Category: Recovery

The second factor that looms large in the constellation of possible factors that explain Trump’s win is the number of people living in the low/mis/dis end of the information spectrum. Even for voters who had specific concerns about issues like the economy and immigration, how did they conclude that Trump was the best candidate to…

Trump’s most obvious and enduring core of support consists of White Christian Nationalists. But what other factors contributed to his win in 2024? He’s always had White Christian Nationalist support. Who piled on this time? The dark undercurrent of male supremacy ideology is what first came to my mind. It’s hard to ignore the fact…

As I start the long process toward gaining a better understanding of why many voters supported Trump in the 2024 election (so that from there I can most effectively contribute to a different outcome in the future), I have first focused on his White Christian Nationalism support, as outlined in my last post, Freedom to…

One week out from the election, I’ve been replacing my usual political podcast rotation (which I listen to when doing mindless chores like yardwork or chopping vegetables) with what I’m viewing as “root cause exploration” podcasts. The explanations I’m looking for: Why did a majority of our citizenry choose an impaired, incompetent, cruel, criminal, authoritarian…

I’m currently on the third day of my self-imposed news exile – although I admit I did learn a few tidbits talking to my son on the phone last night. I know it’s a form of denial that I can’t engage in forever, but it’s a necessary form of self-care for me at this moment.…

It’s the day after. And amidst my shock, disbelief, and horror, I’m trying to find a calm center. Not in a “look at the bright side” kind of way. There are no bright sides right now, only shadows of fleeting glimmers. (Like, well at least there won’t be any election-related violence, but oh yeah there…