What can we do when we can't trust the government? A couple of really important things, actually.

A thought experiment about the two-party system. As the Democratic party becomes more diverse, is it realistic for them to be able to find a single party leader given the division resulting from said diversity? What do you think?

There's no sugar-coating it; the state of the US is dismal right now. And, unless things change in a BIG WAY (and soon), there may well be no turning back. We need to break from the current regime, and we need it now.

When and if the US survives the current regime, no apology will be enough to make things right to the rest of the world, in my opinion. So what can be done?

How do we celebrate a new year which could easily be a dumpster fire? Concentrate on things which make you happy, to the exclusion of pretty much all else (in spurts).

Knowledge is power. But how can we trust what we hear/read? This is my current conundrum. I have a few ideas. Do you?

Rant warning! I have pretty much had it with everything I read and see these days. Here's what's on my mind.

250 years ago, Paul Revere warned, on a midnight ride, that "The British [were] coming," which kicked off the American Revolution. Now is the time for another midnight ride to protect our democracy.

Thanksgiving feels different this year for many people and families. Let's respect the need for self-care this year.

We need to learn from our mistakes and rethink the future of the USA. Let's start with improving education and bringing back civility.

Learn, vote, & do something to save democracy in the US. Read on to find out how.

You know things are bad if I'm delving into politics. If you have any hope of the US remaining a democracy, you have no choice...