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Dale Steele's avatar

You are our hero, Joyce, and we thank you with all our hearts.

Robert Romenesko's avatar

And all the cool MOMS!

JustRaven's avatar

Joyce is our national treasure. Because of her, and others like Heather Cox Richardson, Robert Hubbell, Jess Craven, Rebecca Solnit, and Dan Rather, I still have hope.

LornaM's avatar

Yes! WOW - My list is the same!! We have hope with these amazing flag bearers. I feed on their wisdom and courage daily. "Thank goodness we have each other..." It's as though we were raised round the same kitchen table. Isn't it alarming how easily progress can be destroyed. Eyes high friends and on the prize.

Mark W Steele's avatar

Me too - I'm Dale's husband and she's my hero !

SAH Vashon's avatar

That is so cool, and yes, you are cool😌❤️

Lea Sylvestro's avatar

Those stickers made MY day too. Thank you! Once, several years back, I was on my way to the grocery store and having a bluesy day worrying about the state of the world. Agh, humans! When I got to the parking lot, a woman was handing out grocery lists, seeking donations for a local food bank. When I went into the store, almost every shopper was checking the list in their hand and placing canned goods in their cart. It was like an answer to a question and a prayer. There are plenty of good people out there!!

Corlis Robe's avatar

I would absolutely take a list from that lady.

Richard Waddell's avatar

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it!

MJAtlanta's avatar

I love this! Many of us want to help & have good intentions, but life gets in the way. I appreciate gentle reminders along the way. This is a perfect way to deliver an important message without being too pushy (? - not sure that' the right word.)

Karen Portin's avatar

Yes, it has been a difficult week for many. This post brought me to tears. Thank you for your work and words of wisdom and encouragement.

David Skoglund's avatar

I believe these freaks thought their fascist program would be locked in place by now. But it’s not even close to fruition. They are desperate and starting to crack. We will prevail if we stay together. Onward!

Bewickswren's avatar

Like Iran. They thought they'd be in by now.

Like Ukraine. They thought they'd own it by now.

Like US(A). They thought we'd bend the knee like the Republican Congress.

NOPE

Richard Waddell's avatar

They built their plans on imaginary reality, the one that

is built on the truth broadcast on fox, the reality is spewed by

mindless maga science haters, and the reality

that believes in this fascist republican administration.

It's all lies.

Ellen's avatar

Same. We ARE in this together!

Jen Andrews's avatar

Me too. It has been a week

David J. Sharp's avatar

Actually, truly cool moms are the ones who think they’re nerds.

Pam Hess's avatar

Thank goodness for a rare moment of camaraderie with a stranger! We will prevail!!!

Corlis Robe's avatar

Substack! Half the reason I substack is for the moments of camaraderie with strangers.

Annie D Stratton's avatar

Same for me. And the other reason is because I learn so much that makes me both a better activist and a better person. You all teach me so much.

Susan MacKnight's avatar

Perfect ! I feel better already. Almost as good as chickens!

It Could Always Be Worse...'s avatar

I, too, love the chickens! They're cool, too! teehee

Mike Savage's avatar

And thank goodness we have you, Professor. Thank you.☮️❤️🌻

Susan S.'s avatar

We may be invisible... until Election Day!

Carole Langston's avatar

High intelligence, knowledge and love of truth is super cool.

Renee Ades's avatar

My sister-in-law is on a road trip in the Southwest and she came across a sign that this group will love, it reads: “Fight Truth Decay”, the subtext at the bottom: “No More Lies or Democracy Dies”. There is hope!

Mary reed's avatar

I have that sticker on my car, too. I bought a bunch of them from the Syracuse Cultural Workers website and shared them with my friends.

Wendel Gouldman's avatar

If we keep it up, keep being anti-fascist, we’ll all be cool moms, dads, siblings, grandmas/dads, etc., Joyce! You (and others!) are all showing us how…and we’re thankful for you as our model, day in and day out, each day as it comes!

Trudy Stevens's avatar

I'm with Dale Steele. And thank you for helping us stay on top of important events and issues and actually understand their impact (mostly). And a big THANK YOU for sharing the stickers. Helped me thru the day and maybe to sleep better tonite.

JudyL's avatar

This brought a few tears to my eyes. You are a touchstone for me. Thank you for all you do. You are definitely cool!

Pat Duncan's avatar

Thanks for sharing that encounter. Lovely!

William (Bill) McGuire's avatar

True! I have 2 bumper stickers on my 2020 Maroon Honda Hybrid Insight Accord. I have a Red LOVE sticker (band from the mid 60's) on the left side & a red BULWARK sticker on the right side. Have to participate. I yield back my time.