Democracy Spark*

Where We Focus Our Energy When the Fight Gets Long

The Pattern We Need to See

Jan 8

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December 2025

Tomorrow the Window Closes

I keep opening the spreadsheet and closing it again.

Dec 14, 2025

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Here's How We Can Make Health Care Happen

Your one action to make this happen is at the bottom of this post. Read the story first—it matters—then scroll down for what to do.

Dec 3, 2025

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November 2025

Finding Each Other This Thanksgiving

My dad always called dogs angels on Earth.

Nov 24, 2025

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This Piggy Hollers

A Love Letter to Tactical Frivolity

Nov 19, 2025

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When They Come for Our Neighbors: Asheville's Invitation to Get Creative

I woke up this morning to news in The Citizen’s Times that Asheville “may be a targeted city” for ICE and Border Patrol raids as early as this weekend.

Nov 15, 2025

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I am a Grassroots Progressive

Because It's About the Work, Not the Party

Nov 12, 2025

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Performance Review: Senator Ted Budd, North Carolina

An Open Letter to the Public

Nov 4, 2025

Performance Review: Representative Chuck Edwards, NC-11

An Open Letter to the public

Nov 2, 2025

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October 2025

Dancing in the Rain: When the Bills Come Due and We Show Up Anyway

For all the Sharons who keep us organized and send emails that inspire us to show up.

Oct 27, 2025

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The Mighty Speaker

by Bonnie A Ross

Oct 19, 2025

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See You at No Kings Tomorrow!

Find your local event: www.nokings.org

Oct 17, 2025

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