We have completely jumped the shark as a nation. The world looks at us in absolute bewilderment as we slaughter each other with guns, and throw our hands up in resignation. It's pathetic.

“I’m weary. There’s only so many times you can walk in the room and tell someone they’re not coming home tomorrow…I would simply ask you to do something. Because doing nothing, which is what we have been doing, is not working.” – Louisville, Kentucky Dr. Jason Smith

Six years ago I was told to prepare to die. This is the improbable, inspiring, love-filled, hope-filled, true story about the extraordinary campaign that happened next. This is where you come in: please share this trailer with everyone so that we can bring hope to everyone.

#OTD My great-great-aunt Mildred Harnack was beheaded on Hitler’s direct order. Born in Milwaukee, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin & moved to Germany to pursue a PhD. As an American grad student in Berlin, she witnessed a rapid increase in Hitler's popularity. 1/12

If you don't read another one of my posts this month, please read this one about a 5'4" 130lb Soldier that Teddy Roosevelt called one of the five bravest Americans to serve in WWI...

In 1839, captured African Mende people bound for slavery aboard the Spanish schooner La Amistad took control but were recaptured. Their case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the Mende, marking a significant win for abolitionists. #BlackMaritimeHistory #BHM

Front row in a small, high school auditorium, 1984. David Crosby AND Roger McGuinn…..not ten feet away! #davidcrosby #rogermcguinn #thebyrds @ Mahopac High School

📣 Calling all #teachers! Join our 2023 Teaching Institute, made possible by @NEHgov. Explore women's roles leading up to and during the American Revolution. We will host both in-person and virtual workshops! Get details and apply by March 3, 2023. https://t.co/9R6ZDrp3Xk

African-American gunners laid down cover fire, sacrificing, themselves to defend fleeing U.S. infantry during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium during World War II. Some of them were murdered by the Waffen SS, and then forgotten by the U.S. government.

In a 100% fatal disease, a therapy that helps some must move forward and be given full consideration. Please sign & retweet the petition for @US_FDA to hold an Ad Comm for #NurOwn so that the full data set can be shared and debated. @boaflouncer @DHoey https://t.co/K8YWFwDceV

FIVE STRAIGHT for @MiddAthletics! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 The Panthers clinch their fifth consecutive @NCAADIII field hockey national title! #GoMidd | #D3fh

Just posted a photo @ Williston, Vermont

Did you know veterans are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with #ALS than civilians? RT this to spread awareness https://t.co/jFE7KoesAY @repSlotkin @chriscoons, @murkowskiS

Personal reproductive autonomy is just that….PERSONAL!

On Nov. 8 Vermont voters will decide whether to amend the Vermont Constitution to designate personal reproductive autonomy as a protected constitutional right. Every vote matters in this fight. Vote “YES” on Prop. 5. @reprolibertyvt (3/3)

Favor to ask: can you please retweet the tweet below so that the world can hear it and see a person with ALS. Some call me strong. I call myself lucky. I have had time that most ALS patients don’t get. Let’s change that, together.

Of all the messages I have shared over my career, as a field reporter, from the anchor chair, and most recently through my platforms on social media and this Steady newsletter, this is among the most important. At least to me personally.

Thanks to all who tuned into @PBS last night for Episode 1 of #USandTheHolocaustPBS. Episode 2 airs tomorrow night, followed by Episode 3 on Wednesday night. All three parts are streaming now at https://t.co/iapz56g4mr. https://t.co/TPG2pFyUGq