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Society & Politics

A Dangerous Precedent

A Quick Word Before We Begin In the age of TikTok headlines and 24-hour news cycles, stories come and go at warp speed. Even major developments—like the string of settlements between powerful institutions and Donald Trump—are quickly overshadowed by the… Read more →

07/30/25
Society & Politics

Still in Business: How Trump’s Refusal to Divest Shattered Presidential Norms

Americans expect their presidents to work for the people, not for personal profit. Traditionally, presidents have gone to great lengths to separate themselves from their private financial interests. But Donald Trump broke that norm in 2016, and he did it… Read more →

07/29/25
Life & Perspective

What Symbols Say…and What They Don’t

Content Note: This post explores personal safety, public perception, and disability. It examines the powerful role of symbolism in shaping how we see each other. It includes candid reflections on behavior, clothing, and stereotyping. My goal is to examine how… Read more →

07/28/25
Society & Politics

Presidents Shouldn’t Get to Undo Progress With a Pen Stroke

The United States has a problem. A structural one. A whiplash problem. This past week made it impossible to ignore. First, reports surfaced about a potential rollback of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding. Then came news that the U.S. had pulled… Read more →

07/23/25
Life & Perspective

Lost in Translation on the Bus

The other night, I was waiting for the Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers match to start on Apple TV. The screen hadn’t gone live yet, so there was the usual pregame placeholder: “The game will begin shortly.” Nothing revolutionary—except it wasn’t just… Read more →

07/20/25
Life & Perspective

When the Seats Are Gone Before We Even Have a Chance: The Quiet Battle for ADA Accessibility at Concerts

An article in the Star Tribune debated whether the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand lineup is “subpar” or just misunderstood. It had me thinking, but probably not in the way the author intended. The article focused on whether the lineup… Read more →

07/17/25
Life & Perspective

Writing What Moves Me

This was supposed to be just a Facebook post… I didn’t plan on writing this post. It started as a quiet, reflective moment. You realize just how much you’ve been writing lately. You start wondering why. Not just why you write, but… Read more →

07/13/25
Life & Perspective

A Quiet Reminder: When the Universe Nudges You with Kindness

Funny how the world works. Just the other day, I found myself thinking about my neighbor John. He’s in his 90s, and I hadn’t seen him in a while. You know how it is when someone elderly hasn’t been around… Read more →

07/11/25
Life & Perspective

The Speed of Time

There’s been so much happening this week that I didn’t even realize tomorrow is Friday. Wasn’t it just Tuesday? Next thing I know, summer will be over. The sun will dip behind the trees a little earlier each night. The… Read more →

07/10/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective, Society & Politics

Trapped Without a Voice: Elevator Safety for DeafBlind Residents

Surley and I had quite the eventful morning. We started off with our usual walk through downtown Minneapolis and along the Loring Greenway. It was a beautiful day. We stretched our legs a little further and wandered through Loring Park.… Read more →

07/09/25

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