top of page
I’m an advocate for human rights, driven by the belief that every person deserves dignity, freedom, and equality, no matter where they come from or what they’ve been through.
I’m not here to force you to think like me or share my views, but I ask you to think—really think—about the world around us. Reflect on the injustices that continue to harm individuals and communities, and consider how we might challenge them together.
My work is about sparking those moments of reflection and action, where change begins with awareness and empathy. It’s about fighting for a world where rights are universally respected and protected, and where every voice is heard.
You Don't Have to Think Like me... Just Think!
Entries (88)
Commenting on this post isn't available anymore. Contact the site owner for more info.
bottom of page
Disappearing Constitution
—Each evasion chips away at the law—until there’s nothing left to uphold.
The recent Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Casa is more dangerous than ending birthright citizenship—not because it eliminates it, but because it avoids directly addressing the constitutional issue altogether.
Instead of ruling on the legality of the executive order that challenges birthright citizenship, the conservative majority focused narrowly on whether courts have the authority to issue universal injunctions.
The Judas gavel, by sidestepping the constitutional question, the Court strips the judiciary of its power to check executive overreach, setting a precedent where unlawful directives can persist simply by avoiding direct legal scrutiny.
Digital Deep State
—How Palantir, DOGE, and Musk are building the architecture of control.
Peter Thiel’s Quiet Coup
Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI and Palantir Technologies—co‑founded by Peter Thiel—have recently aligned in high-stakes government initiatives, reigniting fears of a “Big Brother” surveillance state.
In May 2025, xAI’s Grok LLM was integrated into a joint financial‑sector AI push with Palantir and TWG Global, signaling deepening ties between Musk and Palantir in public‑sector AI deployment.
Meanwhile, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—launched via executive order in January 2025—has embedded Grok into agencies like DHS and EPA to comb through communications and flag “anti‑Trump or anti‑Musk language,” raising alarms over political monitoring.
Many DOGE appointments trace back to Palantir’s network, and tech‑industry insiders have noted that the initiative wielded “God Mode” access to U.S. government systems.
With Thiel’s Palantir tools now complementing Musk’s DOGE-Grok apparatus, civil liberties advocates warn that the infrastructure for sweeping government surveillance—and even political targeting—is being assembled.
Razor’s Edge
The U.S. Army is now rolling out a new policy that disproportionately impacts Black soldiers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed efforts made under former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to drive up recruiting efforts from diverse communities and has ended diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at the Pentagon since his confirmation earlier this year.
The Army’s decision to limit shaving waivers to just 12 months within a two-year span appears racially motivated because it disproportionately affects Black soldiers who suffer from pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB)—a medical condition that afflicts up to 60% of Black men but far fewer individuals from other groups.
By threatening discharge for those who exceed the waiver period, the policy effectively penalizes a medical condition that is closely tied to race, despite the availability of only expensive, potentially scarring alternatives like laser treatments.
Given that Black Americans represent around 25% of new Army recruits—significantly higher than their share of the general population—critics argue that this policy not only ignores medical realities but could also be interpreted as a targeted measure that undermines inclusion and equity in military service.
Public Schools Aren’t Churches
If diversity offends you, maybe the problem isn’t the curriculum.
The Supreme Court’s ruling that parents with religious objections must be allowed to opt their children out of public school instruction involving LGBTQ+ books sets a troubling precedent—not just for education, but for pluralism itself.
Public schools are meant to serve all children, reflecting the diversity of the communities they represent, not the doctrines of any single belief system.
If a family insists that their child be shielded from the mere existence of LGBTQ+ people in literature, then perhaps the solution isn’t to demand public institutions bend to their private worldview—it’s to enroll their child in a religious school aligned with their values.
Instead of trying to reshape public education into a mirror of their faith, these parents should consider that coexistence means sharing space with perspectives that challenge their own.
In a Time of Noise, She Offers Clarity
Elissa Slotkin’s speech cuts through the chaos and points the way forward.
In her June 2025 speech at the Center for American Progress, Senator Elissa Slotkin delivered a bold, clear-eyed call for a pragmatic, unifying vision that places the American middle class at the center of national security.
Framing economic inequality as a direct threat to the nation’s stability, she laid out a refreshingly concrete plan—from housing and healthcare to education and energy—while challenging her own party to “slaughter some sacred cows” and confront reality with courage instead of slogans.
Slotkin’s willingness to break with orthodoxy, speak plainly, and focus on results over ideology is exactly the kind of leadership this moment demands.
In an era of dysfunction, polarization, and political theater, we need a president like her—someone who knows that rebuilding trust begins with honesty, action, and a refusal to pretend that the status quo is working.
