We’ve (I’ve) been busy behind the scenes—and the results are starting to shine. 🎉 Users can now browse a live, filterable gallery of events, complete with striking flyers and real-time updates. Whether you’re searching by city, sorting by date, or just soaking in the artwork, the experience is smooth, responsive, and getting better by the day. Most of the work this past week has been behind the scenes. Trying to build-in resilience, security, privacy, and availability. Part of the NATS vision is to be a reliable hub for situational awareness. We strive to be a reliable spoke in a decentralized wheel of information. We are building for the long run. But there’s more than function—there’s the forms. With cosmetic improvements rolling out and many more on the way, we’re making the platform as inspiring as the people who use it. Next up in the dev queue? A flyer maker to empower organizers directly. Interned in a tool where you can make flyers and submit them for syndication? Stay tuned—big things are coming. 🚀

Every now and then, things click into place. That’s how it’s felt this past week at No Act Too Small (NATS)—where the pieces of our digital platform are starting to hum in sync, making it easier for people to find each other, show up, and get involved. Behind the Scenes: Tech Wins That Matter We’ve been heads down building a more reliable backend integration with Google Workspace and Google Sheets—and it’s paying off. This integration is the backbone of how we organize event data, power our data engine, and ensure the content you see is accurate, timely, and ready for action. Fewer bugs, more automation, and smoother workflows mean more time focusing on what matters: community building and the movement. Poster Gallery Incoming! We’re especially excited to share that our online gallery of thousands of protest posters and flyers will be live this week. Sourced from partners like TheBLOP.org and curated for clarity and relevance, this gallery is searchable, scrollable, and meant to inspire. Whether you’re looking to show up or spread the word, you’ll have a visual toolkit at your fingertips. Early Adopters Are In! Another good sign? People are already subscribing to our newsletter—even before we’ve started promoting it. These early adopters are a testament to the hunger out there for trusted, actionable information. We’re building this together, and it’s thrilling to see folks jumping on board early. What’s Next? More filtering power, better cross-platform integration, and the upcoming launch of our Patron system—designed to help support contributors across tech, design, and content. We’re also tightening our security posture and continuing to partner closely with TheBLOP.org to ensure that what we share is reliable, relevant, and resistant to noise. So if you’ve been thinking, “Something’s happening, and I want to be part of it,”—you’re right. It is happening. And there’s more to come. Stay connected. Subscribe. Reach out. Join us. No act is too small.

There comes a point in every struggle where exhaustion sets in. The early fire, the sense of purpose, the certainty that you are on the right path—it all collides with the reality that change is slow, resistance is strong, and progress is never guaranteed. This is when perseverance matters most. Perseverance is not about feeling motivated every day. It is about showing up even when you don’t want to, even when you doubt yourself, even when the goal feels distant. It is the willingness to keep going, not because it is easy, but because stopping is not an option. Commitment is what turns perseverance into action. It is the choice to stand by what you believe in, not just when it is convenient, but when it is hard. It means staying the course, even when distractions, setbacks, and fatigue threaten to pull you away. Commitment is the difference between a passing intention and a life built around purpose. Obligation often carries a weight to it, something that feels imposed from the outside. But obligation can also be an anchor—a reminder that what we do matters beyond ourselves. We have obligations to our principles, to our communities, to the people who came before us and those who will come after. In a world that too often rewards convenience and apathy, perseverance, commitment, and obligation are radical acts. They demand that we keep going, that we stay engaged, that we refuse to turn away just because something is difficult. The road is long. There will be days when you want to quit. But the people who change the world, who shift history, who leave a mark—they are the ones who keep moving forward, step by step, long after the initial fire has faded.

At No Act Too Small (NATS), technology is a tool for action. We’ve been making major strides in refining our digital infrastructure, making NATS more effective, accessible, and resilient. Here’s a look at what’s happening and what’s ahead. Making Moves: Recent Progress NATS Homepage Upgrades -Our **Wix homepage** now streamlines action and information with a single-window layout featuring: - Event Flyers (sourced from TheBLOP.org ) - NATS Blog (you're looking at it!) - Mixcloud (for movement-building discussions) - This clean structure keeps everything accessible without clutter. BLOP Integration: A Game Changer - Our **deep integration with TheBLOP.org** now pulls in nearly 500 national events, updated daily. - Activists can scroll and filter through real-time event data , making it easier than ever to connect with meaningful actions. A Stronger Partnership with TheBLOP.org - TheBLOP.org’s expertise in decentralized event aggregation is helping us refine how we display and verify data. - Together, we ensure activists get accurate, timely event listings without duplication or misinformation. What’s Next: The Road Ahead Smarter Automation & Event Processing - We’re working to automate event intake and validation, reducing manual curation so we can focus on strategy and mobilization. - Smarter filtering will prioritize high-impact actions, ensuring the most urgent events get visibility. Buy us a Coffee: Supporting Contributors - We’re developing a **Patron system** to provide sustainable support for those driving NATS forward—tech, content, and organizing contributors. - The goal? Ensure the work that sustains NATS is itself sustainable. Security & Resilience Across Platforms -We’re strengthening our digital security toolkit to protect against misinformation, data scraping, and infiltration attempts. That starts with infrastructure and correctly setting up DNS -Our aim is to expand our expertise in security and open-source intelligence, to build a more resilient system for organizers. Final Thoughts: Mobilizing to save Democracy is an act of joy. NATS is evolving, and with every improvement, our ability to organize grows stronger. This isn’t about flash and monetization—it’s about building the infrastructure for sustainable, decentralized activism . We’re grateful for the collective effort making this possible—from our internal team to our partners at TheBLOP.org and the community of organizers, engineers, and strategists working toward a common goal. Want to be part of it? Reach out, contribute, and help shape what’s next. No act is too small. It's never too late to do the right thing - and it's always sunny on the sidewalk at a #TeslaTakedown r, Porter

