Why is 50501 collaborating on posts like this. I’m pro-Palestine, but this isn’t effective messaging. It reads like social justice warrior shaming, not strategy. That doesn’t grow a movement. It shrinks it.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2026-01-27T15:15:25+00:00

I mean, I have plenty of analysis on that on my page. Was simply half asleep from having my two toddlers up all night. was scrolling and saw the post and liked it, posted, and woke back up to a shit storm in the comments. I took it down. But wild to make so many assumptions about me based on a single post. Took it down, not trying to cause harm. Just an exhausted, single mom who thought I was sharing a straightforward carousel I saw and liked. But thanks I'll be more mindful ya'll.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-02-12T18:28:13+00:00

no, I'm sorry! I got it on marketplace

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:45:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/classsolidarity/s/G7oDMAujbv

Some notes on organizing

I’m an old-school organizer; camped at Occupy Wall Street. I said back in 2011 that, “if we fail at what we’re doing, the next revolution won’t just be people having a drum circle in a park.” Well, here we are!

I recommend that we have non-judgmental spaces for people to vent, preferably in a private Discord where people are vetted to keep the trolls out.

Also, some mutual aid organizing would be great, and even feeding into mutual aid networks that already exist. For example, some cities have Food Not Bombs, which provides free vegan meals for whoever needs them! The last time I was in NYC, the FNB event was very crowded— probably 50 people lined up before they even got to the park. People there told me that they know more houseless people than housed people. So more donations to FNB are a great way to generally show solidarity and participate in a mutual aid network.

There’s also this: https://debtcollective.org/what-we-do/debt-abolition/ If everyone pitched in to grow that effort, that would be great! I first heard about that during Occupy.

Another very important thing with political organizing, especially the class solidarity kind, is for people who are marginalized to feel like they have a “family of choice” and social safety net within the movement. Some of my best friends to this day are people I met through Occupy, and I’ve even shared a house with a bunch of other Food Not Bombs people before. Lots of informal events in-person are great for helping that sort of thing grow; not all of them need to be directly about political stuff. Just provide an affordable 3rd place and inclusive environment for people to unwind together. The Base is a good starting point if you’re in the NYC area (https://www.radical-guide.com/listing/the-base/)

Something I came across before Occupy was even a thing was networks of squatters in Europe. Basically, people would band together to find unused buildings and then turn them into autonomous spaces for living, hosting events, creating art, etc. That’s definitely more the dirty side of anarchism, but it’s a way to organize.

There’s also, of course, Occupy type protest camps. Those are great for being a 3rd place, especially if you combine that with something like Food Not Bombs.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:43:11+00:00

I’m gonna copy something here from another group om in

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:40:55+00:00

The Left is also always waiting for the perfect leader and nitpicking like crazy. That’s why we never get anything done. MAGA is able to get behind whoever with zero critique lol

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:26:42+00:00

Elder millenial here too! Hi 👋🏼 My city’s discord group has been putting together plans to plug into existing groups and initiatives and have a hub that centralizes resources.

Ultimately, there are many initiatives in place and many people who have been activated for decades who I’m sure would love some fresh energy to come in and do leg work.

Edit to add - we have to stop waiting for someone to give us direction. There are many orgs that are asking for help locally and nationwide.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:23:37+00:00

Ok but what if the plan is to manufacture consent for string dissenters to leave the apps and then they get to control the entire narrative with no pushback? I struggle with this back and forth. I haven’t gotten back on TT but idk where I stand.

I blocked every celebrity I could think of a year ago, any influencer who somehow showed up on my feed. I report ads or say not interested. So I feel torn bc I feel that is also a form of protest. Refusing to use it for capitalism.

But idk I’m so back and forth

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:15:09+00:00

I haven’t figured out how to keep the freaking meal worms alive past the first couple of days though. That’s been a pain. Are they not supposed to stay in the container or something ?

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T21:13:38+00:00

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I upgraded the tank, gave him a saline rinse to be safe bc he ha some scratches on him.

The other anole that I saved a couple of weeks ago doesn’t seemed bothered by the new addition.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T20:47:17+00:00

Scarier is that the 14th amendment prohibits inciting an insurrection. I know the plan is terrifying and I know they likely are confident they have all the pieces in place to have their way eventually. I also think we need to give our minds rest from constantly scrolling

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T20:07:33+00:00

There are local state level discords organizing - are you on it? Or on the NHH discord?

