Reading Time: 3 minutes his democracy is not going to save itself. The chaos and the forces at work trying to tear it apart are powerful.
vanessa burnette
Reading Time: 7 minutes One of the reasons that we got here to this moment is because of a lack of empathy. It’s also obviously because of selfishness and greed and racism and fear and a whole long list of other stuff. But empathy plays a part.
Reading Time: 2 minutes The world’s total crisis machine is ramping up right now. Quickly. Simultaneously.
Every country. Every state. Every city.
Reading Time: 8 minutes It is always darkest before the dawn, and there is more darkness to come. This post is not intended to spread fear. It is intended to spread awareness.
We are better able to face risk when we understand what’s out there. There are some very, very deep vulnerabilities in the US. Recognizing that they exist will help us to navigate the shock when the unbelievable hits. And it will.
The way out is together.
- Engage
None of us know the best way forward, but I know we are (mostly) all trying to figure it out.
by Confluenceby ConfluenceReading Time: 5 minutes None of us know the best way forward, but I know we are (mostly) all trying to figure it out.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Republicans are good at activating voter resentment. They’re not good at dissipating that resentment by actually serving voters and their needs. Outside of voters’ needs to stay angry. That anger keeps Republicans and their wealthy friends in office.
It doesn’t change lives and communities for the better.
We can.