Monthly Archives: July 2020

‘Good Trouble’ makes me feel better

Posted on July 30, 2020 by sheilawill

I felt better as I watched Real President Obama eulogize John Lewis today. “We Shall Overcome,” belted out at the end of Lewis’s memorial service in Atlanta. Jumping to my feet dancing, clapping, and singing, I recalled participating in 1960s … Continue reading →

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“History has its eyes on you…”

Posted on July 15, 2020 by sheilawill

I’m angry. It’s one thing to denigrate political opponents who expect it. It’s another to cast doubt on an accomplished scientist who has saved numerous lives over a decades-long career. If anyone will save us from this pandemic it’s Dr. … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS, WTF?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by sheilawill

Wearing masks during a pandemic violates their rights, say right-wing naysayers. Taking away contraceptives from women who work for religious employers that disapprove of birth control doesn’t? Why does a boss decide if a woman can afford birth control? Justices Kagan … Continue reading →

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America WTF?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by sheilawill

Today’s NYTimes editorial says it all. All the policy changes to bring about the promise of America, what white Americans have mostly paid lip-service to these past four-hundred years. Read through the list of essential societal changes, such as NO … Continue reading →

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