Witnessing the contradictions and complexity of what is happening before us…🤯 Seems about right…

In Nov 2023, the WAPO ran a chilling piece on Trump's plans for a 2nd term. It was one of the early mentions of Project 2025. I wrote about it at the time. Looking back, it's remarkable how much has come true, except for Trump invoking the insurrection act. joycevance.substack.com/p/frogs-boil...

The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home. Consider signing the pledge of support action.everylibrary.org/dodschools via @everylibrary.bsky.social

My column: The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/o...

America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/o...

"Washington has become the court of Nero, an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers, and a jester high on ketamine in charge of purging the civil service. This is a tragedy for the free world, but it is first and foremost a tragedy for the United States."

If today’s Oval Office meeting was supposed to make Trump look tough, he is sadly mistaken. Trying to extort and humiliate a democratic ally invaded by Russia is a disgusting display of weakness and fealty to Putin.

The Trump administration is canceling presentations including book talks on important civil rights issues at the Carter Center & possibly elsewhere. Let’s celebrate these authors by buying & reading their books. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/a...

Wise man…

At what point do leaders in the GOP band together (since they seem to lack courage individually) & say enough is enough? The party of Reagan becomes the tool of Putin if they don’t, especially after last night.

If you are a public servant, or know one, this may be useful. A new organization, the Public Service Alliance, is offering advice on privacy and cybersecurity, physical safety, access to legal counsel and more. thepublicservicealliance.com/introducing-...

I support the rights of people to choose books that are appropriate for their families. No level of government should dictate the reading materials available to citizens of the United States. action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Given the unprecedented times we live in, Ive uploaded all recent health segments I’ve done on a range of topics. You can access them here. Completely free, goal is to ensure you and your families have the critical information you need. youtube.com/@vingupta202... cc: @mcuban.bsky.social

They did a study that being around, watching or listening to moving water for 20 minutes, improves your mood. Here's the black sand beach (lava) in Kona, Hawaii. Sound up. 🔊

The administration says it will conduct a comprehensive review of grant recipients' political and social ideology before resuming any funding. www.everylibrary.org/statement_om... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves. action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Haenyeo, the incredible female divers from Korea, in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, these resilient women face threats to their livelihood due to Japan's decision to release nuclear wastewater into the oceans. We must do better, as our survival is interdependent.

The USAF removed Tuskegee Airmen & Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII from basic training curriculum. For 30 years I promised these women I would not let them ever be forgotten again. We worked for decades to have them remembered. The Airmen too. Knowledge is power. 🗃️ www.msn.com/en-us/societ...

How do you respond to failure? I am reflecting on insights from this writer, particularly about understanding internal triggers and finding curiosity instead of placing blame. What thoughts come to mind when you think about responding to failure?