252 min read


Memento Mori at the White House
After a reporter asked Donald Trump about the “eyesore” tent, he ordered it dismantled. The Peace Vigil, which had outlasted multiple administrations, wars, and Cold War threats, was silenced because its persistence offended the aesthetics of power.
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Sep 8, 20252 min read


The Line We Chose to Cross: A Veteran-Led Act of Conscience in D.C.
It was a communion of purpose, divided by a barrier but united by conscience.
Police reinforcements poured in—helmets, zip ties, radio chatter. But no violence came from our side. That was the point. This was not about provocation. It was about presence. A moral interruption. Civil disobedience at its clearest.
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Jun 16, 20258 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


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


When Law Becomes a Weapon: Bearing Witness and Responding to Authoritarian Repression
This isn’t governance. It’s message-sending. These actions don’t just punish individuals—they warn the rest of us. Organize, and you’ll be audited. Speak, and you’ll be charged. Align with the wrong cause, and you may be erased.
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May 23, 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
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