Push all the buttons

And old-looking control panel with buttons and dials, three buttons (red, blue and white) illuminated

“Homegrown criminals next,” Trump said. “I said homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You gotta build about five more places.”  – Donald Trump speaking to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, telling him he wanted to send “homegrown criminals” to his country next, according to a video posted by Bukele’s office on X. Six weeks ago, I …

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What next? Musings on protest, movement, and change

A short-range scenic view telescope aimed out across a gorgeous lake

On April 5, 2025, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest myriad issues, ranging from wanting the unelected South African out of our government, the inhumane treat of immigrants, the tariffs, and the overall destruction of our societal framework. The protests were organized as part of the 50501 movement and promoted as Hands …

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Keep the faith, we are better together

A wall that already had art/graffiti painted on it, also with words in bold red over it reading: Unity in Diversity

“The power of the people is greater than the people in power.” – Cory Booker, US Senator, as he spoke for 24 hours, breaking the record for the longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond. ———————- In less than three months, the United States as we once knew it has literally been decimated …

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