Category: Probstism

  • Let’s all say this together. It doesn’t matter one single bit whether or not Trump is joking. A third term is unconstitutional and thus against the law. Any other comment or response is a complete waste of time and a distraction from what’s important.

    Trump is ‘not joking’ about third term, though Constitution says he can’t serve : NPR

  • After a long winter, it’s finally here. That magical, mystical day when everything is possible. The future is wide open. Hope springs eternal. It’s Opening Day!

    So, if life or work has you down, remember, your team is tied for first place, and summer is right around the corner.

    *And yes, I realize my Cubs are in a 0-2 hole thanks to the most expensive team in baseball, but I’m just going to pretend those games didn’t happen.

  • Every single leader and citizen should be as frustrated and vocal as Bernie Sanders. It is absolutely pathetic that our loudest voice of resistance is an 83 year old that has always been a leading voice for what is right. Where are the outraged teenagers and 20 year olds? As has always been the case in human history, we need the young to lead the revolution.

    Bernie Sanders takes aim at Trump and draws record crowds : NPR

  • Did you ever take a field trip to a museum with your classmates as a child? Perhaps your family made an entire day out of visiting art, science, and history museums in a nearby big city. Do you remember learning something new? Did a trip to a museum spark an interest that turned into your career? What about all of the time you spent at a school or public library researching for a big paper or project?

    Those are the types of institutions and resources that Trump is trying to eliminate by illegally removing funding. How does that make you feel?

    What to know about the IMLS agency that Trump is dismantling – Fast Company

  • Very thankful for archives like the Internet Archive and all of the other repositories of human knowledge that have made it possible to learn from and understand history.

    A peek inside the busy home of the Internet Archive : NPR

  • The March 22nd edition of Letters from an American is an excellent reminder of the power of using free speech to stand up to bullies and extremists that thrive on bringing and keeping others down. Let’s hope the rest of us are as brave as two leaders from Maine.

    March 22, 2025 – by Heather Cox Richardson

  • Watch this space carefully. It is well known that Trump admires the long-time Turkish president. We must be ready to stand up and protest as the current American government begins to arrest political opponents as a normal course of business.

    Turkish President Erdogan’s main rival jailed

  • The reality is that there are a lot of actual Americans that have “hostile attitudes” towards this American administration at the moment, and it is our fundamental right to have those attitudes, to question power. In fact, it is a necessity that we do so.

    There is no question that there is nothing more American than being able to think and say what you believe without fear. We should want the entire world to have those same rights.

    Trump Wants to Force Immigrants to Share Their Social Media Handles When Applying for Citizenship

  • The Trump administration’s drive to completely disrupt national education is one of the most blatant, sinister attempts to make the electorate less educated and informed yet. We all know an informed electorate is critical to the survival of a democratic society. All of these policies are intentional and linked.

    Here’s an article from St. Louis Public Radio. This chaos is having real impacts locally and is going to hurt citizens with no voice – our kids. Pay attention!

    St. Louis-area schools fear uncertainty after further Trump education cuts

  • If you’re anywhere near NYC in mid-April, don’t miss a legendary band putting on what will likely be legendary shows. It’s awesome that The Brothers have kept the tradition alive.

    Premiere: The Brothers Prep for Madison Square Garden Reunion, Share Never-Before-Seen Video of “Trouble No More”