Free Press Launches 'Pressing Issues' “The newsletter cuts through the noise to cover the fight for news and information that strengthen democracy.” PRESS RELEASE Free Press publicly launched Pressing Issues, a twice-weekly newsletter, designed…
Shave White Or You’re Gone
According to Defense Secretary Hegseth, a shaving skin condition makes for a less strong fighting force. And, if you have that condition, you will be kicked out of the military. Reminder: “About 60% of…
Monday Ménage, With A + 1: Leaders Are Freedom Fighters
Burns. Murphy. King. Ginsberg. It is unthinkable that a national government which represents women should ignore the issue of the right of all women to political freedom ~ Lucy Burns We want…
Sunday In The Park
With New Friends and Old Friends (more…)
Friday Serenade: Mother Earth’s Beauty Is Our Peace, And Our Power
Yes, we are living through tumultuous days. It can be scary. However, reminding each other every day that if we stand together we hold the power; it is on display all around us. ~…
2025.9.11 The Lady Is Still Standing
WayBack Wednesday: Republican Traitors In House, Senate Cheer On Their Fuhrer
“As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force, fellow Republicans in Congress — where authorization for such actions is supposed to originate — have done little but cheer him on. That’s…
Dems, Don’t Be Afraid. Be Like Pritzker…
More Pritzker, Less Newsom • Great Read from Truthdig • The country needs righteous anger and sharp, rousing defenses of progressive “Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time…
Prove You Are A Citizen Or You’re Going To Jail
On Monday, the Six Sycophant Supremes “reversed a temporary restraining order that banned the Trump administration from stopping people solely based on their race, language or job.” (more…)
Names, Dates, and History
Last week, Trump signed another of his now World famous executive orders. This new 'order', signed on Friday, September 5, 2025, changes the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Trump likes the…
Monday Ménage: Ethics. Anxieties. Of Our Time.
Martin. Harrington. Wright. Politicians were mostly people who'd had too little morals and ethics to stay lawyers ~ George R.R. Martin. There is a familiar America. It is celebrated in speeches and…
Just A Thought…
« Respect The Beauty of Mother Earth … Live With Dignity » A reciprocal relationship with the Universe is lived within a concept of ‘natural laws’ (Mother Earth). Used as a how-to book, Universal…
Taking Control Of The Scary
Living in the U.S. today is scary. Unaffordable healthcare, cost of basic groceries, inflation, unemployment, hate, racism, school shootings, rich vs poor, law and order only for some, white nationalism, Christian nationalism, and, of…
Friday Serenade: No! No! No! No Kings…
No Kings Movement Announces Next Day of Nationwide Actions for Oct 18 "No Kings is a non-violent movement that continues to rise stronger, and we’re uniting once again to remind the world: America has…
Why Is U.S. Government Still Hiding Tufts University Student Rümeysa Öztürk Arrest Records
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) filed a Freedom of Information (FOIA) lawsuit for records of Öztürk's arrest. But FPF was told by the government “that it wouldn’t release any information because doing so…
September Is Hunger Action Month
Working Together - Ending Hunger Each September, Hunger Action Month unites millions to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger. Together, we all make a difference. Take Action - Visit Feeding…
Demand Clean Affordable Energy Future
Tell NY’s Energy Authority: We Demand a Clean, Just, and Affordable Energy Future Via NY Renews The recently released New York State Energy Plan shows NY missing key climate law mandates, and includes false…
Happy Labor Day 2025 – Rallies and Solidarity
Organizers are spotlighting Trump as the central figure in their protests, with specific events planned outside Trump Towers in New York and Chicago. Dubbed the “Trump Tower TACO rally,” these gatherings will feature restaurant…
Personal Note: Return To The Trenches
When election results on 6 November 2024 showed Donald Trump had won the Presidency, for me it was like getting punched in the face, repeatedly. I mean - repeatedly! My sarcasm of the earlier…
Good Luck, America. Looks Like We’re Going To Need It
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This Is It. Stand Up Speak Up Or Suffer The Consequences
Friday Serenade: Stand Up, Smile, And Vote
Time For All Good Women And Men To Come To The Aid Of Their Country (more…)
Press Freedom: Danger In Swing States
* Hard Times For Press Freedom and Journos * A new report just out from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) takes a deep dive into press freedom in four U.S. ‘swing states’ just days ahead…
WayBack Wednesday: Election, And Danger Repeated
Filth and Fascism "The point here is that fascism is on full display, openly: no dog whistles, no plausible deniability" (more…)
Monday Ménage, With A + 3: Speaking To Us
"The Generals and Admirals Speak to America" The former president [Trump] “is the most dangerous person to this country … A fascist to the core.” General Mark Milley, USA (ret) served as chairman…
Friday Serenade: The Plague
~ The Traitor Is The Plague ~ Leading Civil Rights Lawyer Shows 20 Ways Trump Is Copying Hitler's Early Rhetoric, Policies (more…)
WayBack Wednesday: Defined
•• A General Speaks •• Investigative journalist at the New York Times, Michael S. Schmidt, had a recent sit-down with retired Marine General John Kelly. Kelly was Trumps's homeland security secretary and from 2017…
Monday Ménage: Democracy. Culture. Respect.
~ Menchú Tum. Morales. Escalante. ~ Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the…
Friday Serenade: Maybe …. His Own?
Barack Obama gave a speech on October 10 in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state, to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris. His lighthearted jab can be considered part of a broader strategy to…