There’s an argument to be had for some level of central coordination of things like protest dates, but even that can be highly decentralized. Ironically, I’m seeing organizers and volunteers in some areas promote decentralization while simultaneously grouping participants into “insiders” and “outsiders.” I think the ship can be righted, but we really need more people everywhere to step up. More organizers/volunteers = less centralization.

Some weird politics with the original founder of the movement, I believe. Even the mods over there are confused.

You can feel that peaceful protests are useless, but trying to convince other people of that perspective isn’t in the scope of this community. We are exclusively peaceful, so if you want more “direct action,” consider looking up a different group, such as Antifa or Anonymous. Violence will never be tolerated in 50501.

Worth noting that we’re getting astroturfing here, as well. Astroturfing is difficult to moderate because individual instances of it can be very subtle, but in large quantities it can be overwhelming.

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Here’s an even better visualization: https://eattherichtextformat.github.io/1-pixel-wealth/

I don’t think it’s just protest subreddits; I’ve noticed problems with the app for over a year now. It even happens on the desktop version of the site.

Nix Trader Joe’s. They’re union-busters.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90961324/just-lie-after-lie-inside-the-fight-to-unionize-at-trader-joes
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trader-joes-attorney-nlrb-unconstitutional_n_65b41e7ae4b014b873b11cc2
https://traderjoesunited.org/news-updates/trader-joes-workers-in-nyc-walk-out-protest-unlawful-termination-of-coworkers
https://therealnews.com/is-trader-joes-the-next-big-chain-to-unionize

It’s definitely tricky. When a community gets large and busy enough, though, that will probably be a worthwhile risk.

The shutdown would potentially give Trump leeway to indefinitely furlough federal employees.