Why I Won’t Join the Chorus of Outrage
Social media rewards outrage, not solutions. But if we want to build a better democracy, we must choose empathy over performance—and conversation over conquest.
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The Arc of Rights and the Architecture of Regression
What began with Dred Scott and continued through Wong Kim Ark and Ruby Bridges is still unfolding. Today, the Court may once again decide who belongs in America—and who holds power.
The Parade Is the Point. And the Silence Is Permission.
A birthday military parade is not patriotism—it’s performance. And when democracy becomes performance, collapse isn’t far behind.
We’re Not Family — And I Don’t Owe You a Dime
A late-night campaign message pretending I was “family” reminded me what’s truly broken: the performance, the emotional manipulation, and the silence between asks. We are not family. And I’m done being treated like a donor instead of a citizen.
The Hidden Gift in the Pain of Tariffs
Tariffs sting—but maybe that sting is a wake-up call. In this reflection, Robin Emmons explores how economic discomfort could redirect us back to meaning.