There are moments in American history when the question is not which party will win, but whether self-government itself is working as intended. This feels like one of those moments. On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born into a…
What to do if ICE shows up at your door
I’m self-soothing during these “unprecedented times” by learning about my Constitutional rights and teaching others. I’m not a lawyer and I can’t offer legal advice, but I can offer resources. If you, your employees or your neighbors and friends are…
On No Kings Day, we passed the baton
Carrying my poster, I arrived early to meet Pam at her church, St. Paul A.M.E. on MLK Boulevard. I sat on a low wall to wait for her. The passenger window of the car parked in front of me opened….
How I’m preparing for No Kings Day
In the long-ago time when cell phones were becoming more ubiquitous, we were encouraged to put the letters ICE with the names of our contacts who should be called In Case of Emergency. Everyone knew if someone was in need…