It’s easy to feel like a single act—one voice, one effort, one choice—doesn’t make a difference. The problems we face are vast, systemic, deeply entrenched. What can one person do in the face of all that? But history is built on small actions. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. A group of factory workers went on strike. A lone protester stood in front of a tank. None of them set out to change the world in a single moment. They made a choice. They took a stand. And the ripples spread. The forces that resist change want you to believe your actions don’t matter. That showing up, speaking out, pushing forward is futile. They count on exhaustion. They rely on the weight of despair. But they know the truth—change is built on the persistence of ordinary people who refuse to accept the world as it is. A conversation that shifts someone’s thinking. A vote cast. A refusal to stay silent. A simple act of kindness that reminds someone they are not alone. These things add up. They create momentum. They become movements. No, small actions alone don’t change the world overnight. But they build something greater. They inspire others. They remind us that we are not powerless. So the question isn’t whether a single action can change everything—it’s whether we are willing to keep taking them. Whether we can trust that even the smallest step forward is still movement. Change is made by those who refuse to stop pushing for it. Keep going. r, Porter

Fighting for what is right is never the easy path, and it is crucial to understand the complexities and challenges of the environment, but more essentially to know ourselves on this journey. It demands not only persistence in the face of resistance but also an unwavering commitment to remain steadfast despite the obstacles that may arise. This journey requires immense courage when confronted with fear, as the path toward justice is often fraught with uncertainty and peril. It calls for a profound faith in something greater than ourselves, a belief that our actions, even the smallest of acts, can contribute to a larger movement for justice and equality. The arc of history does not bend toward justice on its own; rather, it bends because we actively choose to push against the tide of complacency and injustice. Each individual effort, no matter how small, contributes to a collective force that can bring about change. Moreover, doing what is right will not always be met with applause or recognition. In fact, it is often met with significant pushback from those who benefit from the status quo and the injustices that permeate society. The forces that uphold such inequities do not yield willingly; they resist change with all the power they can muster. They aim to wear us down, to make us feel tired and hopeless, to instill a belief that our efforts are futile and that the struggle for justice is in vain. However, it is essential to remember that every act of resistance, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, carries weight. Every voice raised in protest, every story shared, every step taken toward progress—it all matters immensely. Each action contributes to a larger narrative of resilience and hope, inspiring others to join the fight and reinforcing the notion that change is indeed possible. In the grand tapestry of history, these threads of resistance weave together to create a powerful movement that cannot be ignored. Today’s Reflection I do not fight because it is easy. I fight because it is necessary. I refuse to let fear or fatigue silence me. I stand firm, knowing that even the smallest act of justice adds to something greater. I may not see the victory today, but I know the struggle is never in vain.

Some days, the weight of it all feels unbearable. The struggle, the injustice, the sheer effort of pushing forward—it wears us down. Fatigue seeps into the bones, not just from the fight itself, but from knowing how much still lies ahead. But tired is not the same as finished. Rest, breathe, but do not mistake exhaustion for defeat. There is a difference between needing a pause and giving up. Fatigue is part of the fight. Those who came before us knew this—they carried burdens heavier than ours, and still, they pressed on. Not because it was easy. Not because they were never weary. But because the work was not yet done. The same is true now. The forces that resist change are counting on our exhaustion, hoping we will surrender to despair. They want us to believe the fight is futile. It isn’t. So yes, rest when you must. Replenish your strength, gather yourself, lean on those beside you. But know this—resistance is not measured in endless motion. It is measured in the refusal to quit. And when the time comes, we rise again. A Moment of Reflection I honor my exhaustion, but I do not let it define me. I allow myself the rest I need, the grace I deserve. Strength is not in never growing tired, but in knowing when to pause and when to rise again. And I will rise again.