Often when we think of resistance, we think of military action, rebel group, large scale protests, and even terrorism. These are what the media concentrate on most, but they are not the only forms of resistance. There are many small scale acts of resistance that can go a long way when done consistently and for… Continue reading A Little Bit of Resistance Can Go A Long Way
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Living Among Cowards
Isn’t it interesting that we have the words, And the home of the brave, in our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner? There are bombs bursting in air, there is a perilous fight, even rockets red glare, with the common ending of the anthem so many seem to love living in the United States, enjoying the… Continue reading Living Among Cowards
Do Americans Have the Gumption?
You see, fellow-soldiers, that perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.—Plutarch, Life of Sertorius The Big Bad Billionaire bill has been signed into law. It added more than $3 trillion dollars to a deficit of already around… Continue reading Do Americans Have the Gumption?
June 14: National Handmaid’s Tale Day
If you haven’t heard, the next national organized day of protest will be June 14, 2025, starting at noon local time. Other than protesting to save the country and Constitution, it is also a day of protest against the military parade happening in D.C. that day as a “celebration” of Trump’s birthday. The official theme… Continue reading June 14: National Handmaid’s Tale Day
Will Good People Stand Up and Stand Strong?
If you haven’t heard, there is a recycled person in the Whitehouse. #47, an adjudicated rapist and 34-count felon, took the Oath of Office again, without his hand on the Bible. Based on his actions this week, he has no intention, again, of living up to the words said during the swearing in ceremony. He… Continue reading Will Good People Stand Up and Stand Strong?
A Week in DC
I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC, this week for work. It was days filled with collaboration and learning among colleagues doing the same work I do from across the country. Conferences are a time for rejuvenation, to commiserate, to rejoice, and to know none of us are alone in our mission to… Continue reading A Week in DC
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 