Published

1 day ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

There are so many examples of “taking the sides of the weak against the strong” in today’s world it’s hard to count them all. And, as 19th Century abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe put it, “the best people” have always been heavily involved in ensuring things like:

• Undocumented workers are treated fairly and humanely,

• Americans continue to enjoy the freedoms under the democracy that was promised to them in the Constitution,

• Minorities in terms race, religion, and sexual orientation have equal footing with straight white males,

• All children have access to quality education, and

• Workers have the right to organize.

Standing up for the common person is something that has meant something to people of decency since the dawn of humankind. Perhaps it’s worth preserving in these difficult times.

Siding with the Weak

Renewable Energy

I Know a Threat When I See One

Published

19 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

ICE agents have every reason to fear for their lives when protesters present this sort of nasty demeanor.

I Know a Threat When I See One

Renewable Energy

The East Wing

Published

19 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

Here’s a beautiful piece of writing political commentator Rick Wilson the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

Perhaps this is stupid question, but I need to ask it nonetheless: Does the president of the U.S. have the right to do something like this? I presume he doesn’t have a deed to the White House. As such, can he sell it? Build a Pizza Hut on the property?

How is this situation different than my walking across the street to the park, where I commence cutting down trees because they block my view of the mountains in the distance?

I would expect to be in handcuffs within a few minutes. Why? It’s not me property.

The East Wing

Renewable Energy

What the Destruction of the White House East Wing Means

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20 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

Here are a couple of remarks on Trump’s destroying the East Wing of the White House:

From Dan Rather

Witnessing any part of its demolition is a gut punch. Trump crossed an invisible line by destroying something that wasn’t his to destroy. You could say that about so much of what he has done, but the visual of seeing a bulldozer taking down part of this national treasure was a painful reminder of how he and his administration work every day at dismantling our democracy.

From the District of Columbia Preservation League

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House represents a collective loss—a serious affront to United States history and architectural heritage. While some may argue that modernization justifies this project, the country cannot overlook the profound cultural significance of the East Wing and its role within the White House complex. Its loss results in the irreplaceable erasure of a rich chapter in our national narrative.

Dating to the early 20th century, the East Wing has facilitated the initiatives of countless First Ladies, promoted public engagement, and welcomed millions of visitors, embodying the principle that government belongs to the people. Tearing down this vital space limits future opportunities for civic involvement and increases the risk of a lost connection between the presidency and the public.