Claire Armstrong

That’s not me

Many are asking: “What can I do now?”

Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do

This Is No Way to Talk About Children When people say they “don’t like” kids, they’re expressing way more than a preference.

"I would like to propose an experiment: If you find yourself moved to say you don’t like kids, swap in another group of people and see whether that feels like an acceptable thing to say." From Stephanie Murray:

We Only Have Ourselves: The How-Tos and DOs and DON’Ts of Mutual Aid For all of humanity’s many, many flaws, one of our most redeeming characteristics as a species is an almost-universal desire to connect with one another. When terrible things happen and communities…

Mutual aid is not just a disaster response, it’s a way of caring for one another, building stronger communities, and preparing for whatever life may throw at us next. It’s a labor of love—and a way of life.

I put together a reading list (and words of advice) for LitHub: lithub.com/we-only-have...

Eaton Aid Hub ➕ Submit

Built eatonaid.org for Altadena neighbors affected by the Eaton Fire - a simple hub of emergency resources, from housing to insurance help. All the essential info in one place. We're #AltadenaStrong 🏠❤️

Please share with anyone who needs support.

Here are 5 Resolutions brought to us by Indivisible for Keeping Democracy Alive. The attached article has a myriad of resources to guide you!

1. Seek out community
2. Build something local
3. Connect with those under threat
4. Support independent media
5. Have fun!

indivisible.org/resource/guide

a woman wearing glasses and a blue jacket says " avoiding twitter " Alt: Elizabeth Warren stares at the camera and says “avoiding Twitter”

I’m here for anyone who’s

Never forget this. The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.