Civics

The Cross They Built For Booker To Bear

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I’ve been actively at odds with Democrats since 2015—despite many seasons since, of bending over and taking exactly what they tell me to, exactly how they tell me to, without lube most days; always chasing after the dangling carrot of human dignity they promise, promise, promise but never actually hand over. My beef today, as … Continue reading The Cross They Built For Booker To Bear

Parts 3 & 4: What Do I Do Now? And, Aren’t the Democrats Gonna Do Something?

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I'll begin by sharing my response to a friend, after she sent me the article linked here, "Call It what It Is – A Coup": "Speaking the truth about what is happening is difficult and unpleasant. Hearing the truth is also difficult and unpleasant. But the longer we fail to recognize the current situation for … Continue reading Parts 3 & 4: What Do I Do Now? And, Aren’t the Democrats Gonna Do Something?

“We’ve Invited the People of Color. Where Are They?”

~ Brandyn Gallagher

I believe that transparency is fundamental to Democracy, and fundamental to healthy community building. I hope the organizations who've inspired this post will share this belief, as it forms the basis upon which I write the following in a spirit of goodwill and community healing: Last night I attended my first-ever local Democrats meeting. I'd … Continue reading “We’ve Invited the People of Color. Where Are They?”