We have seen their positive results. Support and fund the solution, to see the change you want to see.
The Problem will never hear you, nor allow change, as long as you keep funding it. See any Jim Crow-era boycott, to see the power of your dollar and vote.
The Following Are Working For Us, Not Against Us!
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
U.S. Senator for NY State and the ONLY Senator who has rejected each and every badgradestrump nomination during his first shocking administration! Would love to see a Kamala Harris-Gillibrand POTUS/VP ticket.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov Military Blue, Green & You! Senate
A free campaign for youth fully funded by Colin Kaepernick to raise awareness on higher education, self empowerment, and instruction to properly interact with law enforcement in various scenarios.
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National Organization for Women (NOW)
Dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women's rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov LGBTQIA Justice Blue, Green & You! Civic Leaders Elections
Wife, mom, grandma, women and kids advocate, FLOTUS, Senator, Secretary of State, hair icon, pantsuit aficionado, 2016 presidential candidate AND popular vote WINNER! Still WITH her! If you have not watched her "Hillary" HULU documentary, you are missing out. You will find out why she was, and will always be a threat to GOP and the Jim Crow benefactor legislator establishment. How did things go with the bad grades guy from 2016-2021? Asking for a nation...
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"Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." - James Baldwin #AMJoy #reiders
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Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI)
An abolitionist and anti-human trafficking organization that combines lessons from the legacies of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington: Abolition Through Education.
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Igniting change by getting pro-choice Democratic women elected to office.
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Civic leader, activist, writer, producer, director and distributor of independent film.
OWN is the network of self-discovery, connecting people to each other and to their greatest potential.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: Arts Health & Well-Being
Legendary artist who stands on the right side of history in every aspect of her life.
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Artist, humanitarian, activist and legend. Co-founder of Pryor's Planet with legendary late comedian Richard Pryor. Her own biography should be a biopic, as she is iconic and defines women's rights.
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Mom, wife, Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, all of which makes her a powerful force to reckon with.
The mission of Women's March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
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U.S. Representative Maxine Waters
Auntie Maxie is no joke, and is a force to be reckoned with. Serving California's 43rd District, she's an outspoken Women's Rights and Equality advocate.
Strong advocate for equality, education, women's rights, clean air and water, and the right to vote. Senator Hirono's own life is beyond inspiring.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: Climate LGBTQIA Health & Well-Being Senate
Appointed by President Barack Obama, Rep. Khanna is a strong advocate for justice, diversity, technology, training for US workers, hiring and training veterans, as well as all-inclusive initiatives.
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Former NY Governor and Attorney General, who has always been at the forefront of equality, equal pay, women's rights, marriage equality, technology, innovation, jobs, education, #climatechange and many other progressive initiatives, while creating a budget surplus in NY State.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov LGBTQIA Blue, Green & You! Governors Attorney Generals Civic Leaders Elections
National Organization For Women - NYC Chapter
NOW-NYC advocates for the women and girls of New York. We aim to defend reproductive rights, create economic equality, promote women's political representation, and end discrimination and violence against women.
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Legendary comedian, actress, activist, humanitarian and an all-around amazing and great person who makes a difference daily!! Her voice is ALWAYS to be heard!!
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International home of #TheResistance!! Girlfriend brings it daily!!
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Physicians for Reproductive Health
Doctors who use evidence, training, and organized action to champion your health care rights. Together, we can ensure our ability to control our reproductive destinies.
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Building a movement for revolution! If you're silent about fascism, later it will be too late to speak out! Find a chapter or book store near you.
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A black-owned social media platform that aims to create safer spaces for historically marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA+ and people of color.
More #SpillMigration info:
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Lt. Governor of NY State, and now first female Governor of NY State, who has always fought to protect the Affordable Care Act, a woman's right to choose, and the rights of our LGBTQ community.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov LGBTQIA Governors Civic Leaders Elections
Kitchening in Bay Ridge Brooklyn
Owner not only has a variety of great household items, but is a great person concerned about well-being of all and advocates for well-being of all in all aspects of her life.
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U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)
Rep. Pettersen is whom we need more of in U.S. Congress! This week [week of Feb 25, 2025], I traveled across the country with my newborn son to vote against the GOP's outrageous plan to rip away healthcare from millions of kids, seniors, pregnant women, and so many more - all so they can give tax breaks to their billionaire donors and friends. Republican Leadership blocked my ability to vote remotely after giving birth to my son, Sam. It's outrageous that they would force new parents to choose between caring for our newborn and representing our constituents — but absolutely nothing could stand in my way from being in the Capitol to vote against their cruel and dangerous bill. You better believe that I'll be there - no matter how challenging it might be - when Republicans are trying to strip away critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
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Where would our country be without Joe Biden and family? They're who you ALWAYS want on your side and are always on the right side of U.S. history!
