Pro-constitutional democracy, author of Reflections on Power, Culture, & Society; weekly meditations. Thinking through today's issues with American philosophy. Margaretjparkmdiv.substack.com. 🚫 DMs pleasehttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mlqeaqpqxs2uFor readers who are serious about being change agents at the state level during this time of upheaval, from Professor Armitage. https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/federalism-for-anti-fascists?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5818316&post_id=197426023&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=df7q0&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email13 May 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqeaqpqxs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mliyz33q4c2lI hope that this will clear up unanswered questions about the SCOTUS ruling on the Voting Rights Act. The weeks have been rich for learning. You'll find links for some I found the best, and a couple from me from previously published essays. Please comment for all of our benefits. https://open.substack.com/pub/margaretjparkmdiv/p/our-time-is-now?r=df7q0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true10 May 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mliyz33q4c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3ml2mxn3pns23Go get 'em Democratic Senator Adam Smith! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE-dV4BtK6Q04 May 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2mxn3pns23https://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mkzosul3p22kDo you feel you need some help to process last week before you head into this week? Me too. I've got you. https://open.substack.com/pub/margaretjparkmdiv/p/stoic-virtues-wisdom-justice-and?r=df7q0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true04 May 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzosul3p22khttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mkky3y4krc2wOh, look, I found something to make me as angry as the "harm reduction encourages drug use". The Trump regime thinks a disabled adult should live on their own on less than $1,000/month or live in an institution rather than live with family. https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-social-security-ssi-disability-benefits-cuts-parents-children?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_EWslIv7jgNfbEFOSCmXpKHcmMtCniu3TjCDurtyO50C3CsfdacQuz1DiLa6F7uWQ-Efe7gkbLiD2Qp8oadWpwDinHjw&_hsmi=416124574&utm_content=416124574&utm_source=hs_email28 Apr 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkky3y4krc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mkkxmmyhq22xI simply cannot articulate how angry this makes me. CRETINS!! https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/admin-2/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20Daily%20Health%20Policy%20Report&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Al-jbL2y5Uci79y5gxQfsCN413LjGB06DBN3lY3DZdY0OtAgI1HJtBe9KquIEf2bp7ZJysvHVW8knBHNtHJRwoxtXTA&_hsmi=416124574&utm_content=416124574&utm_source=hs_email28 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxmmyhq22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mkilkzgscc2mThanks Maureen. Great colors!!27 Apr 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkilkzgscc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjwtymxjw22shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctASY2U-URs20 Apr 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwtymxjw22shttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjujyl766k2gHello friends. It has been an arduous recovery journey for a writer. post-surgery. I've put this together for all of us. This has been a hard 5 weeks! Stand strong resisters! https://margaretjparkmdiv.substack.com/p/abusers-both-foreign-and-domestic19 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjujyl766k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjrff2juek2qGood morning! It is #caturday !! Big Red here will not help with your chore list. He's the overseer! Have a blessed day, everyone.18 Apr 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrff2juek2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjoq6s6xxs2uSome talking points for those so inclined to use them.17 Apr 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoq6s6xxs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjms4s7emk2tFor 60 years, this Catholic Charity in Miami has fed and sheltered immigrant children. Here is a thought--for all the Trump voters who have crossed over now, send your contributions to this charity! MAKE THE REGIME BLINK! Daily Beast https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/trump-yanks-millions-from-catholic-charities-amid-pope-feud/ar-AA211gJw?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwY2xjawRN6BhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSELRnjxpvg5RpN7ZCpRM_NG1fMLNftqnA2j8Fe5QI31SuuACNjrgJNJr1Hk_aem_c7EIEb2b1L4C7NfLR1f6tw16 Apr 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjms4s7emk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjmgj43kik2iGood morning, Bluesky fliers! Now, it is up to you to make it a good day!16 Apr 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmgj43kik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjk5nakxrk2iWhy does he have to be such a constant drain on all of us? https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-jerome-powell-trump-16f1777a974cf0dece60d78abe4eb973?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-04-15-Breaking+News15 Apr 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk5nakxrk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjhxim4js22q Harry was in the zone for our times here. Don't miss this inspiring yet cautionary take from a writer who knows what he is talking about -- and knows who we are and what we are up against. https://harrylitman.substack.com/p/hooray-for-hungary?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3375056&post_id=194206378&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=df7q0&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email14 Apr 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhxim4js22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjhg2canh22zYour second cup of coffee is waiting. Have a great day.14 Apr 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhg2canh22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjezzlsasc2cIt's the start of a new week. What will you focus your time, talents, and resources on?13 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjezzlsasc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mjcjxm7y222cWhat a week!! Go with me here to delve into our thoughts and feelings about it and then to gather strength from each other. https://open.substack.com/pub/margaretjparkmdiv/p/improvise-adapt-overcome?r=df7q0&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true12 Apr 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcjxm7y222chttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mj7o66cntc22Happy #Caturday!! Don't worry, my friends. A little bit of an... interesting" hair day is okay. It might be your greatest strength. What should we name this obviously strong fighter for democracy and the Republic? (Photo: Candle Cat and Cauldron )11 Apr 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7o66cntc22https://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mj3a2epfdc2oToday's bon mot, "June 6, 1944 D-Day prayer, President Roosevelt said that American soldiers “fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.”09 Apr 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3a2epfdc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3mj2puufbns2zGood morning bluesky fliers!09 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2puufbns2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3miwexaop6k2gOn genocide from Prof. Timothy Snyder, one of the world's experts on authoritarianism. https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-president-speaks-genocide?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=310897&post_id=193484450&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=df7q0&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email07 Apr 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwexaop6k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/megpark.bsky.social/post/3miwcbhbpbs2bHey Bluesky fliers! I'm back! I got hacked and getting back on with all of you has been a challenge. But now? Good to see you. Let me know how you are! I'm going to go read the news. Expect a lot of updates.07 Apr 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:t3a6tql5ysfio2dee4wtsehu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwcbhbpbs2b