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Julia Isaacs

@jbixleri

Quaker, climate activist with Third Act Wisconsin, retired child policy analyst, grandmother, birder.

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Quaker Lobby Condemns Attacks on Iran and Calls for Deescalation, Diplomacy, and Congressional Action | Friends Committee On National Legislation Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the dangerous pursuit of a war of regime change.

With this immoral and horrifying war, President Trump violated the Constitution and is endangering millions of people across the Middle East, including tens of thousands of U.S. service members.

Congress must reassert its authority and immediately pass resolutions to stop this disastrous war.

28.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NO KINGS Madison, WI Β· No Kings **We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** ***For the most up to date information on the rally, march, and program, go to www.NOKINGSMADISON.COM*** βœ… 12:30 ...

I'm attending No Kings's event, β€œNO KINGS Madison, WI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

23.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to share this report, endorsed by @thirdactwisconsin.bsky.social and many other @thirdactorg.bsky.social groups.

23.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s presidency is collapsing After a late night of partying with the Governors deemed worthy of his company, President Donald J. Trump once again disappeared today. His retreat followed the same quiet, calculated pattern we’ve co...

open.substack.com/pub/heatherd...

23.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe Belong to Each Other Now”: Lessons from Minneapolis β€œThis extreme closeness, togetherness and intimacy β€” you cannot infiltrate your way into a space where you'll understand that," says May, a rapid responder in Minneapolis.

After months of relentless rapid response in Minneapolis, members of Defend the 612 had a moment to breathe and reflect on the lessons they’ve learned, the grief they carry, and the citywide fellowship they hope will endure. The crisis is not over, and I’m grateful they made time to speak with me.

22.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 1503 πŸ” 570 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 60

And there were at least five from @thirdactwisconsin.bsky.social among the singers.

14.02.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mennonites and Quakers and others singing songs of love of love in Target as we call on Target officials to post signs in stores that deny entrance to ICE agents without a judicial warrant

14.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Im writing mine this afternoon.

14.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump Says He Wants to Cancel Elections, but Here Is the Real Threat

Trump Says He Wants to Cancel Elections, but Here Is the Real Threat www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/o...

13.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
11.02.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So powerful to hear 2,000 Minnesotans singing strong.

11.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is your team sponsored by fossil fuels? Help us hit Big Oil out of the park on Feb. 17, 8:30am PT, 10:30am CT, 11:30am ET

We’ll be protesting at 10 stadiums, from Philly to LA, with pro teams sponsored by fossil fuels. See if one of these stadiums is near you and sign up: tinyurl.com/yeujmp4k

11.02.2026 00:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big Tech wants Wisconsinites to pay for their data centers. We need to speak up.Β  β€’ Wisconsin Examiner As we prepare for the PSC to make a decision on data centers, we need to make our voices heard to decision makers:

Big Tech wants Wisconsinites to pay for their data centers. We need to speak up.Β  wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/06/b...

08.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Top of the photo in white text reads: "BREAKING OVER 680 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MEMBERS, INCLUDING 10 NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES, ENDORSE IMPEACHING RFK JR." Below that in black text is a statement reading: "We, the undersigned Members of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering, writing in our private capacities, endorse the Articles of Impeachment introduced in the House of Representatives on Dec 10, 2025 by Representative Haley Stevens." Below that is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE " logo. Below that is a link in white text reading: "standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr".

Top of the photo in white text reads: "BREAKING OVER 680 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MEMBERS, INCLUDING 10 NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES, ENDORSE IMPEACHING RFK JR." Below that in black text is a statement reading: "We, the undersigned Members of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering, writing in our private capacities, endorse the Articles of Impeachment introduced in the House of Representatives on Dec 10, 2025 by Representative Haley Stevens." Below that is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE " logo. Below that is a link in white text reading: "standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr".

BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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If I weren’t frozen by ICE, I would write Dear loved ones,

Seems important to share the view of a Quaker on the ground in Minneapolis
diygreg.medium.com/if-i-werent-...

04.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power? The US president tried to kill offshore wind projects – now four are back under construction

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A rare bit of good news on a Monday morning.

02.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you senator Baldwin. As a former federal employee I hate to see a government shutdown but shutting down funding for ICE is so important.

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Tell your senators to rein in ICE NOW On Wednesday, January 7, Renee Good was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Then, on January 24, Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti. These deaths were a direct...

Tell your senators to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...

25.01.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Heartbreaking. Horrible. Shameful. That people paid by our taxpayer dollars, under the direction of our federal government, are doing this to people in our country.

22.01.2026 03:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Heartbreaking. Horrible. Shameful.

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10 rules of resistance for #ICEOut Americans can learn from the anti-Nazi leaflet β€œ10 Commandments for Danes” by denying ICE everything it needs to function.

10 rules of resistance for #ICEOut wagingnonviolence.org/2026/01/10-r...

22.01.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protesting fascism on my 66th birthday makes a sound bite on the local news. It was my way to observe the anniversary of what we must acknowledge is a fascist regime. #freeamericawalkout

@thirdactwisconsin.bsky.social

www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

21.01.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joined the #freeamerica walkout yesterday with @thirdactwisconsin.bsky.social. Saying no to fascism.

21.01.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War

I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...

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We just saw this, and it’s a good idea for businesses to post. Private businesses are allowed to set dress and conduct rules. Requiring no full face coverings has long been standard for safety and loss prevention reasons, and it is within a business’s rights to refuse entry or service.

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This is emotionally intense and lasts 12 minutes but I still encourage people to watch it.

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β€˜We have to go out and touch people’: how activism is tackling the US loneliness epidemic Most people join social movements to try to change the world, but many also find community and a greater sense of purpose

Great article about finding purpose and community in activism, featuring @thirdactorg.bsky.social and @laniritterhall.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

06.01.2026 14:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just possibly it's the oil? A solar panel is the new peace sign

A solar panel is the new peace sign.

open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...

05.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take Action: Stop Trump’s War in Venezuela Demand your Member of Congress do everything in their power to stop Trump’s escalating attacks against Venezuela.

Demand your Member of Congress do everything in their power to stop Trump’s escalating attacks against Venezuela. act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr...

05.01.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five Facets of the Attack on Venezuela by the Rogue Nation the US Has Become 1 They are saying it baldly: this is an oil grab. There is a history of oil grabs going back to British imperialism in the middle east in the late nineteenth century and murders of Osage Nation triba...

Wrote a thing:
The carnage associated with fossil fuel is why speeding the transition to renewables is good for international stability as well as everything else. Fossil fuel is inseparable from violence, and dependence on it it has created a brutal world order....

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