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What We Actually Celebrate on July 4th

July 4, 1776 was not the founding of the United States of America.

Jul 3

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June 2026

We Have Become the Weird Neighbor

The 250th anniversary of the founding of this country is weeks away, and I find myself thinking about the last time we marked a milestone like this.

Jun 24

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April 2026

When the Witness Becomes the Reporter

I woke up this morning and, as I was making coffee, MS Now was playing in the background.

Apr 26

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Checkmate

I saw the photograph in my feed on Sunday morning and I stopped scrolling.

Apr 20

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"You Have No Idea"

She’s at a podium.

Apr 5

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March 2026

The Paper of Record. This Was Their Record.

A follow up to The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Post

Mar 30

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

We Are the Archive Now.

Mar 30

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Participate Joyfully

The warrior’s approach

Mar 21

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February 2026

Stop Fighting the Government. Start Engaging the Narcissism.

The Pattern We Need to See

Feb 7

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January 2026

Where We Focus Our Energy When the Fight Gets Long

The Pattern We Need to See

Jan 8

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December 2025

Tomorrow the Window Closes

I keep opening the spreadsheet and closing it again.

Dec 14, 2025

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Here's How We Can Make Health Care Happen

Your one action to make this happen is at the bottom of this post. Read the story first—it matters—then scroll down for what to do.

Dec 3, 2025

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