Arriving at Gardisky Lake at elevation 10,502 ft. #gardiskylake #inyonationalforest #monocounty #sierranevada #easternsierra

“The American people are not on board. The war was unpopular with Americans before Trump started bombing Iran, and support for it has dropped since it began.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Getting closer to Gardisky Lake in the Inyo National Forest. #gardiskylaketrail #inyonationalforest #monocounty #sierranevada #easternsierra

“Trump has now taken that power away from the people and their representatives. He has launched a military action that by his own admission is not an emergency situation like those anticipated by the War Powers Act.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Coastal Pricklypear at Torrey Pines State Reserve #pricklypear #torreypinesstatereserve #castateparks #americasstateparks #sandiegocounty

“As the conflagration spreads, taking the lives of now six of our military personnel, the administration is now discovering that the American people would like to know why we are engaged in what appears to be a war of choice.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Spain has denied the use of its military bases to U.S. forces involved in the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran, including for refueling, objecting to unprovoked attacks that Spanish officials say are a violation of international law.

This is rattling markets and sending oil prices soaring at a time when inflation is already a bigger problem than Trump cares to admit.

Exploring Torrey Pine State Reserve #torreypines #torreypinesstatereserve #sandiegocounty #castateparks #americasstateparks

We have friends everywhere. ✊

“Trump seems unclear about the endgame of the conflict he has started.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

ChatGPT is shedding users fast. Since yesterday alone, estimates suggest more than a million accounts have been deleted and the boycott continues to gain momentum. Incredible work, everyone!

The views from a hike last fall on the Gardisky Lake Trail in the Inyo National Forest. #gardiskylaketrail #inyonationalforest #monocounty #sierranevada #easternsierra

“Trump’s attack on Iran scorns the will of the people and their constitutional right to decide whether they want to pay for a war with their money and their lives. That disdain for democratic government is also an attack on the United States.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

The failure to hold the malefactors of Trumpist fascism to account will only ensure its return. trib.al/5j0NjGh So if it’s done correctly, the next time anyone goes looking for the point of view of Trump voters, they won’t be able to find anyone willing to admit they ever supported him.

“Trump is all through the Epstein files, and the clumsy attempt to hide files has only called attention to them. The recent news that the DOJ withheld files about allegations that Trump raped a 13-year-old girl has raised suggestions of an illegal coverup.“ open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

A fall morning at the Lundy Canyon beaver ponds #lundycanyon #inyonationalforest #monocounty #sierranevada #easternsierra

A fall morning at Conway Summit #conwaysummit #monocounty #sierra #sierranevada #easternsierra

“We’ve been raising the alarm for weeks about Trump’s attacks on our elections and now we’re seeing reports that outline how they may be planning to do it. This is a plot to interfere with the will of voters.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that a policy used by ICE to deport undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. to countries where they are not citizens is an unconstitutional denial of their due process rights.

Morning at Bridgeport Valley #bridgeportca #sawtoothridge #monocounty #sierra #sierranevada

The scary part about election subversion includes the list of foul characters it comes with. We need to worry not just about Trump himself but those he’s put in key positions. I break it down in today’s piece, link in the comments.

The State of the Union: the president is a corrupt demented sex criminal who tried to overthrow the constitution.

Documents released by the Justice Department from its probe into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein failed to include materials related to a woman who made an accusation against U.S. President Donald Trump, a review has found. | via @nytimes.com

Fairfax Falls #fairfaxfalls #lomaaltafalls #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #landscapephotography

Fairfax Falls #fairfaxfalls #lomaaltafalls #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #landscapephotography

“Ukrainians are saving us all, and unlike us, they don't even ask us to say thank you.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

“We do not need to claim that Trump will recreate the exact sequence of the 1930s to recognize a warning; a world in which powerful states normalize bullying, destabilize alliances, and treat truth as disposable is a world more vulnerable to conflict.” open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...

“Since taking office a year ago, the President has shown no respect for the principles upon which this country is based—the Constitutional separation of powers, the rule of law, and the rights guaranteed to every person under the Constitution.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

The Aspens of Green Creek #monocounty #humboldttoiyabenationalforest #easternsierra #sierra #sierranevada

Arroyo San Jose after the recent storms #arroyosanjose #marincounty #water #landscapephotography #naturephotography

Arroyo San Jose after the recent storms #arroyosanjose #marincounty #water #landscapephotography #naturephotography

"In Chicago, of 92 people arrested for assaulting or impeding officers last fall, 74 cases have resulted in no charges; in 13 cases, charges were filed and dismissed; and five charged cases were still pending. . . there have been no convictions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

It’s not leadership anymore it’s a circus, and everyone’s fighting for center ring.

Of course, corrupt Judge Cannon is once again covering for Trump and is previous crimes. Her allegiance is to Trump, not the Constitution. She should be investigated and, if necessary, face impeachment and disbarment. apnews.com/article/trum...

“On February 6, four direct descendants of President Theodore Roosevelt wrote to United States senators to ask them to vote against a measure that opens up the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in Minnesota to the Chilean mining giant Antofagasta Plc.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Buck Gulch Falls #buckgulchfalls #waterfall #marincounty #landscapephotography #naturephotography

Buck Gulch Falls #buckgulchfalls #waterfall #marincounty #landscapephotography #naturephotography

“By summer 1890 it was no longer clear that the Republicans would keep their majority. The economy was faltering, and Americans blamed the tariffs.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

I just want to live in a country where the leader can’t enrich themselves with our tax dollars, the government does what the people want, and the wealthy have to follow the laws. You know, like a democracy.

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By the time he’s done, I’ll bet that at least a quarter of the national debt will just be money he stole.

“Don’t go – not with Trump in charge. It’s totally out of control over there. There’s no accountability. They don’t seem to need a reason for detaining you.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The Bridgeport Covered Bridge over the South Yuba River #bridgeportcoveredbridge #nevadacounty #southyubariverstatepark #americasstateparks #sierranevada

“In most democracies Trump’s reckless and wild abuse of power through his tariffs would cause the leader to be removed. The imposition of these tariffs against the will of Congress, the courts, our allies, and the American people. It’s clear grounds for removal.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

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