Empathy in Progress
Trump Takes Action Against Iran Nuclear Development; Does Not Obtain Congressional Approval
I truly have no words for what we have witnessed this week. Event set in motion from the 2018 US withdrawal by Trump from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, have led to missile strikes in Iran. Despite reports from US Intelligence agencies stating Iran was not producing nuclear weapons, the President authorized…
June 9-15, 2025 News
Anti-ICE Protests Break Out in LA Last week, ICE began raids throughout southern California, leading to protests in downtown LA. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Brass sharply condemned the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops, for which Newsom has since sued the President. Next, the President ordered 700 Marines into the streets, against US…
Now Is Not the Time For Political Apathy
I understand how overwhelming it is to be partial to the political process. Consistently, there is information flying at everyone, and there are events that happen day-to-day that make daily news difficult to follow, and even harder to be up-to-date. I get it. Trust me. But right now is not the time to ignore what…
South Dakota Call to Action
I have a Call to Action for anyone who may stumble on this post. Now is the time to contact your state senators. I will be speaking directly to my neighbors in South Dakota, specifically. Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House by one vote. 215-214. One single Representative stood between us and this hideous…
Woman in Georgia’s Body Is Being Kept Alive As An Incubator
Unfortunately I cannot include the full text of the Georgia “Heartbeat Bill” due to the length, but here is a portion of the bill: Georgia’s abortion laws are considered some of the most strict in the nation. Exceptions exist in the case of medical emergency, pregnancies’ resulting from rape or incest (before 20 weeks), or…
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