There seems to be a lot of misinformation being spread about import tariffs. OK, maybe it's better to be direct and say lies. Either the president is misinformed, stupid, or lying when he explains that tariffs are a tax on China. They are not. Tariffs are a tax paid by the importer of goods. Tariffs … Continue reading Tariffs 101
Attempted Identity Theft
Someone tried to still my identity, They failed. What I did can help you too.
First They Came For…
I was out with a friend last night. Told her I was trying to get on Trump's enemies list. She was a bit surprised. First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I … Continue reading First They Came For…
An Addendum
I try my best to proofread before I publish a post. I've always focused on the body of the message, not on the title. I guess I'll need to expand to cover it all. When I saw that I had published "I Stand wit Ukraine" I wondered if I was watching Good Fellas and Joe … Continue reading An Addendum
I Stand with Ukraine
I've seen posts on social media that claim standing with Ukraine is standing against the United States. This allegation is so false that it barely qualifies as ridiculous. When I stand with Ukraine I stand with Democracy. When I stand with Ukraine I stand with the millions who fought and died to end Nazism and … Continue reading I Stand with Ukraine
Poland 1939. Ukraine 2025?
Is the planned meeting of Trump and Putin to discuss the division of Ukraine? What will happen to the rest of Europe under a Trump/Putin alliance? And what are the parallels between today and the events that lead to World War Two?
Joy
I've been thinking a lot lately about joy, specifically about Black joy. I previously wrote that "It's OK to Feel Good", that if we lose hope then we've lost everything
Turning Red!
How can you be the pebble, resist. Here's an idea....
I Agree
There is a crisis before us that could be the end of the United States, of democracy as we know them.
Shut It Down!
A little while ago I sent the following message to Katherine Clark, my representative in Congress. She is the second highest member in leadership of the Democratic Caucus. I sent similar emails to my Senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. Regarding the current CR ending on March 14, 2025, please do nothing to help bail … Continue reading Shut It Down!