Tim Hjersted
@timhjersted
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Director and co-founder of https://t.co/Y12GXpqQca. Making a little social change sandwich for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lawrence, KS
Joined June 2009
"Whiteness" Was a Term Invented by Elites to Divide the Working Class and Create Racial Hierarchy. It's Time to Give It Up. By @timhjersted
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Many of us have heard the arguments fordiscarding the faulty logic behind "white pride" but what about "whiteness" itself? With our present knowledge of history, continuing to refer to ourselves...
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"If the governments of today are to remain relevant in the 21st century - they must evolve to truly serve all of their members, not just the interests of a tiny minority." - @timhjersted
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What is the true purpose of government? Critics would rightly say it's to control and dominate because that's the nature of every government we've known. Every government since the days of...
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The real divisions are not between nations, but between the people & the powerful—the billionaires, politicians, and governments that uphold a system of exploitation and endless war. Our path forward lies in recognizing our common humanity and building solidarity across borders.
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Solidarity between workers across borders is not just a matter of ethics, but survival. Our enemies are not our fellow workers, no matter where they come from, what language they speak, or what faith they hold.
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So on March 3rd we strike for our future. A week after Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory, we are striking to protest against the war and for climate justice.
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If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then the law only exists if you are poor.
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What happens when writers from different backgrounds imagine the next 180 yrs WITH equitable #climate progress? https://t.co/QZ2RmBdued h/t @grist @AilbhePascal @RenanBernardo @realrichlarson @MarissaLingen @tehnuka @torystephens @SaulTanpepper @magicmikewrites #postgrowth #cop26
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Inspiring examples of how #regenerative #governance works in practice: https://t.co/wJRchx1Bc1 h/t @ted_rau (@sociocracy4all) #postgrowth #holacracy #futureofwork #degrowth #FutureReady #coop #coops #OrganizationalDevelopment #cooperation
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With the stroke of a pen, Biden could save the residents of Cancer Alley from further pollution and harm. https://t.co/f10xm7YS0V
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"Finally, our fields are made safer for farmworkers and our fruits and vegetables are safer for our children." https://t.co/wN23a1Vcfd via @commondreams
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"Finally, our fields are made safer for farmworkers and our fruits and vegetables are safer for our children."
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Oh look, another billionaire is mad that he might have to pay more taxes while children in America go hungry and veterans sleep on the street. Cry me a river. Yes. We will make Wall Street billionaires pay their fair share of taxes and create an economy that works for all of us.
Leon Cooperman ranted on CNBC that the idea of a "fair share" is a "bullshit concept" that just attacks wealthy people.
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Legalize marijuana nationwide and expunge records for cannabis-related offenses.
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I have received letters from people who digest Infowars regularly & they write to us afraid of nuclear attacks (in 2012) by the NWO. They have become gripped by fear and paranoia, and it frankly angers me to see these sites psychologically damaging people
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Many of you have visited the Films For Action website and asked us why we have not posted any Alex Jones documentaries or included Infowars, Prision Planet, Natural News or other like-minded sites...
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@timhjersted Great article on people's fullness. Thank you !
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In a truly free society, economic rights must be considered human rights.
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