No Kings is just around the corner, a gathering where people from all walks of life come together in unity against hatred and division. It means the world to me, just as this group does. I grew up in a small town, raised by conservative parents, in a world of dusted antiques, soda bar, and gas station taco pizza. I never quite fit in with my family. I couldn't stomach the idea of harming countries that had done nothing wrong, and I believed food stamps were a lifeline, not a

"Girl playing wheelchair basketball, 1979" (1) Texas v. Kennedy  threatens the rights of people with disabilities, and the State of Florida is joining that harm—unless we stop it. Section 504 is the part of the Rehabilitation Act that ensures that disabled people cannot be discriminated against by organizations receiving federal funding. In the seventies, when disabled activists noticed that this law was not being enforced enough to ensure their rights were respected, they st

https://www.propublica.org/article/ice-dilley-children-letters “Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre, premier health and life sciences park in Orlando, FL, serving as a hub for innovation, research, and education. Located within the master-planned Lake Nona community near Orlando International Airport, it houses major institutions including Nemours Children's Hospital, the Orlando VA Medical Center, and the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center.  Lake Nona is a master-planned c

The GOP is at it again, resurrecting the SAVE act like a bad zombie.  The SAVE act is the GOP’s latest attempt at solving a problem that doesn’t exist, “securing” our election system.  Rapidly ramming through a poorly thought-out law which serves only to disenfranchise as many as 21 million Americans.  Creating barriers to eligible voters infringing on their right to vote by essentially establishing an unconstitutional poll tax.  And in typical Florida fashion, we have our ow

When I see what the brave people of Minnesota are doing to resist fascism, sometimes I feel like I’m not doing enough. I write and protest. I make phone calls to my reps and senators, and with a shaky voice I demand better for our state. I volunteer and make posters. But some days, it doesn’t feel like enough. Does it even matter? Am I making a difference? Over the weekend, I attended the Seminole County All-County Honor Band concert for middle and high school musicians; my

Photo by Brett Jordan   on Unsplash You’re following the news. You amplify messages on social media. You keep abreast of the bad bills in Florida, the ICE terror in Minnesota, and the latest lies coming from the White House. You read, consume, watch. And you’re exhausted. We all are. If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from the near-constant stream of negative news, you might feel like retreating from the world, avoiding the news, or logging off social media. Maybe y

Friday, January 30, 2026, people across the nation are participating in a nationwide shutdown to protest the brutal murders committed by ICE in Minnesota. No work. No school. No shopping. Our power lies not only in our ballots, but in our wallets.   Minnesotans held a historic general strike last Friday, and now they’re asking the rest of the country to stand in solidarity and use our collective power to protest the brutality of DHS and the Trump administration.   We are cal

In this period of significant food insecurity a variety of community resources are available. We have complied a list of links to organizations and other lists of where to find food or make donations of food or funds to feed others.   This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a first point of searching.   Please confirm with any organization day and hours of operation before travelling to their location.   Click this link for food resources.

We are just getting started, don't give up now.

If we don't speak out now, get ready to pay the price on health care.

Alaska Natives fighting against the storms and losing homes.

Friday October 10, is World Mental Health Day.  In these challenging and uncertain times many of us are struggling with all sorts of feelings and emotions.  First and foremost, it is important to recognize you are not alone.  Say it out loud with me, " I am not alone ."    At times our feelings can be overwhelming, but support is available.  Here are 5 things to keep in mind in order to support your mental health.  1)     You're not alone. Millions struggle with mental health

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Let’s talk about “Artificial Intelligence.” Not the sci-fi robots. Not Hollywood stuff. I mean the very real systems quietly reshaping...

Vaccines are essential for protection.

He’s lied again!  No big surprise there, but for all Trump’s statements about protecting Medicare, changes are planned. 

Per usual in the dead of night, the Trump Administration has tried to avoid legal processes, this time, to remove Guatemalan immigrant...

Resources to help our immigrant communities.