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Letter From Home: “Conversations” 11/13/25
It was a beautiful night in Madison. Clear skies and the temperature was 46 degrees. For November at 9 PM, I call that a win. As such. I put the top down on the convertible and set off to pick my better half up from Dane County Airport. With many days of news stories about… Continue reading
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Moral Courage In Face Of Trump’s Autocracy
Speaking with a longtime friend this afternoon, I again heard what many have told me over the past months. “I go two or three days without listening to the news, as it is so upsetting, as it makes me depressed.” While I respect that perspective, our home is tied much closer to the daily events… Continue reading
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Fallout From Government Shutdown: Justified Democratic Anger, GOP’s Unhappy Marriage To Trump
The messy ending to the nation’s longest government shutdown was not to the liking of most Democrats, but it was probably inevitable given the state of play in Washington. The issue that propelled Democrats to take a stand is the dramatic premium increases for the ACA and the real threat that some in the nation… Continue reading
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Supreme Court Rejects Revisiting Gay Marriage, Homophobe Loses Decade-Long Hate-Filled Journey
I admit to having felt part relief and part disbelief with the news headline that splashed on my newsfeed today. I simply could not fathom that we are even needing to again swat down the hatemongers when it comes to gay marriage. The headlines from multiple news sources basically read the same. The Supreme Court… Continue reading
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Another Trump Gift to Big Business, Blow To Ordinary Americans
One of the many reasons people approved of President Joe Biden was due to the much-needed Direct File program run by the IRS. It was a free online program that allowed taxpayers to submit federal returns directly without paying for commercial software or tax preparation businesses to do the work. I thought the program was… Continue reading
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Doty Land Podcast: Calvin Coolidge Had To Take Oath Of Office Twice
Without doubt, the most unique swearing-in of any of our American presidents occurs in Vermont with the administration of the oath of office to Calvin Coolidge. Former radio broadcaster Gregory Humphrey sets the mood and then layers on the facts. This is how history should sound and feel. Continue reading
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Still Shapes Us
For all the chaos and turbulence that blast their way into our lives, some constant mainstays continually comfort us and remind us that not everything needs to be upended. A few weeks ago, James and I bought the latest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, that humble, yellow-jacketed companion of what is described as a… Continue reading
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America’s Democratic Soul In Words From Federal Judge Sara Ellis
A powerful example of judicial reasoning and leadership was demonstrated today by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis as she issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz, She stated top government officials lied in their testimony about threats that protesters posed and… Continue reading
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Red Flag Law Makes For Another Election Night Success
It felt really good on Election Night to see determined voters and concerned citizens take a stand. In state after state, contest after contest, there was a clear message being sent that no one could miss. Concerns about our democracy as evidenced by Pennsylvania ballots piling up to secure the underpinning of their Supreme Court.… Continue reading
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The Penny Is Proof Process Of Governing Matters
Be it how your local neighborhood association conducts its business or how the federal government operates for all, one thing links them both. An upfront process must be undertaken that brings together facts and data through the input of diverse perspectives so to shape a desired policy goal. Readers to this blog know that I… Continue reading
Caffeinated Politics
Opinions And Musings By Gregory Humphrey. "Why should I not learn something new every day, and, if I can, shine a light into the eye of my heart?" Mirza Saleh
Caffeinated Politics 