In the poem “First They Came”, Pastor Martin Niemoller spelled out the progression of fascism takeovers as a result of the Nazi’s ultimately coming for him. He was a man…
Author: Melissa DeLong
Where Do We Go From Here?
Reflecting on the past and looking to the future is always personal. Where have I been, what have I done, how do I move forward, and what do I need…
No Kings Day 2.0
Join us for a fun day of community as we rally around the notion of No Kings in the USA. 249 years with No Kings is a theme that we…
No Difference
As my granddaughter was reading to me this week, she started reading a poem by Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” called “No Difference”. We stopped at the end and…
Dog Days of Summer
It’s been quite the summer and too many changes to keep up with the ever growing reality of the Authoritarian playbook being played out in front of our very eyes….
Highlighting Local Elections
In todays political polarization, we need to look to our local communities to better serve us and build on that for a stronger future. Here are a few resources to…
NO KINGS DAY INFO
Join us for a day of fun! Here is a rough itinerary and map for getting to the event with approved parking. If you aren’t joining us to resist the…
10 Lessons
Lessons for building a stronger movement as noted in the image below is a reminder of how the country should be. Not divided but “…indivisible, with liberty and justice for…
Everything Is Political, Helen!
As I reflect on our American History, country, global relationships, neighbors next door, personal relationships, work, healthcare, food, and even religious beliefs; I can’t think of a single thing we…
Talking Politics with Friends and Family
As everyone knows, it’s unhealthy to talk politics over a family dinner or holiday meal. Or is it? Political outcomes affects everyone, so it might be in all of our…