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This beautiful sista has been admired for years, since day one. Her Electric Lady song is one of our founder's all-time favorite songs, for what it says and inspires, plus the beauty of the video. And her voice is so important, while her powerful work (music, acting and speaking) speaks for itself. Support her work!
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Living legend. Humanitarian. Singer. Songwriter. Actress. Philanthropist. Educator. Advocate. Imagination Library founder. Founder of Dollywood Foundation which helps to decrease high school drop out rates in her home county area. Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipient. A national treasure, and an all around amazing person who is not petty, cheap, nor ungrateful. Funded local businesses in her area, to prevent their closings, the antithesis of GOP's revenue-losing #TaxCutsAndJobsAct. A timeline of her good deeds: www.billboard.com / www.usmagazine.com.
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Legislating to help working families and to stop destructive policies that harm many.
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New York State Senator. Scrappy and effective in an understatement: workers' rights, unions, pensions, medical marijuana and more. View her bio!!
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ASK ME HOW THIS HAPPENS ... a script, a scrapbook, a memoir, and a MUST have item, especially if you're starting out in entertainment industry.
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Seeking to empower adolescent girls around the world through education. Join us.
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An amazing, smart, QUALIFIED and educated person who'd be a great governor for ANY state, especially Georgia!! And now her voice is helping improve our election process with more voter engagement.
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NY State Assembly member and one amazing woman that we're glad and proud that she works for us and well-being of many. Find out more about her and get involved with her legislative action.
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Founded in 1985, CREDO gives you the power to make positive social change every day. Whenever you use a CREDO product or service, you generate critical donations for progressive causes you believe in (at no extra cost to you) and fund vital activism work. Learn more about CREDO, our CREDO Action activism and the nonprofits we fund.
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CREDO Action is the advocacy arm of CREDO, a social change organization that offers products – like CREDO Mobile – in order to fund grassroots activism and progressive nonprofit organizations.
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Professional association of abortion providers. Members include individuals, private and non-profit clinics, Planned Parenthood affiliates, women's health centers, physicians' offices, and hospitals for US and Canada.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: Health & Well-Being
Actress, activist, humanitarian who's all in with the fight to move our country forward, together!!
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46th Vice President Kamala Harris
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member, US Senator for California, former California AG, 2020 POTUS candidate, and one of 2 persons who consistently voted against #ImpeachedTrump's nominees.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov Justice Senate Civic Leaders
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Her voice literally scares GOP because she doesn't waste her words while presenting in your face truths that must be addressed urgently.
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U.S. Representative Katie Porter
Just wow!! Finally a much needed voice for consumers and consumer protections.
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U.S. Representative Lucy McBath
A mother on a mission making change here in Congress, leading the fight for universal background checks and other commonsense gun violence reforms, along with affordable healthcare, equal pay, and women's choice.
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley
Representing Massachusetts and making history at the same time! Also an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and a survivor
A grassroots community of over 400,000 scientists and advocates who care about science and facts, helping helping scientists run for office and win.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: Climate USGov Technology Health & Well-Being Blue, Green & You! Civic Leaders Elections
National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund
A 501(c)4 that does non-partisan issue advocacy and electoral engagement to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice in states and cities across the country.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov Justice Civic Leaders
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
More than 100 years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on this simple idea: Your body is your own. If it is not, we cannot be truly free or equal.
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Delaware Attorney General and a must follow. Read more about her at attorneygeneral.delaware.gov or ourwhirl.com/delaware-ag-kathleen-jennings.
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Artist, activist, civic leader, humanitarian, daughter, wife, mom, sister, Houstonian and more.
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Feminist, humanitarian, mother, activist and an all-around amazing person that we're so glad is on right side of history. Items for sale also help progressive causes and our furry friends.
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Consumer advocate, tough on Wall Street corruption, and knows the system is rigged against working class. A voice that is continually needed to remind many of changes needed for working class.
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U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar
Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a member of the LGBT Equality Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Women's Caucus, Pro-Choice Caucus, and more.
US Senator for Minnesota, former prosecutor, and 2020 POTUS candidate. Find out more about her and her very important 100 days plan.
Artist. Icon. Legend. Activist. Uses her voice for good, and is part of the anti-racism problem!
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Let's build a fairer, more inclusive America together! Dedicated to advancing the vision that earned nearly 66 million votes in the 2016 election.
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You would immediately understand why Mrs. Ethel Kennedy is on our list! Animal activist. Civic leader. Humanitarian. Enough empathy to drown out hatriotism. Wisdom. Kindness. Intelligence. Beauty and grace. Herstory. And most important, love. We need a zillion Ethel's in a world of politics, and in our world in general!
