What Impedes Your Positive Civic Actions?

What Impedes Your Positive Civic Actions?

Since Trump waged his campaign heavily on the promise of a better economy, let’s focus there today, an issue that concerns people of all political inclinations, a common concern, beyond the unfortunate culture wars ripping us apart.

Are you better off this month than you were last April? Or last November? …Dr. Dolly reflects on the historical rise of Nazism and draws parallels to current societal shifts, questioning what prevents individuals from taking civic action against perceived oppression. The author presents ten potential “action thwarters,” such as apathy, ignorance, fear, and despair, encouraging readers to identify their own barriers and consider that even small actions can contribute to the common good.

Economic Upheaval

Economic Upheaval

Since Trump waged his campaign heavily on the promise of a better economy, let’s focus there today, an issue that concerns people of all political inclinations, a common concern, beyond the unfortunate culture wars ripping us apart.

Are you better off this month than you were last April? Or last November? …

2025 “Delights”

2025 “Delights”

The first quarter of 2025 is even more horrible than I expected, though none of it should actually surprise anyone who has been paying attention. As a former journalist, journalism teacher and professor, and natural news addict, I have been paying attention, long dreading exactly this, yet things are now worse than I envisioned. …

Inching forward

Inching forward

I just realized I say that a lot lately:

Inching forward.
I’m inching forward.
At least I’m inching forward.
Or to support a friend:
I’m glad you are inching forward.
Often the phrase is spoken during or about recovery from surgery or serious illness.
Those realities are pretty relevant lately, doncha know? …