Today, we find ourselves without voter protections and potentially just a legislative action or court ruling away from no right to vote.

Madison residents were recently urged to take shelter from a tornado. This is a growing warning for those of us in the Midwest and Northeast. It is a warning connected to our contributions to global warming and flawed policy decisions by elected officials.

Almost daily, the MAGA monsters have violated or destroyed some part of the cultural, political, or financial fabric of this infantile democracy. By doing so, certain sectors are more impacted than others. Ultimately, the sum of the attacks affects all of us.

Opponents of the hostile, undemocratic state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) have highlighted the police budget as another gangsta tactic used to get its way.

Operation Epic Fury was launched to display the U.S. military might in the Middle East. What was promised as a quick attack on Iran has dragged on for over eight weeks and cost billions. The “excursion” has resulted in a global disaster with no end in sight.

Op Epic Fury is another ill-planned military invasion with no plan for entering and exiting Iran. The American people were not informed, Congress was bypassed for approval to go to war, and allies were not consulted. The war is reported to be costing $2 billion a day, with a pending request for another $200 billion.

This year, amid the swirling MAGA turmoil, I realized that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is primarily celebrated through his birthday and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. However, we must not overlook his mighty address at Riverside Baptist Church on April 4, nor the significant events that occurred in the year leading up to his assassination. That powerful year crystallized his values, lived experiences, and conclusions about the U.S. government’s responsibility — at home and abroad.

We can’t remember if we don’t know. If we don’t know about the atrocities of slavery, we can’t fight for reparations.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an estimated 416 children and juveniles are missing in the state. Children of color, particularly Black children, often receive less attention than their white counterparts. Cases involving working-class families can also receive fewer resources than those involving more affluent families.