This post explores how trust in science has eroded in America, from vaccines to climate change, and how politics has fueled misinformation. Drawing on history, personal stories, and global comparisons, it argues that ignoring evidence doesn’t just weaken us at home—it undermines our place in the world and endangers our future.
Tag: Climate Change
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 Do So Many Still Believe Trump? A Personal Look at Facts vs. Feelings
Why do so many people still believe Donald Trump, even when his claims don’t match the facts? In this personal and fact-based post, I explore the gap between truth and rhetoric—covering everything from elections and the economy to COVID, climate change, and the rise in division and hate. Drawing on research, real-life examples, and my own experience, I invite readers to think critically about the cost of misinformation, and why the truth matters now more than ever.
Notes from the edge of the system 