Adam Schwartz

I advise #cooperatives on creating a positive #culture. Here to share news, trends, events and #connect people who work for or are interested in co-ops. #gocoop

[Ben Cohen @YoBenCohen]

I planned to make an ice cream to memorialize and celebrate the life of Renee Goode.

But after the murder of Alex Pretti this weekend, I didn't have it within me to make ice cream.

It's clear that the murders of Renee and Alex AND the government's lies were not a mistake, but standard operating procedure.

ICE must be defunded and disbanded.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: The family of Alex Pretti releases a powerful statement about his senseless murder at the hands of Trump's masked fascist goons.

Please share this far and wide...

"We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital," the family said in a statement provided to CNN.

"Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman."

"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed."

"Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."

It is our responsibility as Americans to get the truth out there. Petti was not attempting to harm anyone. He was swarmed, beaten, and disarmed by vicious federal agents who were looking for someone to hurt. Once they had removed his gun — which he had a legal permit to carry — they executed him in cold blood by firing numerous bullets into him. Then, the Trump administration proceeded to immediately falsely smear him as a "terrorist" who wanted to carry out a mass shooting against law enforcement. They're utterly shameless.

“He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Pretti's father Alex. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.”

Rest in power Alex. The rest of us will carry on the fight.

Please like and share.

[Darth Powell @VladTheInflator]

This latest Trump pardon will blow your mind.

Spoiler alert, he is....

[Maria Cardona @MariaTCardona]

A very important point I made @CNNThisMorning- ICE is engaging in egregious, criminal behavior, violating peoples’ civil rights, kidnapping, and snatching innocent men, women, and children off the streets, even detaining American citizens! While doing it, not identifying themselves, hiding their faces, not telling people why they are being taken. This is not normal! This is not American! This is not acceptable! And videotaping these agents, asking them questions, and even hollering that they should not be doing this, does not in any way constitute a “violent attack” against these agents! It is part of the Constitution, to peacefully protest violent behavior against innocent people, and American citizens! So keep those videos coming amigos!

[Bill Kristol @BillKristol]

A notice from ⁦@OfTheBraveUSA⁩.

Will run in newspapers across the nation.

[MAGA Cult Slayer🦅🇺🇸 @MAGACult2]

I feel like they are all trying to tell us something. It’s on the tip of my tongue and the bottom of their signs.

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

Just a really great article about the best business model on earth #gocoop @oceanspray Yeah https://t.co/ShAm5t2m3h

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

Such a great pleasure to have Jerry McGeorge of @OrganicValley at the Fredericksburg VA food co-op. Jerry is a great ally and spokesperson for the cooperative movement #gocoop Thank you!

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

One of the great things about in person meetings is the opportunity to reconnect with great cooperators like Marlin Williams of @NorthEastPower @NRECANews #gocoop

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

We now have 14 states with G0 CO-OP license plates will your state be next? @NCBACLUSA

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

The latest edition of the #gocoop license plate

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

@MollyMcPherson An opportunity to do better

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

I never get tired of labels that tout and promote the cooperative business model. #gocoop Let’s make 2022 a very cooperative year!

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

This is a great reminder that you can shop local on Cyber Monday and every other day too. And if u do can patronize a co-op too. #gocoop @NCBACLUSA @NC_Coops

[Flint Energies @flintenergies]

It's Cyber Monday! Did you know that many locale businesses have a cyber presence? Get those online shopping carts filled with local products. Keeping your dollars local will keep our local economy strong.

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

Music night ⁦@FXBGFoodCoop⁩ so great to co-own a grocery store with my neighbors. #gocoop ⁦@ColuminateCoop⁩

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

Always a good time to remember every credit union is a co-op. #Happyco-opmonth ⁦@NCBACLUSA⁩ ⁦@CUNA⁩ #gocoop

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

“You don’t pick the cooperative business model because it is easier, you choose it because it is better” - CE Pugh on KZ induction to co-op hall of fame ⁦@NCBACLUSA⁩ #gocoop ⁦@ColuminateCoop⁩

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

So grateful to be able to attend in person one of the most amazing evenings of the year the ⁦@NCBACLUSA⁩ cooperative hall of fame induction ceremony. Every cooperator stands on the shoulders of those that came before us. Pic is of HOF member s in attendance #gocoop

[Dami Odetola @Damiodetola]

The 2021 #coophof is underway with the amazing @jholdsclawiv as the Master of Ceremonies. Great to hang out with you Lord Holdsclaw #gocoop #coop

[Adam Schwartz @Adamcooperative]

The amazing ⁦@verndosch⁩ at his well deserved induction to the ⁦@NCBACLUSA⁩ cooperative Hall of Fame ⁦@NISC_coop⁩ demonstrating what servant leadership is all about #goccop thank you 🙏 for helping to show the way