people are mourning RBG, some are even showing a level of reverence for her, other folks are angry that people are mourning and are speaking honestly about RBG’s work and it’s failings, other people think that’s inappropriate.
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some of us think that we’re going to direct action our way out of this. other suggest we use the power of the ballot. and there are stances that fall on all places along that spectrum.
we are feeling grief, fear, possibility in our bodies but if we continue to let our own righteousness blind us, we will lose our ability to see each other and a collective way forward.
binaries and absolutes are not revolutionary. they are not in alignment with who we are, what we believe or the world we want midwife.
if we want to (in the words of the Zapatistas) create ‘un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos’
a world where many worlds exist.
then the only way through is together.
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1/ On Monday, Dec. 12th at 10 a.m., I'm sponsoring a hearing to discuss restoring municipal voting rights to immigrants with legal status. This hearing was the first Order I filed as Councilor earlier this year and where I delivered my maiden speech. #bospoli
2/ To be a government by the people and for the people, we must first be a government of the people. I’m excited to begin exploring ways to expand the electorate starting with our most marginalized communities. #bospoli
3/ You can testify in person at the hearing on the 5th floor of City Hall in the Ianella Chamber or testify virtually / submit testimony in writing by emailing ccc.civilrights@boston.gov #bospoli
A storm is coming! Here are some resources to help you stay warm and safe during this weekend’s snowstorm
¡Se acerca una tormenta! Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarte a estar abrigado y seguro durante la tormenta de nieve de este fin de semana #bospoli🧵
❄️To report unplowed roads or fallen trees after the storm is over, call 311
❄️Here are some numbers to call if you need help with gas, water, shelter, etc.: bit.ly/311WinterNumbe…
❄️Sign up for emergency alerts at boston.gov/alerts
❄️Para reportar caminos sin arar o árboles caídos después de que termine la tormenta, llame al 311
❄️Números para llamar si necesita ayuda con gas, agua, refugio, etc.: bit.ly/311WinterNumbe…
❄️Regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia en boston.gov/alerts