Always an activist. Former Greenpeace climate campaigner, current electrical worker ⚡ w/ IBEW fighting for a more just & sustainable world. #StopLine3
SF Bay Area, CA
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A few years ago, I organized a (pro-democracy, ironically enough) non-violent direct action at the US Capitol, where demonstrators were arrested for clamly walking up and peacefully sitting down on the Capitol Building steps. The same steps... (1/x)
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Carol Fife of Oakland is on 🔥 fire 🔥 on the #ReclaimMLK sound truck @APTPaction. Listen in at protestsound.com
Joining late is better than joining never. Finding the end of the caravan now, following the radio signal at 88.3 FM, with thanks to @APTPaction for organizing!
We’re threading caravan directions here. Read and stay with us! Speakers on 88.3 FM. #ReclaimMLK Lining up on 7th now by Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
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We found the caravan! For anyone else looking, the caravan is still on Adeline heading north, crossing 18th St #ReclaimMLK
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Currently on W Grand crossing Market with the @APTPaction caravan to #ReclaimMLK for anyone still looking for the caravan!
Rachel Rye Butler retweeted
Hard not to remember that a violin vigil for Elijah McClain got tear gassed.
... on a regular basis for nonviolently sitting and singing in the Capitol Rotunda or other ridiculously non-threatening activities. By now we've all seen the videos of police welcoming the insurrectionists through the barricades. Last I heard, there were only 12 arrests... (?/x)
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... today, and it should be obvious why. The call is literally coming from inside the house. #EndWhiteSupremacy #itsacoup #USCapitol #CoupAttempt
They got in because they were let in. By the police, by Trump, and by the sedition caucus. #ImpeachTrumpTonight
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Rachel Rye Butler retweeted
We're not asking for you to shoot them like you shoot us.
We're asking you to NOT shoot us like you don't shoot them.
Rachel Rye Butler retweeted
As someone whose literal occupation until very recently was organizing and facilitating protests and direct actions on US Capitol grounds, I’ve gotten a more aggressive response from a cop for accidentally stepping on the wrong set of stairs than what’s happening here today.
Rachel Rye Butler retweeted
This spectacle of non-policing is quite something. In one of the world’s most militarized cities. A stark reminder that in this settler democracy, the seat of power is a comfortable & welcoming space for white supremacist violence.
