“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” -Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution- Read that again. I know a lot of people who have spent their entire adult lives, politically, fixated on that one sentence. They haveContinueContinue reading “They Came for the Press, but I wasn’t a Journalist, So I didn’t Speak UP.”
Tag Archives: Members’ Voice
Yes, we WILL!
I have never had any doubt that the American people could stop Trump and his sycophantic mob from taking total control of our country. Could. I have not always been all that convinced that we Would. Trump is a bully and a coward, and he is surrounded by more of the same. He has beenContinueContinue reading “Yes, we WILL!”
The Golden Age?
A clear look at how “prosperity” is being defined and who it actually benefits. Using long-term consumer spending data, this piece contrasts hard economic facts with political spin, showing how gains have increasingly flowed to the top while the majority struggle just to get by. It challenges readers to question who today’s economy is really working for and why scapegoating has become a distraction from widening inequality.
The GOOD In U.S.
A reflection on where the country is headed and the choices still in front of us. This piece argues that while the United States is facing a deep democratic and moral crisis, renewal is still possible if people reject apathy, resist authoritarianism, and take responsibility for rebuilding a fairer, more just society together. The question is not what has been lost, but how we respond now.
Board of Peace? I Think Not
A sharp critique of the proposed “Board of Peace,” arguing it functions less as a peace initiative and more as a global protection racket. This piece frames the plan as transparent corruption, warning that it would turn diplomacy and even military power into tools of extortion, while sidelining the very people most affected. It challenges readers to stop granting the benefit of the doubt and confront what this moment means for democracy, accountability, and global stability.
Too Far Down the Rabbit Hole
A forceful reflection on spectacle, delusion, and power, this piece argues that public political theater is being used to distort reality and distract from real harms. It challenges the normalization of falsehoods, warns about the dangers of leaders untethered from accountability, and calls readers back to shared reality and action. The essay ends by refocusing attention on concrete demands and civic responsibility rather than manufactured distractions.
Democrats, Stop Playing Not to Lose
Using a familiar football analogy, this piece argues that Democratic leadership is repeating a costly mistake: playing it safe instead of playing to win. It contends that voters are demanding real change, not cautious centrism, and that recent elections show bold, people-centered campaigns can succeed. The essay calls on Democrats to stop hedging, listen to their constituents, and fight openly for policies that deliver fairness, security, and opportunity for all.
The RENEE GOOD Act
This essay argues that the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE laid the groundwork for a police state that now threatens everyone’s freedom. Using the killing of Renee Nicole Good as a turning point, it calls for repealing the Homeland Security Act, restoring civil liberties, and rejecting fear-based politics. The piece urges collective action to honor those harmed by unchecked federal power and to demand a future grounded in dignity, equality under the law, and true constitutional freedom.
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