More info on Rory Kennedy's documentary and the amazing and extraordinary life of Ethel Kennedy:
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US Air Force Combat Veteran, wife and mother for US Senate for Texas. She was and will always be the best choice against one of the most vile persons in politics, John Cornyn.
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Causes.com powered by Countable
Causes makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering. We also streamline the process of contacting your lawmaker, so you can tell them how you want them to vote on bills under consideration, especially for the most vulnerable and our furry friends and wildlife.
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Podcast tackling social, political & culture issues from the perspective of unapologetic guests while highlighting activists doing amazing things and grassroots efforts throughout the country.
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UltraViolet Action creates a pathway for millions of women and our allies to directly influence the laws and policies that govern our lives. Equality at a higher frequency.
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Artist, humanitarian, philanthropist, activist, and an all-around amazing person. And we love her cruelty-free Fenty products.
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The 2.5 million members of NARAL Pro-Choice America fight for reproductive freedom for every person in every state. #RoeVWade
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Marie defeated Dan Lipinski, who votes against women's rights and on behalf of GOP and regressive policies consistently. Illinois Third District. IL-03
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Dr. Banyai had us at Moms Demand. That's all you had to say! :-) FL-19 has voted red and wrong for decades, which has resulted in countless environmental and safety disasters.
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Born and raised in Michigan. Wife, mom, educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator, and a GREAT leader for any state. Clean water, equality, equal pay and forward-thinking.
YES! We are 100% behind Loree! It is also time for female leadership in our city!! US Army Brigadier General (ret), mental health professional, combat Veteran, Founding Cmr. NYC Dept. of Veterans' Services, and more.
Also rockin' our WHIRL in: USGov LGBTQIA Health & Well-Being Military Mayors
In the footsteps of a civil rights legacy, GirlTrek is a national health movement that activates thousands of Black women to be change makers in their lives and communities, through walking.
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Kim Mangone for US Congress-CA23
Single Mom, USAF Vet, Systems Engineer. CA23
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Ethel's Club is the first social and wellness platform designed to celebrate people of color. Our motive? To spark the next renaissance with people of color at the forefront.
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Our mission is to work in unity, demanding the implementation of POLICIES and LAWS that are fair and just for PEOPLE OF COLOR.
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U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal
Congressmember, WA-07. Bold, Progressive & Unafraid. Lifelong organizer for immigrant, civil & human rights. Natl Health Policy Chair for Bernie2020. She/her.
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US Senate candidate for Iowa, who hopefully replaces Joni Ernst, who doesn't even know price of soybean when directly asked, while Mrs. Greenfield knows price of corn.
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New York Attorney General Tish James
She did that! She took on the NRA, and is finally taking on the corrupt #badgradestrump crime regime!
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Richmond, VA progressive legislator. 2021 Virginia candidate for Governor. Passed landmark laws to invest in education, health care access and protect reproductive rights, and made VA 1st Southern state to pass a state-level Voting Rights Act.
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"We believe that philanthropy is not a handout; it's a hand held. At The Archewell Foundation, we roll up our sleeves and do just that. We consciously partner with key organizations and leaders to identify immediate needs, build meaningful initiatives, and drive long-term change. We are committed to uncovering and resolving the root causes of issues, prioritizing lasting solutions over temporary fixes."
Via OurWHIRL: This is not a hard nor complicated concept. If you have a problem with this, then what exactly are you doing towards others or for self?
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Actual christian, who loved all, gave to help all, didn't participate in hate of others, and advocated for civil rights for all, and our furry friends. Support her legacy.
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Choices Women's Medical Center
One of the first abortion clinics in the country, now with a full range of reproductive health services. GYN exams, prenatal care, birth control, abortion services, counseling and more.
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UltraViolet is a powerful and rapidly growing community of people mobilized to fight sexism and create a more inclusive world that accurately represents all women, from politics and government to media and pop culture.
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Through Cliff Schecter, Blue Amp Action is a powerful voice for progressive causes, civil rights and women's rights. Working for people, working for change.
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List of businesses, which may come in handy as violence against "all things" black increases, especially given "stand back and stand by", and recent attacks.
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FLOTUS, wife, mother, attorney, civic leader, author, humanitarian, Joining Forces co-founder, who goes high when worst of the worst, goes low. She. Did. That!
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Must watch news source to keep track of who is working for AND against us, so that it is more than clear who is part of the problem and not the solution for moving our nation forward.
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Lifelong Democrat and a powerful progressive leader for low-income, immigrant, and working families. Her work in the progressive movement has become a watershed for young people, especially women, the LGBTQ+, the AAPI community, and people of color.
