This author, scholar, and blogger has been communicating to students and adults for more than a half century “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” about the American historical experience, along with discussion of world events and foreign policy.
To have Donald Trump and his followers set out to declare war on the truth and the facts of the American past is a challenge that cannot be allowed to be lost!
For Trump to interfere with exhibits at the various Smithsonian Institution Museums is totally beyond the pale, and must be vehemently opposed with every fiber of the being of scholars and authors!
The truth of Civil Rights Museums cannot be allowed to disappear!
The challenge to teachers and professors is to refuse to teach and spread lies and mistruths.
That is very difficult for teachers and librarians who depend on state and local governments for their livelihoods.
But the reality of the American past must not be compromised, and lawsuits and action by decent people, parents and those who care about proper education, must lead to resistance.
The American Historical Association, the Organization of American Historians, the American Political Science Association, and reputable news media and scholars in the nation and around the world must unite to guarantee that “the truth shall set us free!”
Trump is attacking mai-in voting again.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/politics/trump-mail-in-voting
In break with current CDC recommendations, leading pediatrics group recommends Covid-19 shots for young children.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/health/covid-vaccine-recommendation-aap
Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-trump-zelensky-what-to-know-f70e7c231251f263a66772d954eefff5
His possible executive order aimed at banning mail-in voting came after his chat with Putin.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-pledges-limit-mail-in-voting-putin-1235410408/
Mississippi and Louisiana are joining Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina in sending National Guard troops to DC.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/us/politics/national-guard-dc-trump-mississippi-louisiana.html
Virginia: First debate for governor set as candidates accept Norfolk State event.
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_f68457db-861e-489f-89f6-2d466bb698c2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
HHS staffers implore RFK Jr. to ‘stop spreading inaccurate health information’ in wake of CDC shooting.
Forgot the article. Here’s the updated post with the link.
HHS staffers implore RFK Jr. to ‘stop spreading inaccurate health information’ in wake of CDC shooting.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/health/rfk-congress-misinformation-letter-cdc
Israel approves settlement project that could divide West Bank.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-west-bank-e1-settlements-8a713939ee6f6552381246dacc8a1301
If Kamala Harris were president, she’d be pushing back against Israel’s settlement project.
Trump’s Tactics Mean Many International Students Won’t Make It to Campus
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/trump-visa-vetting-international-students.html
Killing a major source of US strength. Also money. And all for ZERO good reason!
Trump Wants to Paint Border Wall Black So It’s Too Hot to Touch
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-19/trump-wants-to-paint-border-wall-black-so-it-s-too-hot-to-touch
Deranged, sadistic bulls—. Remember, immigrants are a huge net POSITIVE for this country, commit crimes at LOWER rates than native-born Americans, etc. Everything else is just demonization, xenophobia, fear mongering, etc.
Federal Agents Are the New Proud Boys
“It used to be far-right groups who flooded cities wearing masks and military gear, looking for a fight. Now it’s anonymous federal agents who are violently attacking people on the street.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/199263/federal-agents-dc-takeover-proud-boys-far-right-violence
RFK Jr. attacks pediatricians’ group over vaccine recommendations.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/19/rfk-jr-attacks-pediatricians-covid-vaccine-recommendations-00515609
Trump bypasses the Senate — and the courts — to install loyal US attorneys.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/19/trump-us-attorneys-senate-confirmation-bypass-00515124
Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/politics/tulsi-gabbard-revokes-security-clearances
Trump screed blasts ‘woke’ Smithsonian for showing ‘how bad slavery was’.
https://augustafreepress.com/news/trump-blasts-woke-smithsonian-for-showing-how-bad-slavery-was/
Tennessee is joining the GOP states sending troops to DC.
Trump’s Wacko Team of Attorneys Will Try to Prove D.C. Officials Faked Crime Data
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a65823368/washington-dc-police-investigation-trump/
US court allows Trump officials to end protected status for 60,000 migrants.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/20/appeals-court-trump-temporary-protected-status
Israel enters first stage of planned assault on Gaza City.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/israel/israel-approves-gaza-city-plan-call-up-reservists-ceasefire-hamas-rcna226001
Again, if Kamala Harris were president, she’d be pushing Israel hard not to do this s—. Instead, we’ve got Trump, who clearly has given the green light for whatever Netanyahu et al want to do.
Kristi Noem is pushing for ICE to buy and operate a fleet of deportation planes, sources say.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/kristi-noem-pushing-ice-buy-operate-fleet-deportation-planes-sources-s-rcna217149
Trump Uses Legal Threats to Push Federal Reserve Member To Resign
https://donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trump-uses-legal-threats-to-push
Report: Trump tariffs killing U.S. manufacturing, with more bad news to come
https://augustafreepress.com/news/report-trump-tariffs-killing-u-s-manufacturing-with-more-bad-news-to-come/
This is total insanity…
Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/20/trump-says-us-will-not-approve-solar-or-wind-power-projects.html
Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/08/20/education-department-english-learner-rules/
Tulsi Gabbard is slashing intelligence office workforce by nearly 50% and cutting budget by over $700 million.
https://apnews.com/article/gabbard-intelligence-cuts-trump-e982e5364481d41a058e2bd78be4060f
She’s a total nutjob and possibly a Russian stooge.
Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/politics/trump-transgender-children-care-subpoena.html?unlocked_article_code=1.f08.X0Gi.aRa0ASbpYHnl&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Push in D.C. Looks a Lot Like an Immigration Raid
“Nearly half of the arrests under the security crackdown have been of people in the country illegally”
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-dc-immigration-raid-ab03b4bc
Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth at photo op to thank National Guard troops in DC
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/protesters-heckle-vance-hegseth-miller-photo-op-dc/story?id=124815308
A Texas County Cuts Over 100 Polling Sites as Trump Attacks Mail-In Voting Nationally
https://www.propublica.org/article/tarrant-county-texas-polling-sites-early-voting-cuts
Why Yesterday’s Roanoke College “Poll” of the 2025 Virginia Statewide Races Should Be Taken with a Huge Grain…Heck, a PILLAR, of Salt
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/08/why-yesterdays-roanoke-college-poll-of-the-2025-virginia-statewide-races-should-be-taken-with-a-huge-grain-heck-a-pillar-of-salt/