Blue in a Red State

ACTIVISM ALERT: Tell Your Governor to Stand Against Trump’s Muslim Ban
This action alert comes from People's Action: Drumpf's immigration order targeting seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen -- is creating chaos and misery around the world. The executive order mandates several points: It bars Syrian refugees from entering the…

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Nashville Mayor on Making the City Livable, Schools Chief Search
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry -- let's call her Music  City's progressive hope -- sends a periodic newsletter paid for by Friends of Megan Barry that talks local events and issues. We share it here in the hope that it helps you stay informed…

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Nashville Peace & Justice E-Blast May 3
The Nashville Peace & Justice Center regularly shares a listing of area peace-progressive events. We share it here, and the group encourages people to share the information widely. Please attend and support the events -- do your part to help us all turn…

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Can the US Be Saved? Stream of Consciousness After Seeing ‘Where to Invade Next’
Want to make America great again? The answer lies not with Drumpf, not with Clinton’s status quo, but with what you’ll learn in Michael Moore’s latest award-winning documentary. Lesson One: Love your neighbor. Lesson Two: If you think the land of guns, greed,…

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Nashville Peace & Justice Center E-Blast April 26
The Nashville Peace & Justice Center regularly shares a listing of area peace-progressive events. We share it here, and the group encourages people to share the information widely. Please attend and support the events -- do your part to help us all turn…

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Activist Marching Orders – April 19
Teen activists Henry Seaton & Jennifer Guenst The following are links to progressive-issue action alerts that found their way to The Armchair Activist's inbox. We share them with you in the hope that you will get busy: Take action for a better world. And…

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