This is one of the most important essays I've read on the Trump Regime and our upcoming elections.

News about what is happening in our name in Venezuela from a former US Deputy Chief of Mission in Venezuela.

For those interested in keeping up with the war of aggression and land grabbing by Putin, this is a good addition to your inbox. Free and paid subscriptions available. BTW. I think Ukraine is winning SLAVA UKRAINE

Steady State is one of my favorite newsletters. Be prepared. There are a lot a good talking points in this article. steadystate1.substack.com/p/common-sen...

Please allow this to sink in. This is intentionally depriving families with children & elders living with them of food as grocery prices are surging. This will result in nutritional deficiencies. Health issues will follow as families can't afford insurance. Be mad as hell!

Just saying hi! I will be reading the news, and you know how I am -- I will be sharing. I will try not to make it all depressing. No hopelessness!

We are all in this together.

This is beautiful. Remember the heroes. They are the ones to inspire us so we can live up to them.

A comprehensive look at our foreign affairs. Let me know if you want more of this kind of writing.

Antitrust laws. Good little tutorial.

"We have to accelerate."

The Voting Rights class is in courtesy of Prof. Christopher Armitage.

Dan Rather is still keeping tabs on our federal government for us. Read this one. He and his Steady staff had a lot of tabs open on this wide-open grift.

This is probably the best piece of writing you will have the chance to read all week. I hope it helps you to see what is important in all its myriad ways and to keep your feet firmly planted. Speak your truth. I cannot recommend Tom's Substack more highly. Please support him and his truth-telling.

To begin a new series on civic virtues, I want to give you this for reflection. It's from Benjamin Franklin, one of my favorite Founders and generally a great men.

Up and at 'em, people. It's a whole new week!

Our President's last outing.

For readers who are serious about being change agents at the state level during this time of upheaval, from Professor Armitage.

I hope that this will clear up unanswered questions about the SCOTUS ruling on the Voting Rights Act. The weeks have been rich for learning. You'll find links for some I found the best, and a couple from me from previously published essays. Please comment for all of our benefits.

Go get 'em Democratic Senator Adam Smith!

Do you feel you need some help to process last week before you head into this week? Me too. I've got you.

Oh, look, I found something to make me as angry as the "harm reduction encourages drug use". The Trump regime thinks a disabled adult should live on their own on less than $1,000/month or live in an institution rather than live with family.

I simply cannot articulate how angry this makes me. CRETINS!!

Thanks Maureen. Great colors!!

Hello friends. It has been an arduous recovery journey for a writer. post-surgery. I've put this together for all of us. This has been a hard 5 weeks! Stand strong resisters!

Good morning! It is #caturday !! Big Red here will not help with your chore list. He's the overseer! Have a blessed day, everyone.

Some talking points for those so inclined to use them.

For 60 years, this Catholic Charity in Miami has fed and sheltered immigrant children. Here is a thought--for all the Trump voters who have crossed over now, send your contributions to this charity! MAKE THE REGIME BLINK! Daily Beast

Good morning, Bluesky fliers! Now, it is up to you to make it a good day!

Why does he have to be such a constant drain on all of us?

Harry was in the zone for our times here. Don't miss this inspiring yet cautionary take from a writer who knows what he is talking about -- and knows who we are and what we are up against.

Your second cup of coffee is waiting. Have a great day.

It's the start of a new week. What will you focus your time, talents, and resources on?

What a week!! Go with me here to delve into our thoughts and feelings about it and then to gather strength from each other.

Happy #Caturday!! Don't worry, my friends. A little bit of an... interesting" hair day is okay. It might be your greatest strength. What should we name this obviously strong fighter for democracy and the Republic? (Photo: Candle Cat and Cauldron )

Today's bon mot, "June 6, 1944 D-Day prayer, President Roosevelt said that American soldiers “fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.”

Good morning bluesky fliers!

On genocide from Prof. Timothy Snyder, one of the world's experts on authoritarianism.

Hey Bluesky fliers! I'm back! I got hacked and getting back on with all of you has been a challenge. But now? Good to see you. Let me know how you are! I'm going to go read the news. Expect a lot of updates.