š„ Trumpās Executive Order #482: Privatize Everything That Isnāt Nailed Down
Trump signed yet another executive order to āstreamline government operationsāātranslation: hand public assets to his billionaire buddies. National parks? For sale. Public housing? On Airbnb. Your grandmaās Medicare? Ask Elon.
š§Ŗ Science Under Siege: NIH Funding Slashed
The Trump administration continues its assault on science by slashing funding to the National Institutes of Health, jeopardizing vital research and clinical trials across the country. This move threatens the advancement of medical science and public health.
š§ Illinois Stands Up for Autistic Residents
Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-02 to protect the rights and privacy of autistic individuals in Illinois. The order prohibits state agencies from collecting or disclosing personally identifiable autism-related data unless it’s medically or legally necessary, ensuring strict privacy standards and informed consent.
ā Call to Action: Claws Out, Resistance Up
- š Contact Your Representatives: Demand they oppose Executive Order #482 and protect public assets from privatization. Call the Congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121.(Resistance Kitty)
- š Sign Petitions: Support initiatives opposing the slashing of NIH funding and the privatization of public services.
- š¢ Spread the Word: Share information about these executive orders and their implications on social media platforms to raise awareness.
š Featured Resister of the Week: Juanita & Wally Nelson
This week, we honor Juanita & Wally Nelson, lifelong activists dedicated to civil rights, peace, and simple living. Their legacy continues through the Nelson Legacy Project, which maintains their homestead in Deerfield, MA, and promotes their message of nonviolent resistance and sustainable living.(nwtrcc.org)
An hour-long audio documentary, Eyes on Freedom: Evolving Gifts of Simple, Nonviolent Living, produced by folklorists Carrie and Michael Nobel Kline, weaves together voices of those influenced by the Nelsons. The documentary premiered on February 7, 2025, and is available for listening on the Nelson Homestead website. (nwtrcc.org)
š Source List
- Resistance Kitty: resistancekitty.com(Resistance Kitty)
- Illinois Executive Orders: illinois.gov
- Nelson Legacy Project: nelsonhomestead.org
- National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee: nwtrcc.org(nwtrcc.org)
Stay fierce, stay informed, and keep those claws sharp. š¾
