I used to think it was dramatic to worry about dictatorship. But today it hit me: our safeguards are cracking, and the warning signs are here. Once fascism takes root, history shows it’s almost never stopped early. We need to start paying attention before it’s too late.
Category: Politics
The Everglades Isn’t Just Swamp — It’s Florida’s Lifeline
Florida’s leaders often treat the Everglades as expendable, but it’s anything but. Nearly nine million people depend on it for drinking water, it shields cities from hurricanes, sustains rare wildlife, and anchors the state’s economy. If the Everglades collapses, Florida collapses with it.
Why Trump’s Push to Eliminate Mail-In Voting Threatens Democracy
Trump is floating an executive order to eliminate mail-in voting and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms. It’s unconstitutional, dangerous, and a direct attack on democracy. Here’s why this plan matters—and why it threatens not just elections, but the rights of disabled voters like me.
Notes from the edge of the system 