Springville Action - 9/21/25 #34

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Springville Action
September 21, 2025

Note the photo up top - painted decorative rocks. Nothing fancy. Just takes some cheap acrylic paint or fancy markers, and some time. Let your values line your sidewalk, or casually leave them in public spaces.

Kind of a short one this week. Ed. Note: I get the sense that most newsletter subscribers are up to date with national news, to the extent possible. Local stuff will heat up as the November election approaches, so another call to donate to or otherwise support local candidates in winnable races in Hamburg, OP, Aurora, Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Amherst, especially. The map is a chessboard. Having sound Democratic leaders in those towns makes it harder for people like Nick Langworthy to exploit those main streets for photo ops.

Whether it’s a link to a timely news item, a call to action, an event or a book review, send it to [email protected].

🦄 Inspiration

Special to the Springville Action Newsletter: A member of the faculty at a Western New York university shares that after receiving from the Trump regime four pages of words the university is not to use, the university administration rebranded and reworded its DEI initiative. The professor was notified to submit course syllabi to their department chair for a language review. Faculty were also cautioned about a website available to students to report faculty or university programs that might offend Herr Trump. Apparently, students had already made use of the site.

Ed. Note: It’s very likely that the aforementioned list is similar to this one from PEN.

To do ✅ 

📚 Something to read: Quality commentaries - The 2026 Election is already under attack (Popular Information) and Dems need to get serious about DC statehood, for real (Public Notice)

A big 🖕 to: The FCC. Fascists target comedians - modern court jesters who use humor to convey fundamental truths, call out hypocrisy and reflect current events. SNL is probably next. South Park is untouchable for now.

Support independent media: Investigative Post and BTPM are our local options for non-corporate media. All media are in danger - support these while you can, either by reading and sharing content or donating.

🧊: Ask Nick Langworthy when the Tom Homan hearings and inquiry on why the Trump DOJ chose not to investigate the $50K that dude got in an FBI sting. And ask where that money went, and if Homan declared it on his taxes.

WNY Bridge Brigade event: Fri - 9/26 - 3:30-5:30pm

10/18: No Kings Day. Events in Buffalo and Williamsville.

Springville Action currently meets in person every 4 to 6 weeks at a local venue. We typically share ideas, local events, and have a facilitated discussion around a chosen theme. If you do not currently receive these email invitations, but would like to be included, please respond to  [email protected].

🧶 Crafters/Fiber Artists - lots of opportunities to come together! Concord Library, first Sat. of the month, 1-3; Concord Mercantile, second Sat. of the month, 10-1; Art’s Cafe, Wednesdays, 5:30pm. You’ll see your people.

[remainder of content repeats (mostly) from last email]

To Do ✅

😷 Medical checkups. Get a printout of your vaccination record and check with your doctor about recommended vaccines, including MMR, based on your age and other risk factors.

🐝 Citizen Scientists, Unite! Download the Inaturalist app on your phone; upload pictures of nature (animals, plants, trees) for identification and help out the environmental community.

📰 Letter to the Editor. Pick a topic, drill down to 1 key message and write your heart out. There are local people who will help zazz up your letter and get it ready for publication. Email [email protected].

📱 5 Calls - Download the app to your phone; enter your ZIP code; follow the prompts to call U.S. Senators and your local Congressional rep. EXTRA CREDIT - ask your local elected officials what the impact of general federal nonsense will have on local projects, and what they are doing to protect your community.

📮 Postcards - Explore the Postcards for Democrats web site and support Democratic candidates in swing states. Organize for Action is local, find them on Facebook.

😊 Meet a Neighbor: How well do you know your neighbors? Start small but make a point to find one new acquaintance in your area this week!

🗳️ Go to a government meeting. These are open to the public and people rarely attend. See your government at work and pay attention to the decisions they’re making.

At a loss for what to do?

Are you sick of hearing “there’s nothing I can do about everything that’s happening”? There’s plenty you can do - big or small, just try to do SOMETHING each day.

  • Public Displays of Connection

    • Guerilla Gardening and Yarn Bombs! There is a slightly subversive and very fun tactic of guerilla gardening and placing handmade knit pieces in public places. Be creative.

    • Plant a garden or support a local CSA

    • Plant a homemade lawn sign - it doesn’t have to be political - paint a one word message like “Hope", ”Love,” “Peace.”

    • Maintain little free libraries or start your own

  • Basic Needs

    • Donate blood

    • Learn first aid and basic medical skills

    • Participate in local Buy Nothing groups

    • Donate to Little Free Pantries or your local food pantry

    • Participate in a seed exchange, like the one at Hulbert Library in the Town of Concord

  • Organized Volunteering

  • Neighbor Support

    • Help people with phone calls and forms - like Social Security, health appointments and insurance paperwork

    • Give neighbors rides, assist with basic needs

    • Provide a meal to a struggling family or neighbor - see lasagnalove

    • Offer babysitting or respite care - especially during meetings

    • Teach a skill or coordinate a training - sewing, gardening, cooking, car repair, how to fix a toilet or bike.

Misc.

Content welcome: Initially this newsletter was going to be sent weekly. Now it's sending as soon as it feels like there is enough content to let it fly - probably 2x/week. Your contributions are welcome. Email [email protected].

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