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sharon f's avatar

This amazing illustration beautifully expresses the principle of equality boldly set forth in the Declaration of Independence. In the government of Texas, that Declaration continues to be rejected. This stubborn, very profitable religion, insists that Wealthy White colonists and their descendants-and now those who claim to be new colonists, exclusively possess God-given dominance over all “others”. The slave owners and their worshippers continue to drag America down.

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Sarah Reves's avatar

Dan Rather, I seem to have a credit card charge for $50 to your Substack on 1-22-2025 that I do not recall making. How can I cancel it? I have tried searching the Substack help center to no avail. please help.

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Jack Velten's avatar

Ms. Graden,

Please accept my apology for spelling your name wrong. I tried it again and it automatically switched it. I would never do that on purpose.

As for buying the weapons, the overwhelming majority of them get them illegally, by stealing them or buy them on the street. But yes, there should be laws in effect to stop some people from ever having firearms.

Thank you for your service to your community.

I also work for the local police department, first as the dispatcher and for the past 12 years as a school crossing guard. Although I did not work this school year, fighting cancer.

Tough disease but I'm in their trying.

Jack

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Stephanie Hobbs's avatar

We appear to be reaching peak crazy, next up public book burning in school parking lots.

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Peter  Bonyun's avatar

I am so moved. My body is vibrating and tears are running down my face.. Thank you.

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Patricia's avatar

That was so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing it. Dance and singing together - couldn't be a better way to start the week.

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Mary's avatar

One of my favorite pieces by Ailey. The other is "Cry."

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Tim Sullivan's avatar

Ailey's gift of blending anyything is truly God given.

But we are now in a period where genius is not recognized

unless you are unGodly!

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Jan's avatar

Gosh, do you suppose it’s because there weren’t enough raised WHITE hands? And here I thought the state government of Utah was ridiculous.

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Patricia  A  Martinez's avatar

Mr. Rather, thank you. Watching the performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was beautiful. This really made my day.

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Carisa Russell's avatar

In a time where we feel like nobody is standing up to the wrong lately, it's Ironic that a teacher is standing up- Teacher's are always nurturing and supporting the future of this country. They want a safe environment for the kids, "all are welcome here" encouraging her students to see the best in everyone and to feel welcomed, Thank you Sarah Inama and Thank you Dan for sharing.

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Jade Theresa  Robinson's avatar

The teacher and The dance are reminders that there is always hope. Applause and Gratitude

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Steve Katzman's avatar

Let’s face it, the current resident of the White House puts on a show for the people. I remember my 5 year old grandson standing on a pile of logs that we cut yelling, “Look at me, look at me.”

Isn’t that why Trump staged the major deportation? The major question from the legal authorities; “was the due process provided?” Based on at least two deportees family members the relative has never belonged to a gang and they had never been in trouble or even looked at by any police department. One is a soccer player and the tattoo that he has is the logo of his favorite soccer team.

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Teresa Bayardo's avatar

Thank you Mr Rather for this reason to smile…soo beautiful!! 💗

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Ted Meister's avatar

So now we need to be inclusive of those who don't believe "everyone is welcome here"? How f'ing WOKE is that?!!! We've come full circle.

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Kristen Bakken's avatar

Revelations <3

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Worth W Ross's avatar

What wonderful and uplifting story of standing your ground and not backing down. She is a true leader as well as an educator. Our school districts and society needs more people like her.

Worth Ross

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