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On possibility, perception and social change.

If I were to ask you what is possible in your life, you’d shape your response based on the facts and figures that matter to you–perhaps where you went to school, how much money is in your bank account, or what you think you deserve based on how worthy you find yourself. You’ll define what’s probable for you, not what’s possible, because many of believe those are the same things.

But possibility is not dictated by facts and figures, or confined by your self-limiting beliefs. In any moment, any scenario, any future, any outcome is as possible as another. Our interpretation is only limited by the extent to which we can conjure them in our minds. Possibility awaits us even when we don’t believe we deserve it, or have the heart to fight for it. It’s always there, a steady heartbeat here to guide us towards something more expansive, intentional, full.

This article explores the role of possibility in social change and how can help us explore paths we may otherwise avoid.

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Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’. A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. But it's not too late to save what remains. Grist >

Legendary transgender activist Miss Major dies at 78. Known as a surrogate mother of her community, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy leaves behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights. 19th News >

The Trump Administration Is Hiding How Many pregnant people Are in ICE Detention. Evidence indicates ICE is detaining pregnant women at alarming rates, in rapidly deteriorating conditions. The Intercept >

Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid and Hamas tightens grip. Israel to restrict aid and keep border shut at least through Wednesday as Hamas fighters execute men in the street. Reuters >

In reading, the nation's students are still stuck in a pandemic slump. Students from third- through eighth grade are still performing worse than students in the same grades in 2019. This “stagnation is consistent regardless of race/ethnicity or school poverty level,” NWEA said in a press release. NPR > 

These activists want to dismantle public schools. Now they run the Education Department. Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of public schools as we know them. ProPublica >

Trump fires Black officials from an overwhelmingly white administration. The New York Times examined the series of firings of Black officials from high-profile positions in Trump’s overwhelmingly white administration. NYTimes >

Judge blocks HHS, HUD funding threats over groups’ DEI efforts. The Trump administration can no longer use the threat of federal grant cuts to force domestic violence victim aid groups not to employ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Bloomberg Law >

Feds gas Chicago neighborhood, detain young Black man amid day of Southeast Side raids. For the second time in less than a week, militarized federal agents deployed tear gas in Chicago residential neighborhoods. The TRiiBE >

At least 60 killed in attack on Sudan’s Al-Fashir. RSF sieged a drone and artillery strike on a shelter in the Sudanese city of Al Fashir. A local activist group said the city is losing 30 people on average daily to violence, hunger, and disease. CNN >

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