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What we need now is courage

When we capitulate to fear, it only emboldens those who wield it for power.
March 27, 2025

The American way

The politics of hate and fear are as old as humankind but have become even more hardened here in the United States over the last four decades. Looking out over the current hostile political landscape, the words “We the People,” “One Nation,” and “E Pluribus Unum” seem less aspirational than anachronistic. But some of us … Continued
August 31, 2020

What the politics of fear has cost us

We bought a boat. That’s what hundreds of people in Alabama did. They all chipped in and bought a nice, big boat for a bona fide scam artist. They also dumped thousands of dollars into the disheveled pockets of Nazi-whisperer Steve Bannon.  And we tried to give more. Boy, did we try.  The president of … Continued
August 21, 2020

Roy Moore says not to give in to fear

Former chief justice and former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is urging Americans “not to give in to fear.” “As you know, the Chinese virus has shaken our Country, created havoc in the stock market, and has left people asking the questions… what’s next?” Moore said on social media addressing his supporters. “As businesses remain … Continued
March 25, 2020

Stay calm, stop hoarding

Grocery shelves are empty, no milk, toilet paper or eggs, and even grass-fed beef that sells for nine-dollars a pound is gone. But that’s not because there’s a lack of food, it’s because people are making panic-purchases and hoarding. We are better than that. “There’s plenty of food and plenty of things in the supply … Continued
March 19, 2020