Rereading “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. She’s over dramatic, and in a Victorian style that has not aged well. But the underlying story is powerful and surprising apropos for our time. All the excuses and justifications we make for not doing what we know is right! Humanity doesn’t change quickly, if at all. 😢

Vespers fire.

Of course. Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off - www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

GO GIRL!

AN EXCELLENT READ...THERE ARE DIRRENCES IN PRESIDENTS. TOO BAD PEOPLE DON'T READ ANY MORE, THEY JUST TIK TOK IT FOR A MINUTE AT A TIME. ***THIS IS A MUST READ*** PLEASE, FOR ME! inpursuit.substack.com/p/abraham-li...

Listening to Obama’s library opening speech. I was reminded why it believed he was the right man at the right time. Though a corporate he was a significant shift for America. If we can survive the current backlash it will open the way for meaningful Progress. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...

A nearly perfect Oregon afternoon sky.

Kicking back on a nearly perfect Oregon afternoon. ❤️

An interesting quote for our time of immortality. “My father once told me that respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.” — “Dune” by Frank Hebert

And here we are! 😄🤪

Being in opposite sides does not prevent people from connecting. An excellent interview, well worth the listen! www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...

"When you're silent, your silence condones it. Thus, whatever you believe in goes down the drain." Jennifer Tindugan-Adoviso

"We begin with the simple historical fact that Jesus was a Jew . . . The second important fact for our consideration is that Jesus was a poor Jew . . . The third fact is that Jesus was a member of a minority group in the midst of a larger dominant and controlling group." Howard Thurman

The Dems could do this if they were willing to rebel against their corporate masters and once again become the party of We the People. Spoiler alert. The 3 thing: Think, Talk, Act differently. The article is better than that. But that’s what it comes down to. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Data centers and where to find them. www.brockovichdatacenter.com

A BFD! 🙄 www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

“Pelley didn’t hold back. He said management had instructed him to inject falsehoods into a politically sensitive story & had begun inviting politicians to choose which correspondents they wanted to interview them. He refused to go along with the corrupt chumminess” open.substack.com/pub/defiance...

Seen on the road. Even the dump trucks are getting political! 😄🤪

Every single one of them pushed for the release of the Epstein files

Texans in Houston, showing up for James Talarico. 🙌💪👏✊️👇

apple.news/Ahs7FnqxCTla... We in US are truly living under an EVIL Government! We must CONDEMN all Trump’s bullshit “250 years of ‘Liberty & Justice For All’”celebrations. We LIVE under a TOTALLY CORRUPT DICTATORSHIP!

If true, I think this means he is foreseeing a time where he will be held accountable. That is a VERY good sign for us! "Peter Thiel has temporarily relocated his family to Argentina, enrolled his children in school there, and bought property." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/w...

In case it wasn't obvious how big this problem is: Trump Jr. married Epstein's accountant's daughter.

So there!!! 😄🤪🙄 www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...

Finally!!! ‘During his remarks, Massie identified three men: Leon Black, the former CEO of Apollo Global Management; Jes Staley, the former Barclays CEO; and Leslie Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands. He argued the redactions were unjustified and called for deeper scrutiny into the case.’

#California says #Amazon used pressure on vendors & pricing tactics to keep competitor prices high, effectively inflating consumer costs. Amazon denies wrongdoing; lawsuit proceeds in state court. #PriceFixing #ConsumerProtections #Monopoly #CostOfLiving #CorporateGreed tinyurl.com/2mtvc7mc

Well, of course! Duh. 😄🤪

I believe I can explain MAGA in one sentence taken from the villain in a show I was watching: “I just wanted to feel powerful.” It explains everything.

Heading for Powell’s in war torn Portland. 😄🙄

We are transitioning from the prelude stage to the actual destruction of Empire. Yes, it’s hard to pay attention, I know it is for me because it can be overwhelming. But hey, there are still deck chairs to be rearranged! 😳🙄😢

As it was in the days of the Carpenter, so it is now. 😢

Wildwood Homestead Twilight

Yep

Now that he's safely dead let's praise him. Dead men make convenient heroes. It is easier to build monuments than to build a better world. We teach our children he was great knowing the cause for which he Lived is still a cause, the dream for which he died is still a dream. Carl Wendell Hines, Jr.

Cool. Another glass wall breaks. www.nbcsports.com/horse-racing...

From a friend. To which I can only say “Amen!” ‘Seriously, there's been enough talk. It's time to take action. Vote progressive blue all the way down ticket. ‘

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What are we willing to do to stop this? How Trump is moving to control US elections, one state at a time - www.reuters.com/investigatio...

"If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again." Sojourner Truth Ain't I a Woman

Time to start another war? 😳🙄 As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward - www.reuters.com/world/us/new...

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Hear hear! "Anyone who claims to be fighting against the problem of oppression and does not analyze the exploitive role of capitalism is either naive or an agent of the enemies of freedom." James H. Cone A Black Theology of Liberation

What's a mother to do?

Too good!

Something to think about: It’s no longer about facts or even ethics or morality. Now it’s just about “what tribe do I belong to.” Rational or ethical argument is now irrelevant. God have mercy. We’re going up need it.

It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities.

Despite Israel’s genocide—these 7 Democratic Senators voted AGAINST a resolution to block sale of weapons to Israel 🔵Blumenthal (CT) 🔵Coons (DE) 🔵Cortez-Masto (NV) 🔵Fetterman (PA) 🔵Gillibrand (NY) 🔵Rosen (NV) 🔵Schumer (NY) Vote these 7 fascists out. A record 40 Dems voted to block. Vote failed 59-40

Call to Activism 🚨HUGE! In a stunning win for his tax the rich plan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani just reached a deal with Governor Kathy Hochul tax second homes valued over $5 million owned by out-of-state residents. The taxes will generate $500 million annually for the state. This is amazing.👏👏👏👏👏👏💙😎

Maybe there is hope.