Dear Jess. I am in Elko, Nevada tonight, en route to West Yellowstone, Montana tomorrow. A year ago, I asked you to join our Wednesday Zoom for Seniors Taking Action and you said yes. That yes made me believe that I had agency in this world. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
This was a fantastic list! Thank you! it reminds us that even in the worst week, good things can still happen here! And even more than that, seeing individuals and small groups do things to resist and make a difference are remarkable and inspiring! So glad you could get your kid to camp! Thank you!
It is hard not to be disheartened. So I decided to figure out my plans for "Good Trouble Lives On" on July 17th and make a list of friends to contact to get them involved. too!
There is a search box in the upper left just above the map where you can enter your zip code.
At first blush there appeared to be just two events for Charlotte NC. Curiously, one showed that it ran from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. But in actuality, the link took you to Mobilize where our Indivisible chapter had listed all the pop-up protests around town. (We have been doing them on different days and times at different busy intersections and a few overpasses, but next we they are all consolidated on July 17th). We have 15 different sites and some of them are doing double-duty with protests for both the morning and afternoon rush hours. This was real morale booster for me!
This afternoon, I am planning to reach out to my peeps to try and get them all on board to do at least one protest for Good Trouble Lives On!
If we all convinced a few friends to join us, it would be massive!
I'm in red state Missouri with Josh Hawley being my senator. He ran ad after ad to not touch medicaid, but voted yes on the BIG BULLSHIT Bill. Missouri voters didn't show up for the last election. I'm very hopeful that the chaos in Washington will turn these registered non voters into voters!
Your writing, your voice, is a light in the darkness. I have told so many people about your column. Thank you for being beacon! I truly appreciate all that you do!
So grateful for this newsletter. Your good news editions are keeping me afloat. Thank you for what you do. I worry about the burden you bear to do it. Sending much strength and gratitude to you!
Reading Extra Extra is probably my favorite part of the week. Thanks for all that you do.
Glad I could get it to at least a few of you before you went to bed tonight! (:
Jess there is absolutely no reason that you should feel bad for taking time for your familiy!!
BTW, I'm exhausted just thinking about all that travel complicated by the holiday weekend along ith potential weather-related delays!
Dear Jess. I am in Elko, Nevada tonight, en route to West Yellowstone, Montana tomorrow. A year ago, I asked you to join our Wednesday Zoom for Seniors Taking Action and you said yes. That yes made me believe that I had agency in this world. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
oops. I missed you were reporting the first RED state to pass a RTR law. Yes, Oregon is bright blue and proud to be so. sorry for reading too quickly
This was a fantastic list! Thank you! it reminds us that even in the worst week, good things can still happen here! And even more than that, seeing individuals and small groups do things to resist and make a difference are remarkable and inspiring! So glad you could get your kid to camp! Thank you!
Thank you! I am so disheartened and dispirited and this really helps!!
I’m so glad
I just came on to say the same thing, Carol!
It is hard not to be disheartened. So I decided to figure out my plans for "Good Trouble Lives On" on July 17th and make a list of friends to contact to get them involved. too!
https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
There is a search box in the upper left just above the map where you can enter your zip code.
At first blush there appeared to be just two events for Charlotte NC. Curiously, one showed that it ran from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. But in actuality, the link took you to Mobilize where our Indivisible chapter had listed all the pop-up protests around town. (We have been doing them on different days and times at different busy intersections and a few overpasses, but next we they are all consolidated on July 17th). We have 15 different sites and some of them are doing double-duty with protests for both the morning and afternoon rush hours. This was real morale booster for me!
This afternoon, I am planning to reach out to my peeps to try and get them all on board to do at least one protest for Good Trouble Lives On!
If we all convinced a few friends to join us, it would be massive!
This sharing the good news is such a kindness. Thank you! Ill sleep better tonight.
You’re the best, Jess! Thank you for your encouragement and determination and all the love and care you put into everything you do and share with us.
Your work is VERY MUCH appreciated. Every issue of your Newsletter is highly anticipated.
Thank you for some good news!
I'm in red state Missouri with Josh Hawley being my senator. He ran ad after ad to not touch medicaid, but voted yes on the BIG BULLSHIT Bill. Missouri voters didn't show up for the last election. I'm very hopeful that the chaos in Washington will turn these registered non voters into voters!
God I hope so. He’s such a disgrace. Assuming you follow Jess Piper?
Jess, I didn't scroll down and see your comment until I posted mine!
Do you follow Jess Piper on Substack? You really ought to!
https://open.substack.com/pub/jesspiper/p/the-song-of-my-people?r=1aiy5t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Yes, I follow Piper
Thank you so much! I love Extra Extra! And love you
Thank you 🫂
Thank you, Jessica, for issuing this uplifting newsletter inspite of your marathon travel schedule.
Had to happen! I never miss a Sunday. 😊
Your writing, your voice, is a light in the darkness. I have told so many people about your column. Thank you for being beacon! I truly appreciate all that you do!
Thank you, Audrey. That’s so kind.
Thanks for sharing all this good news and light in a difficult time.
Thank you for bringing the joy with the news. It is greatly appreciated 💚
Thank you, as always, for this weekly list. Honestly, I was concerned about you when I hadn’t seen it yet today. Please take care, Jess.
I know how much people count on the Sunday newsletter. I felt terrible. I couldn’t get it out earlier.
So grateful for this newsletter. Your good news editions are keeping me afloat. Thank you for what you do. I worry about the burden you bear to do it. Sending much strength and gratitude to you!
I have a very wonderful family who takes good care of me. And I still have a great dog, who helps a lot too.