Andrew Collins

@dripsandcastle.dev

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circumspect introspective scientific #vegan #carfree #flightfree #childfree he/him #CovidIsNotOver #BringBackMasks #CleanAir dripsandcastle.dev ~ Looking for development work with @laravel.com and @filamentphp.com! ~ Grand Rapids, Michigan

A protest sign with text and [design] elements: Dear MAGA [like a "Dear John" letter and salutation] Longer you stay, fewer family and friends will forgive you.
A protest sign wedged into a bridge overpass grating. Protest sign has a purple greedy little devil with dollar signs for eyes and an extended red tongue with a dollar sign. Text of the protest sign reads "Billionaires are not your friend".
A protest sign with text: "Turn Files Into Trials". To right of turn files text is a PDF file icon. Next to into trials text is a scale of justice icon.
Graphic poster reading "SOLIDARITY WITH MINNESOTA — PROTEST AND VIGIL" with a stylized loon rising from water above the large, dripping letters "ICE OUT." A red text box says: "Minnesota is under occupation by ICE, CBP, and DHS. Join us as we stand in solidarity with Minnesota." Event details: "Sunday, January 25th, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Rosa Parks Circle." A dark blue box at the bottom reads: "Dress warmly! If you can, bring an extra hat, scarf, or gloves to donate. Bring a sign, or borrow a sign. Show up for Minnesota!" Colors are mainly dark blue and light blue with red and navy accent boxes.
A protest sign with text: "January 6th, Never Again, Never Forget"
Graphic announcing a pop-up protest with red, white, and blue flag design in the background. With foreground text: "J6 Never Again, A pop up protest, 4:30-5:30pm, Ottawa St. in front of Calder. Bring FLAGS, signs, noisemakers, your friends and co-workers. Make your voice loud."
Four freshly painted protest signs drying on a messy floor. There are two copies each of two sign designs, uncomplicated swift creations, with text: "Impeach Now!" and "No War"
Zoom in photo of a prayer card affixed to a refrigerator with a magnet, overlapping other random maps and cards on the refrigerator. The card design has text on the left side and macro zoom in of a fly collecting nectar from a bundle of flowers. The prayer card text reads, as follows: --- EARTH PRAYER All creatures and plants are our family. Earth is our home and the mother of our infinite siblings. Clean water, fresh air, and compassionate mind are most precious. To all this, I agree. From now on, I will consider the health of the earth as my own health and I will cherish the well being of future generations. This is my practice of generosity and morality! This is my practice of compassion! --- Photo and prayer by Demo Rinpoche
A simple protest sign with text: No Data Center
A protest sign with text: "Everything is $$$ too damn high!"
A protest sign with text: "Billionaires Are NOT Your Friend" next to a little greedy devil, a stylized combination of the "greed" and "devil" emojis with horns, dollar signs for eyes, dollar sign on a tongue which is forked, and tops of flames visible in its smiling mouth.
Two protest signs next to each other, bearing the same text and design. The text: Melt ICE. The design: two identical stylized flames above Melt rendered in red, above ICE rendered as literal ice in blue, melting into an expanding puddle.
Protest sign with text: "NO WAR WITH VENEZUELA", the "A" in "WAR" is a stylized oil derrick with oil spurting out the top.
Two protest signs, left: General Strike! (with imagery of a wrench falling between two interlocking gears) and right: There is No Planet B (with imagery of Earth, our unique and wonderful Blue Dot, in background)
Protest sign with text: Release The Epstein Files
A word cloud including sarcastic-sounding responses when someone says something absurd or unbelievable: "Yeah, right", "Uh-huh", "Sure thing", "Totally", "Of course", "Absolutely", "For sure", "Mhm", "Right, okay", "Oh, definitely", "Yup", "Naturally", "Obviously", "100%", and "No doubt".
