Writers Resist

100+ events 1/15/17 to defend democracy. Not writersresist . com or .org. We will not be co-opted. #WritersResist #WRITETHEVOTE2020

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

Calling all defenders of democracy: 85+ prominent writers have formed a #WritersResist #WRITETHEVOTE2020 action committee to support national gatherings/readings this year. Will you join us to register voters and protect the vote? Get involved: https://t.co/ohh4FFMyWa

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

We are hoping to reschedule the call to action for a date late September. We will, of course, keep organizers informed as make this decision.

Full statement: https://t.co/ohh4FFMyWa

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

WRITERS RESIST EVENTS POSTPONED

We are sorry to announce that the Writers Resist: Write The Vote events currently scheduled for March 29th must now be postponed in light of the severe public health crisis in America. (continued)

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

While some may choose within their own communities to proceed as planned, we ask that any events held on the 29th not be associated with Writers Resist until further notice. It goes against our ethics to participate in such gatherings at the present time. (continued)

[WritersResistPHL @ResistPHL]

"Word-work is sublime... because it is generative; it makes meaning that secures our difference, our human difference-the way in which we are like no other life. ... That may be the measure of our lives." --Toni Morrison "Word-Work" guides Writers Resist 2020. @writeRdemocracy

[WritersResistPHL @ResistPHL]

Shall we #WritetheVote, do some #WordWork? Join us: https://t.co/rUvXQjN6UB (cc: @writeRdemocracy)

[WritersResistPHL @ResistPHL]

5 weeks until @writeRdemocracy! We're developing a killer line-up of impassioned writers ready to do honor to #tonimorrison and save #democracy. (yes.) A little taste of readers: @AmandaMarcotte @LiseFunderburg @AntheaButler @urucker @freedewi @frumpenberg @LoriTharps @NikilSaval

[FrancesProject2020 @FProject2020]

Happy birthday to Toni Morrison, whose concept of "word-work" inspires this year's Writers Resist programming on March 29. @writeRdemocracy and @ResistPHL.

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

“He learned English / by listening to the radio. The first four words / he memorized: In God We Trust.”

— Eduardo C. Corral, “In Colorado My Father Scoured and Stacked Dishes”

#WritersResist #WRITETHEVOTE2020

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[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

Us too.

[Cai Emmons @caiemmons]

I'm getting ready for a little respite from the news. Going to a #demonstration later today, and joining #WritersResist. Got to do something other than watch everything going down in flames.

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

“Car bumpers are my billboards, billboards my movie screens. /
Nothing I can say can be used against me.”

— Denise Duhamel, “Exquisite Candidate”

#WritersResist #WRITETHEVOTE2020

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[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

#WritersResist
#WRITETHEVOTE2020

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[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

What are your favorite examples of #resistance writing?

#WritersResist
#WRITETHEVOTE2020

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

Want support planning a #WRITETHEVOTE2020 reading/voter awareness event on March 29, 2020? #WritersResist is here to help. Get started here: https://t.co/ohh4FFMyWa

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

And... we're on! Writers are organizing #WRITETHEVOTE2020 events in:
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
New Orleans
Nashville
Spokane
Hartford
Saint Louis
and more!

#WritersResist

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

#WRITETHEVOTE2020 events are being organized in:
Columbus OH
Athens OH
Iowa City
Nevada IA
Reno
Harrisburg
Bloomington
Birmingham
Brattleboro
Gloucester MA
Saratoga Springs NY
Granville OH

and MORE TO COME!

#WritersResist

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

“Here are some of the sorts of people who went out and stopped the rain in the nineteen-thirties: school-teachers, city councillors, librarians, poets, union organizers, artists, precinct workers ...” via @NewYorker #WritersResist #WRITETHEVOTE2020 https://t.co/wwzp21zxdH

[Alyssa Harad is at the sky place. DM for invites. @alyssaharad]

Hey y’all. If you’re looking for a way to feel more hopeful/fend off political despair, getting involved in some direct action, even an hour or two a week, is still the best. Here’s one way. #WRITETHEVOTE2020

[Writers Resist @writeRdemocracy]

Want support planning a #WRITETHEVOTE2020 reading/voter awareness event on March 29, 2020? #WritersResist can connect you with other writers and resources. Happy to RT calls to organize as well! https://t.co/ohh4FFMyWa

[Nathaniel Popkin @NathanielPopkin]

Well, all this shit is why we're holding the second @writeRdemocracy on March 29. All across the land. And here in Philly where we've been writing protest since 1682, @ResistPHL @FreeLibrary, 1-4PM. Sign up! https://t.co/tvz7gj6GcD