Ex-pat with a rally/marching history here. I appreciate the collective relief to be found among like-minded protesters. I hear you. It is time to be loud. It is absolutely time to march. And yes, making your voice heard is decidedly French which makes France all the more dear. Bonne chance!
You are brave to go back in my view. It is good to hear abut the rally since I simply see them online. Your point about just living is a political thing is so true! It dominates most of my conversations with friends. As for making some good trouble from here in France, I am calling my congressional representatives and Rick Scott my senator. I use https://5calls.org to choose a topic and script which I edit before placing my calls toll free from France. To ensure I do not forget, I set up a recurring meeting on my calendar. The cool thing about the time difference is that when I call in the morning here, it is nighttime in DC so I am assured I will be able to leave a voice message.
3/20/25 is the Planned Parenthood March on the Capitol! Thursday (3/13, today) is the Lobby Day TRAINING FOR Planned Parenthood. I'm taking the training online via Zoom 7:00- 8:00pm. With the legislature's in town it's important to LOBBY. The training will teach us what to expect on Lobby Day, what we're asking for this legislative session & how to use your voice when lobbying. https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/hybrid-lobby-day-training-ppgt-austin.
Welcome home?
BIG question mark.
Kudos and thank you for attending the rally!!! XXXOOO PEG
We are planning on being in Austin March 16 and 17 and I would love to catch up with you both in person. My cell is 2133045267
Ex-pat with a rally/marching history here. I appreciate the collective relief to be found among like-minded protesters. I hear you. It is time to be loud. It is absolutely time to march. And yes, making your voice heard is decidedly French which makes France all the more dear. Bonne chance!
You are brave to go back in my view. It is good to hear abut the rally since I simply see them online. Your point about just living is a political thing is so true! It dominates most of my conversations with friends. As for making some good trouble from here in France, I am calling my congressional representatives and Rick Scott my senator. I use https://5calls.org to choose a topic and script which I edit before placing my calls toll free from France. To ensure I do not forget, I set up a recurring meeting on my calendar. The cool thing about the time difference is that when I call in the morning here, it is nighttime in DC so I am assured I will be able to leave a voice message.
😔 As always, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Returning to the U.S. gets tougher and tougher. It just doesn't feel like home. 🫤
Love this edition. Gives me hope ❤️
Living life is a political act. Yes. Thank you as always.
Amen Sista, you're right on time.
3/20/25 is the Planned Parenthood March on the Capitol! Thursday (3/13, today) is the Lobby Day TRAINING FOR Planned Parenthood. I'm taking the training online via Zoom 7:00- 8:00pm. With the legislature's in town it's important to LOBBY. The training will teach us what to expect on Lobby Day, what we're asking for this legislative session & how to use your voice when lobbying. https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/hybrid-lobby-day-training-ppgt-austin.