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Cardboard protest sign with text: Boycott avelo ❌ ✈️ Evil stopavelo.org
Cardboard protest sign with text, including emojis: 📣 📣 Friendly Reminder 📣 📣 ✨ ✨ Evil is Bad ✨ ✨
The Honorable Kirsten Gillibrand United States Senate The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries House Minority Leader Dear Senator Gillibrand and Representative Jeffries, I'm writing to express my deep disappointment in your recent public statements regarding New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani following his victory in the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor. Rather than offering congratulations or respectful policy-based critique, your remarks contributed to an atmosphere of political stigmatization and racial suspicion. Senator Gillibrand, by drawing on Islamophobic language and framing Mamdani's views as aligned with "global jihad," and Representative Jeffries, by demanding "clarification" in a way that echoed bad-faith attacks, you legitimized a campaign of vilification that quickly escalated far beyond political discourse. Your words, whether intended or not, lent credibility to a dangerous precedent: the use of citizenship status as a weapon against critics of U.S. foreign policy. Just days after your comments, the Trump campaign explicitly floated the idea of de-naturalizing Mamdani - a chilling echo of authoritarian tactics, and a signal to all naturalized citizens that their place in American civic life is conditional. Assemblymember Mamdani's political positions - particularly his criticisms of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza - are shared by millions of Americans. Dissent is not a threat; it is a constitutional right. To conflate criticism of state violence with extremism, or to treat it as grounds for questioning someone's legitimacy as a citizen, is to betray that fundamental principle. Not as a constituent but as a fellow American, I urge you to reconsider your posture toward Zohran Mamdani. You owe him and New Yorkers - all Americans, a public correction of the record - and a clear rejection of the xenophobic, anti-democratic forces that are seeking to punish him not for misconduct, but for his courage. Respectfully, Andrew Collins
While it's true that some individuals may choose not to use certain vaccines -- for personal, medical, or philosophical reasons -- that should not restrict availability for others. Once a vaccine has met rigorous safety standards, access should be guided by the needs and desires of those who wish to protect themselves and their families. In a free society, we must trust people to make informed decisions about their own health. Ensuring broad access empowers individuals, respects autonomy, and supports public health without imposing one-size-fits-all mandates. Let choice, not restriction, shape our public health policy.
Subject: Public Comment - Oppose Expansion of SpaceX Operations Due to Repeated Environmental Violations Dear Federal Aviation Administration, I strongly urge the FAA to deny any expansion or continued authorization of SpaceX operations - particularly launches involving its Starship platform - until full environmental reviews are completed, violations are addressed, and enforceable safeguards are in place. SpaceX's Environmental Record Is Irrefutably Alarming Recent investigations by NBC News, The New York Times, and U.S. PIRG have revealed a disturbing pattern of regulatory violations, ecological destruction, and public endangerment: Clean Water Act violations: SpaceX discharged industrial wastewater into Texas waters at least four times between March and July 2024, without required permits (TCEQ & EPA findings). Toxic pollutants, including mercury: According to SpaceX's own filings, its deluge water system discharged mercury at levels over 50 times higher than the state's acute toxicity threshold - a potential neurological hazard for fish, wildlife, and human communities. Wildlife habitat destruction: Rocket launches have caused fires, explosions, and debris that damaged protected areas near Boca Chica, endangering migratory birds and sea turtles, including federally listed species. Atmospheric and orbital pollution: SpaceX's projected mega-constellation of 40,000+ satellites will add 29 tons of burning metal into the atmosphere daily, according to U.S. PIRG - threatening the ozone layer, Earth's magnetosphere, and overall climate stability. Failure to act in good faith: After receiving EPA violation notices in March 2024, SpaceX proceeded with its third Starship launch the next day without correcting or even acknowledging its permit failures. 1/2
A protest sign with text: 📈 His Tariffs 👉 Higher Prices 👉 Empty Shelves 👉 Lost Jobs 💸 💯 His Fault
Protest sign with text: "Just doing my job" "Just following orders" Morally & Legally INDEFENSIBLE Quit your Job Save your Soul
Protestor with protest sign looking like a Social Security card with text: Hands Off!