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Independent, nonprofit newsroom to expose abuses of power & betrayals of the public trust by government, business, & other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to spur reform through sustained spotlighting of wrongdoing.
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Created by Chris Bouzy, who's on the right side of history: equality, kindness, factual information, positivity. Spoutible is a 100% better social media alternative to Twitter/X and Blue Sky.
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SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Excellence and community created the path for the first black woman SCOTUS Justice. We must never forget the importance of education, community, civil and equal rights, so that all with ethics, intelligence, decency, and honesty have same opportunities.
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Running to defeat Rick Scott. But wait, there's more. She's also amazing!! Find out more about Debbie, and support her race, please. Florida's coastline also cannot afford more years of Rick Scott!
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College grad, survivor, civic leader, fierce warrior and mental health advocate. Her song, Cobra, says it all about self-esteem! And she looks amazing, even when she is not noticing. #BlackGirlJoyChallenge
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Bounce back, like bad bitches always do!
Started by the amazing Megan Thee Stallion, to help erase the stigma of depression and mental health. Your best you, should always the focus of human beings.
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Caroline Gleich for US Senate (Utah)
Driven by purpose, and fights passionately to protect our environment, using her voice and platform to speak out on crucial issues like climate change, public lands, and more.
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Momma Ru, fashion, art, sisterhood, inspiration, mental health, voting rights, civil rights, heart-smiling, icons, fearless warriors, and some of the most beautiful persons in the world, who are part of educating the world about hate targeted towards LGBTQ+ members and allies.
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Sarah Klee Hood, Democrat-candidate running for Congress to flip NY22 blue. I'm a born-and-raised Central New Yorker, local elected leader, Air Force veteran, and mom to two wonderful girls.
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Clooney Foundation For Justice
Clooney Foundation for Justice believes in a world where human rights are protected and no one is above the law.
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Icon. Artist. Feminist. Her last name says it all. Daughter of an icon and civil rights activist, Frank Sinatra. A civic leader in her own right as a fearless voice for the most vulnerable and progressive causes. And one of our sheroes. We love you Nancy!
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Artist. Activist — environmental issues and climate change awareness, women's reproductive rights, gender equality, and animal rights. REVERB's Music Decarbonization Project funder.
And her music is also great! Support this artist, who is part of the solution, including #Artists4Ceasefire.
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Taking Jeff Bozos, oops, Bezos' money, and doing what he should have done with it, especially after revenue-losing #TaxCutsAndJobsAct increased Bezos' wealth, dramatically.
How much money do billionaires need? How many lifetimes do they believe they will live, while flying over human suffering, poverty, war zones, and broken infrastructure, all while raking in more profits from #TaxCutsAndJobsAct? Who are greedy, Insurrectionist Elect-billionaires trying to impress? Certainly not workers getting up, every single day to serve them, while workers barely have food on their own table or a home of their own, as Bezos flies from one luxury home to another. And Insurrectionist Elect-billionaires are certainly not impressing the impoverished areas their private jets fly over and around, while calling themselves, "world leaders," or worse, "Christians."
MacKenzie Scott sleeps more peaceful, making the lives of others better, lives that are more valuable than hoarding billions, jets, multiple homes, and other needless material things.
MacKenzie Scott's legacy will be cemented in history on the positive side, while Bezos' legacy will be forever linked to the Insurrectionist Elect and failure to support a black woman as a leader.
MacKenzie Scott is shaking up philanthropy's traditions. Is that a good thing?
On December 14, 2022 billionaire philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott announced that her donations since 2019 have totaled more than $14 billion and helped fund around 1,600 nonprofits. But as much as the scale, it is the style of giving that is causing a stir; it's targeted at a wide spectrum of causes, without a formal application process and - it appears - no strings attatched.
It doesn't appear that Scott has been deterred by critics, and in November 2022, she outlined that her giving was targeted toward "supporting the voices and opportunities of people from underserved communities." In 2020, she announced that she had already contributed more than $586 million to causes supporting racial equality. Most of the initial grants have been to U.S.-focused initiatives, but some are international in scope like a $15 million gift to VisionSpring, a social enterprise that provides low-cost eyeglasses to workers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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35th generation New Mexican and former Interior Secretary is now campaigning to become the next governor of New Mexico. Haaland, if successful, would become the first Native American governor of an historic Native American state.
More info: www.politico.com
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Former prosecutor, lawyer, and current Circuit Court Judge. Susan Crawford understands what it means to uphold the Constitution and our laws.
As a private-practice attorney, she represented Planned Parenthood when access to health care was under attack, she fought for workers' rights when they were threatened, and she took on laws that would make it more difficult for Wisconsinites to vote.
Learn more about Susan Crawford:
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