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ATL policy analyst. Resilience, agency, composure, clarity, alignment—these aren’t buzzwords, they’re my operating system. MBA/MPA/PMP/RP. Working to be a net positive force in the world. 🧭
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Hell yes. The media spent years tearing down a competent president like a bored teenager wrecking their own house. No restraint or respect, no perspective, no sense of what was actually at stake. Like they were trying to impress MAGA bullies. And now everything’s worse.

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These group chats are the digital analog of the old smoke-filled rooms where elites shaped politics behind closed doors.

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A casual abuse of power tucked away on page 18… When we reclaim our democracy, let it be remembered that the legacy media chose to go along to get along with the fascist overthrow. They need not pretend they stood with us.

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100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election. 70% of these donations went to Republicans. Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich. This is what oligarchy looks like.

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Issuing “very strong letters” feels comically insufficient in the face of aggressive overreach. We are overdue for leadership that understands the times.

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Lawlessness is not leadership. Zero sum isn’t the only way to go through life, but rest assured that if Trump and his cronies are winning, you’re losing.

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PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

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From Reagan to Gingrich to the Tea Party to MAGA. These guys never had anything but complaints and grievances and overconfident, unearned bravado. Well, lies. They had lots of lies. They make everything worse. Being proven wrong only makes them double down.

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Read the open letter next in her thread. These young soon-to-be attorneys are committing to live by their values and principles. They are composed, clear, aligned, altruistic, and positive. They are rising to meet the challenge of the moment. Best of luck to all of them, for all our sake.

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They make everything worse. When politicians treat institutions like enemies, they don’t just break systems, they hollow out the promise that government exists to serve the people. All of them.

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Closing this series on my ten Values and Principles for Purposeful Living. These two values converge on the idea that life’s deepest satisfaction comes from purposeful engagement. Today: Fulfillment and Joy.

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Marching on with the series of posts on the Values and Principles for Purposeful Living that guide me. Sharing the fourth set of values from my personal framework for purposeful living. These guide not just what I pursue—but how. Today: Altruism and Positivity.

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Jefferson engages in the very contest of definitions that is the heart of today's rhetorical battlefield: who gets to define merit, opportunity, and America itself. His rhetoric honors the past while destabilizing nostalgic myths, like the one that fairness once reigned and is now under attack.

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“Jesus is a victim of identity theft.” Sen. Rev. Warnock names a hard truth with moral clarity. When faith is weaponized to punish the poor, it’s not Jesus you’re following—it’s a counterfeit gospel that swaps the crucified peasant for the powerful and privileged.

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Continuing the core values that shape the way I orient toward purpose, even under pressure. These are part of my 10 Values and Principles for Purposeful Living. Today’s focus: Alignment and Growth.

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What does it say about a city when it abandons a shovel-ready transit project for one with none of the requisite design, study, & public engagement? What message does it send when years of planning and millions in tax funds are tossed aside? Is it really equity if no one gets a train going anywhere?

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This is not a complex economic dilemma. It’s a values test. A just society does not balance its books on the backs of the vulnerable. The Trump regime never misses a chance to punch down.

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Zero-Sum MAGA Worldview + Pro-Natal Urgency = Incoherence (Until You Consider Whose Births They Want) They don’t mean all people. They mean more of the right people, as defined by their cultural and political in-group.

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I’m not Catholic or even religious. But I admired Pope Francis. He was not infallible—none of us are. That’s the human condition. But he was a moral voice, a model of humility, courage, and care. Leadership isn’t about power. It’s about service. May his memory be a blessing—and a call to action.

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Solidarity isn’t just a form of resistance—it’s a courageous community strategy. What weakens tyranny most is a people aligned in purpose, clear in vision, and grounded in care. We fear less when we stand together.

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Continuing my series on core values that shape how I live and lead. These aren’t abstractions—they’re daily practices. Today: Composure and Clarity.

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If your holiday message doesn't include apocalyptic paranoia, conspiracy theories, and unfiltered rage at imagined enemies, is it even Easter?

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