Protest sign with text: Hands Off! Medicare Medicaid
Michigan Branches 1, 4374, 3126, 122, 256, 654, 320 & 74 1401 W Fort Street Detroit, MI 48233 1 PM Branch 56 & Branch 601 Calder Plaza/Park 320 Ottowa Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 11 AM Branch 434, 2184 & 434 200 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 1 PM Branch 232 113 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 1 PM Branch 246 100-200 Blocks of E. Michigan Ave. Kalamoazoo, MI 49007 4 PM
Screen capture of local news coverage. News chyron reads: Musk Protest at Tesla Service Center in Kentwood. Primary image of woman holding a protest sign: Eliminate Elon
Simple poster with text "Empathy is Strength" decorated with people hugging emoji 🫂 next to "Empathy" and flexed biceps emoji 💪 next to "Strength"
Two large 50 lb bags filled with minced TVP and TVP chunks.
GIF screen capture sequence of a hero navigating a maze, entering a room encountering a wyvern, and then fighting and killing the wyvern. Tunnels of Doom is a role-playing video game programmed by Kevin Kenney for the TI-99/4A home computer and published by Texas Instruments on December 31, 1982.
Dear Senator Winnie Brinks, Thank you for your leadership and commitment to making Michigan a more equitable and inclusive state! Your dedication to advancing measures like HB5300, HB5301, HB5302, and HB5303 -- even though HB5301 and HB5302 couldn't cross the finish line -- reflects a steadfast commitment to fairness and justice for all Michiganders, especially our LGBTQ+ community. By addressing systemic barriers and fostering dignity and recognition for all individuals, you are helping to ensure that Michigan remains a place where everyone can thrive. Thank you! Sincerely, Andrew Collins
Dear Senator Winnie Brinks, I am writing to express my strong support for the equality bills currently awaiting action in the Senate, including HB5300, HB5301, HB5302, and HB5303. These measures represent a critical step toward fairness and justice for all Michiganders, particularly for our LGBTQ+ community. It is imperative that they move forward without further delay. As bill sponsor Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) stated, "It comes down to basic humanity ... and not treating certain segments of our population different than everyone else." These bills embody that principle, and their passage would address significant barriers that many individuals face. ... [Details about HB5300-HB5303 removed.] ... These measures are not just about modernizing administrative processes -- they are about acknowledging the dignity and humanity of all Michiganders. Ensuring that everyone has equitable access to identification and legal recognition is fundamental to fostering a more inclusive Michigan. I urge you to resolve any outstanding issues and work collaboratively to ensure the passage of this critical legislation. By doing so, Michigan can demonstrate its commitment to equality and justice for all its residents. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your dedication to creating a more equitable state. Sincerely, Andrew Collins
Screenshot of Kent District Library showing hold queue position for Parable of the Sower book: #9 on 10 copies
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Call script with [NAME], [CITY-ZIP-CODE], and [REP-NAME] for caller's name, caller's city/ZIP code, and caller's Representative. # Introduction Hello, my name is [NAME], and I'm a constituent from [CITY-ZIP-CODE]. # State Your Purpose I'm calling to strongly urge Representative [REP-NAME] to change their position and vote NO on HR 9495, the so-called "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," when it comes up for a vote tomorrow morning at 10 AM. # Your Position I was deeply disappointed to see that Representative [REP-NAME] previously voted in favor of this dangerous legislation. HR 9495 would give the executive branch sweeping, unchecked power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits without accountability or public justification. This authority could be weaponized to silence dissent and target nonprofits advocating for social justice, human rights, environmental protection, and other vital causes. As media outlets have reported, the bill uses vague definitions of terrorism that risk criminalizing advocacy work and stifling organizations operating in conflict zones like Gaza or those challenging systemic injustices. Internationally respected groups, including Oxfam and Amnesty International, have warned of the chilling effect this legislation would have on nonprofits working to hold powerful actors accountable. # Call to Action A vote for HR 9495 is a vote to erode democracy, free speech, and civil liberties. I urge Representative [REP-NAME] to reconsider their previous vote and stand with their constituents by voting NO tomorrow morning. Protecting the independence of nonprofits and defending democratic principles is essential. # Closing Thank you for your time and for Representative [REP-NAME]'s service to our community. I will be closely watching how they vote on this critical issue tomorrow.