There are moments when everything feels louder than it should. Every headline feels urgent. Every conversation feels like it carries more weight than it used to. And for many people, there’s a growing sense that something is off—even if it’s hard to name exactly what that is. Not everyone sees the same problems. Not everyone…
Sure, some of Trump’s supporters are aware—at least vaguely—of how often and casually he tells bold lies to serve his immediate goals. But for many, it’s not the accuracy of his words that matters. It’s how those words make them feel. When his rhetoric resonates emotionally, it creates a sense of “truthiness” that satisfies on…
We all find ourselves in a difficult place right now. I was going to say we Americans—but what’s happening here is rippling outward, affecting people far beyond our borders. Normally, there are checks and balances—levers and watchdogs designed to prevent abuse of power. But those limits keep being removed, overwhelmed, or ignored. Even those who…
In this increasingly polarized political climate, what brings us together? I believe it is true that Americans have more interests in common than the issues that divide us. Our goals are primarily the safety, happiness, and prosperity of ourselves and those closest to us — even though we often disagree, loudly, about how, when, and…
All change is hard because it requires overcoming the inertia and comfort of staying where you are. But there’s a kind of change that happens in a moment—a shift in perspective. After that shift, you cannot unsee what you’ve come to see. You cannot go back to the way things were. Call it an aha…
When you ask people what they love about this country, you’ll receive a variety of answers: My family is here. This is where I learned my trade. I can build a life and a future here. I am free to practice my religion. The law is fair and just. I feel safe here. This country…