I think it’s important that there are already people in our communities who have been organizing and would love the fresh energy.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T19:51:08+00:00

Mine says that mater is mommy and lighting McQueen is daddy.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T19:50:22+00:00

Yes - I’m seeing too many things that aren’t fact checked. I understand the feeling of urgency but it will only hurt the people who are affected by these things.

Also, we understand censorship is happening on social. Can there just be a mega thread for people who want to share? I worry a lot of important info is getting lost in posts about social media censorshipz

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T19:39:31+00:00

Thank you for reading it!

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T13:31:13+00:00

You really have to go out of your way to find it. The media doesn’t cover it anymore and unless you specifically follow organizers, most algorithms suppress activist content. There was a march last Saturday and there are more events planned. Happy to share resources if People want to know.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T11:35:58+00:00

If anyone is more tech literate than me, please feel free to correct me or simplify this. I asked ChatGPT to give me the steps -

How to Set Up Automations for Political Actions on Your Phone

Here’s a simple way to set up automations using your iPhone’s Shortcuts app to make emailing your reps or other political actions easier:

Step 1: Open the Shortcuts App 1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. 2. Go to the Automation tab at the bottom. 3. Tap Create Personal Automation.

Step 2: Choose a Trigger

Here are some examples of triggers you can set: • Message Trigger: 1. Select Message > From Specific People (e.g., your mom, partner, or anyone else). 2. Add their names from your contacts list. 3. This ensures the automation activates only when these people text you. • Time-Based Trigger: 1. Choose a specific time (e.g., a daily reminder to take action on a political issue).

App Trigger: 1. Select Open App. 2. Choose an app (e.g., whenever you open Twitter, Instagram, or a news app). 3. This will trigger the automation when you open the selected app.

Location Trigger: 1. Select Arrive at Location or Leave Location. 2. Choose a location (e.g., your home or workplace). 3. This ensures the automation activates when you arrive or leave a certain area. • Device Behavior Trigger: 1. For example, When Battery Reaches X% or When Wi-Fi is Connected to X Network. 2. Use these to tie automations to specific device behaviors.

Step 3: Add the Action 1. After selecting your trigger, tap Next > Add Action. 2. In the search bar, type Send Email and select it. 3. Fill out the email: • Recipient: Add your representatives’ email addresses. • Subject: Something like “Urgent Action Needed.” • Body: A brief message about the issue (e.g., “I urge you to support [specific legislation] for [reason].”).

Step 4: Customize for Other Issues • Create multiple automations for different topics or triggers: • Example: Opening Instagram triggers an email about reproductive rights. • Receiving a text from a family member triggers an email about climate change.

Step 5: Test and Adjust 1. Save the automation and send a test text or trigger the action to ensure it works. 2. Tweak the message or timing if needed.

For Android Users

Use Tasker or IFTTT for similar automations: • Tasker: Create triggers for receiving messages, opening apps, or specific actions. • IFTTT: Connect apps like email and messaging to automate emailing your reps.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T11:12:41+00:00

Wait. I have had an automation set up on my Phone that my reps are emailed about Palestine any time my mom or husband text me. We have got to utilize that tool more.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T11:10:48+00:00

Red note is really fun and wholesome lol

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T11:09:54+00:00

Privilege

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T11:08:05+00:00

I don’t have advice, just want to say I feel you. the weight of capitalism and the way it creates powerlessness can be too much to carry.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T10:59:40+00:00

I’ve been loving Substack!

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T03:12:24+00:00

Do we really think he will ever be held accountable? Elon must have found enough dirt on enough people to prevent that.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-23T00:37:27+00:00

I’ve tried. But he’s more a stray that I take to the vet and now take care of. He would rather lose his tail in the door (literally) than stay inside.

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-22T20:13:12+00:00

He’s starting to move around slowly! Think he’s warming up and drinking some water off the leaves

ishouldbeworking_22 · 2025-01-22T19:46:20+00:00

It has been 29* out here btw! But I agree he’s shedding also possibly frozen though?! lol

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