Mark Honeycutt

There’s a lot to be stressed about right now. We’re seeing the dissolution of our democratic norms and ideals before our very eyes. But extremists don’t want us thinking about democracy. They want us thinking about the 5 trans kids who wanted to play soccer this year. Just so far this year, over 900 anti-trans bills are under consideration across the country. The majority apply to kids, particularly in school. Some of the laws are frankly terrifying, like one in Florida that requires genital inspections for any kid suspected of being trans. Genital. Inspections. Of Kids. But even anti-trans organizations can’t find more than five trans kids playing on girls’ sports teams. And at the college level, NCAA president Charlie Baker said that there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes who currently compete in college sports. That’s less than 0.002 percent! There’s a lot of well-meaning concern for trans kids... Okay, But Why Are So Many People Talking About Trans Kids?

Over 900 anti-trans bills have been introduced this year, mostly targeting kids—even though trans youth are a tiny part of the population. This week’s Okay, But Why looks at how these attacks on trans youth are used to distract, divide, and gain political power.

This isn't terrifying at all... (also, without sarcasm, this isn't surprising at all)

Exclusive: Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.

Reuters talks about this as a possibility, but at least one Ukrainian family we know here in Tennessee has already received a letter from Homeland Security saying they will be deported in April. It's cruel, it's nonsensical, and it's all for show for his buddy Vlad. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

It baffles me why some continue to expect him to be a human being and then seem surprised, if not incredulous, when he isn't. It is impossible for him to even fake empathy.

National & Tennessee teacher of the year @Missytesterman noting @GovBillLee now wants to force local school districts to publicly back his voucher scam to get the $2000 bribe 👇🏽

Unbelievable stuff.

It is only through TN Care/Medicaid (Choices) that my mother, with Alzheimer's, no savings, no income other than her monthly SSI, can live in a facility geared for dementia patients with 24/7 care. Care that none of her family can give without also giving up their jobs. #scared

Mr. Moxon continues to be a truth filter, helping us see the "observable truths" while eliminating the baffling shit-storm of obfuscations thrown at us all day, every day.

I'm striking a balance by not watching, but bearing witness through you and others. It's all I can do. So, thank you.

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." #MLK

Sharing from a FB friend.

I don’t either, Meg. This is going to be….hard.

Of all days, today? This is the day this man is sworn in? This man who enlivens, emboldens, and relies on those among us who believe white, Christian, and male are the only common traits of actual valuable people, today becomes President. On #MartinLutherKing day. A gut punch from a cruel universe.

Posting because their markings are similar. And this middle manager appears to have an HR situation developing.

The company I work for is owned by a group from the Czech Republic. Two years ago I was traveling to Prague for meetings, connecting in Amsterdam. I was tired and a bit out of it, forgetting I had on a UT hat. Within 10 minutes of being in Amsterdam, I heard ‘Go Vols!’. Every where.

Thank you. Brilliant, as always.

I’ve tried to articulate this but Dave hits it square on.

So, my first post here should be important, right? Timeless. Thoughtful. Here goes. We got a new dog. Charlie. He’s amazing and only 6 months old. Our older dog, Becks, is…..tolerating him. She thinks he’s ok, but wonders when he’s going home. But Charlie is here to stay.