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Category Archives: Justice
Vote 2021
In four days we complete our 2021, off-year election. The murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police have put Minneapolis on the world stage. Now, the world is watching to see how we Minneapolitans use our democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged City Council, Election Day, January 6, Mayor, Minneapolis, Police Reform, politics, Rent Control, Republicans, Voter Suppression
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An Urgent Alarm
Friday night, I sat paralyzed watching the Rachel Maddow Show. Her hour was an urgent alarm jammed with bad news. The Insurrection is well entrenched in our government and our society. We barely survived January 6th . The people most … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, Justice, OpEd, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged Coup d"etat, Danger, Democracy, Democrats, GOP, Insurrection, Liberals, Neoconservative, Trump
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The Hardest Job In The World
I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Climate Change, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Afghanistan, Civil Society, climate emergency, Common Good, Creative Problem Solving, Democracy, Diversity, evidence-based, Insurrection, Job Approval, Joe Biden, Leadership, politics, Republicans
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United States No Longer
As I write this my anger is intense. I must watch what I say so that I can keep some very good friends. Yet, I’m beginning to wonder if that is possible. Tonight, has been my tipping point and I … Continue reading
Rose With Bee
Even with reasonable people in the White House the enemy relentlessly bullies, threatens and intimidates. At this precious moment in which we could be making historic changes to improve every American’s quality of life a couple of Democrats still find … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, United States
Tagged Dystopian, Republicans, Traitor
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Civil War 2021
As I started this blog, I was watching the remains of Officer Brian Sicknick being placed in state under the Capitol’s Rotunda. It is an honor that is given to few people. He earned it. He is the US Capitol … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, In Memoriam, Justice, Politics, United States
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