Why Elissa Slotkin’s bold vision for the middle class is the leadership America needs now.
Listen to her speech
Trump's Iran Fantasy
—Facts once again fail to support Trump’s ego
- Donald Trump claimed a major U.S. military success in bombing Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites, calling the operation "spectacular."
- However, a newly surfaced classified defense report contradicts his statements, revealing the strikes only set Iran’s nuclear program back by a few months and failed to hit hidden uranium stockpiles.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no radiation spikes at the bombed sites, suggesting the enriched uranium remained untouched.
- The long-term "global repercussions" of the attack could outlast the minimal tactical gains.
- Israel has reportedly urged U.S. intervention against Iran’s nuclear program since 2005.
- A tenuous ceasefire is currently in place, but its stability is uncertain.
When Belief Becomes Law
—America’s Theocratic Turn
Trump's alliance with far-right Christian nationalists is turning prophecy into policy.
The piece discusses how far-right Christian nationalists are increasingly influencing Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric, particularly around "biblical prophecy" and foreign policy. It highlights concerns that some evangelical leaders view Trump as a "divinely chosen figure" meant to help bring about the "End Times", a belief tied to specific interpretations of scripture. This has led to support for aggressive stances in the Middle East, including escalating tensions with Iran.
We all know, Trump is not religious but has embraced the backing of white evangelical voters throughout his political career. This fusion of politics and radical religious beliefs could have dangerous implications for U.S. policy and global stability.
Christian Right Political Actors:
A specific segment of evangelical Christians who believe the U.S. should be governed by biblical principles and that Trump has a divine role in ushering in “End Times” prophecy. They’re deeply embedded in judicial appointments, local school boards, and legislative actions, pushing policy that reflects their religious convictions.
The Supreme Court: is driven by conservative ideology, especially with rulings that affect gender-affirming care and reproductive rights.
It’s a fusion of theology and politics that’s shifting the center of power and policy in the U.S.—not just in Washington but in courts, classrooms, and communities.
If Christian nationalism isn’t challenged, the U.S. could drift toward a theocracy—where laws reflect a narrow religious ideology, civil rights erode, and dissent is cast as unpatriotic or ungodly. The result? Less freedom, more division, and a democracy in name only.
Justice Abandoned
When ideology eclipses law and science, the highest court becomes the greatest threat to our rights.
Skrmetti reflects a Supreme Court willing to prioritize conservative ideological outcomes over longstanding legal doctrine—especially regarding sex‑equality under the 14th Amendment. It portrays the ruling as a dangerous precedent undermining constitutional protections and intensifying legal vulnerability for LGBTQ+ and women's rights.
The Skrmetti ruling starkly reveals a Supreme Court more driven by ideology than by legal precedent or expert consensus.
By upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Court bypassed established equal protection principles and disregarded the overwhelming opposition from major medical associations, which universally affirm such care as essential and evidence-based.
Instead of applying heightened scrutiny to what is clearly sex-based discrimination, the majority framed the law in ideologically convenient terms, shielding it from meaningful constitutional challenge.
This signals a troubling shift: constitutional protections and expert knowledge are now subordinated to political agendas, exposing a judiciary more invested in culture wars than in justice or the rule of law.
Cutting the Cord on Cybersecurity
—Because What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Cybersecurity funding in the U.S. is facing cuts. The Trump administration has proposed slashing nearly $491 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),
Brilliant move, really—just when cyber threats from hostile nations like China are ramping up and critical infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever, the U.S. decides it's the perfect time to slash nearly half a billion dollars from its top cybersecurity agency.
Who needs election security, disinformation defenses, or even a full staff of experts when budget optics matter more than national security?
Relying on a reduced workforce and dismantled programs to defend the digital front lines is a risky gamble—especially when growing cyber threats demand stronger, not weaker, security measures.
Midterm elections are crucial because they give voters the power to check and balance the current administration by reshaping Congress and influencing the national agenda—especially important now, as cuts to election security funding raise unsettling questions: will the election be fair, or is undermining its integrity part of the plan?
Fearless...
Except When It Counts
While ICE heroically rounds up dangerous threats like dishwashers and landscapers, the actual criminals are still out there enjoying their freedom.
Isn’t it just brilliant that ICE is targeting people who actually work, pay taxes, and contribute to things like Social Security—regardless of their immigration status—while violent criminals like MS-13 seem to get a pass?
What’s the matter, ICE? Too scared to go after the real bad guys? Now I know why you cover your face—I’d be ashamed too.