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February 7, 2026

The Sewer of Racism Donald Trump Has Chosen — And Wants Others To Swim In

There are moments in public life when the mask slips, when the pretense dissolves, and what remains is the raw, unvarnished truth of a person’s character. Donald Trump’s decision to amplify a grotesque, racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama is one of those moments. It is not a gaffe. It is not a lapse.… Continue reading

Barack Obama, donald-trump, ethics, Michelle Obama, Morals, Racism, Society

Barack Obama, blacks, donald-trump, ethics, fred-trump, history, Michelle Obama, Morals, politics, Racism
February 3, 2026

Senator Baldwin Correct: ICE Should Not Operate From Behind Masks

In a democratic society, government power is supposed to be exercised openly. Accountability is not a luxury that can be tossed aside when it is uncomfortable. Yet Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increasingly adopted the practice of covering agents’ faces during operations that we witness daily on newscasts or in our newspapers. ICE agents appear… Continue reading

Congress, ICE, immigrants, Racism, Ron Johnson, Senator Baldwin

ICE, immigrants, immigration, masks, news, politics, Racism, Ron Johnson, Senator Baldwin
February 1, 2026

Fitchburg Man’s Story Echoes Fear About Ice in 2026

In the Sunday edition of the Wisconsin State Journal, a story about what to know if you’re approached by ICE caught my attention. This weekend, when placing a couple of books into a Little Library station in our neighborhood, I saw brochures with the same information being provided to passersby. While I very much agree… Continue reading

Dane County, ICE, immigrants, Racism, Uncategorized

christianity, civil-rights, Dane County, ethics, fitchburg, ICE, immigrants, politics, Racism, republican, wisconsin
January 1, 2026

Let This Be Our Path For 2026

There is a story I would like to retell as we start the New Year. The story resonates given what our nation witnessed in 2025. The growing revulsion with the overly broad, callous, and demeaning manner in which the Trump Administration has harmed untold numbers of Brown people and severely disrupted communities nationwide needs a… Continue reading

donald-trump, ethics, Racism, Society

ethics, faith, god, hispanics, ICE, iraq, moms, Racism
November 18, 2025

Standing Up To Donald Trump’s Bullying

When it comes to being bullied, there is only one way to react. By being determined. In the opening days of my high school years, I found myself sprawled on the cafeteria floor with my tray and food all about due to being purposely tripped. A few anti-gay words were slung my way just for… Continue reading

Constitution, donald-trump, politics

bullies, bullying, chicago, donald-trump, history, ICE, melissa-conyears-ervin, news, politics, Racism
October 22, 2025

Rampant Racism In Trump Administration: Look Who Is Elevated Or Fired

There is no way to consume this news without severe indigestion. In recent days we have read and heard about Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Paul Ingrassia to serve as special counsel of the United States, a role charged in part with safeguarding federal whistleblowers from retaliation. We also know that as Trump elevates confirmed… Continue reading

conservatives, donald-trump, Racism, republicans

conservatives, donald-trump, news, paul-ingrassia, politics, project-2025, Racism, republicans

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David Crowley For Governor

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