Tag: Politics
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The Heartbeat of Progress
After attending her first Hardin County Democratic Party meeting, a rural Texan reflects on political transformation, community, and the quiet courage it takes to question what you’ve always believed. This personal story invites fellow “blue dots” in red towns to find belonging and stand confidently in their truth.
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In a World of Darkness, be a Beacon of Light and Hope
Hey, you got a sec? Sit down. Take a breath. Let’s chat. Lately, I’ve noticed a common thread in the things people are sharing: The world needs more kindness. Maybe it’s a universal nudge. Maybe it’s just the algorithm. Or maybe… we’re finally starting to realize just how much we’re missing it. Either way, I…
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The Red Cup Rule
Sometimes, the loudest controversies aren’t real; they’re distractions. From the Starbucks red cup to viral outrage over nothing, we keep getting pulled into fights that don’t help anyone. This piece reflects on how manufactured anger divides us and what we can do to step away from it.
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We’ve Lost the Plot and Our Humanity
A reflection on the rise of cruelty and jeering in response to tragedy. If we can’t show compassion to our neighbors when disaster strikes, we’ve lost more than political ground, we’ve lost our humanity.
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Can I Call You a Neighbor If You Laugh When My House Burns Down?
In the wealthiest country in the world, I don’t understand why we celebrate cruelty over compassion. This reflection asks hard questions about what it means to be a neighbor, a Christian, and a decent human being in a time when empathy feels in short supply.
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H.R.1 is One Big Bill, but It’s Not Beautiful
HB 1 has been called the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but beneath the name are massive spending increases, deep cuts to healthcare and food assistance, and new restrictions that hurt everyday Americans. Here’s why this bill is too big to pass, and how you can help stop it.
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The Rights We’ve Lost and the Shackles We Gave Ourselves
For years, I believed the story that the Republican party stood for freedom and limited government, but as I look at the rights we’ve lost (one Supreme Court decision at a time) I’m left wondering if that story was ever true.
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Bluebonnets & Backbone
Growing up conservative in Texas planted seeds I didn’t know were there. This is the story of how I found my own beliefs, lost them, and started over with nothing but my backbone and the hope that empathy is still worth fighting for.
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