Libby's Blog

Dear Friends:   We are entering the difficult stage of the shutdown when SNAP benefits go on pause, not because there isn’t money, but because the Regime is preventing contingency funds for this purpose from being spent to try to, literally, starve us into submission. As the Washington Post  reports : “ Forty-two million people  — roughly 1 in 8 Americans — could see cuts or delays to food assistance as soon as Saturday (November 1) if the government shutdown continues… On Th

Dear Friends:    I hope everyone enjoyed No Kings Day II . I was on our bridge and then went downtown. The day felt like one big block party, with a very serious purpose and great costumes. The gaiety and silliness were strategic and effective.    I think the tide is starting to turn, which is not to say that things will change quickly or ever be the same as before this Regime. When a tide turns there is a time where nothing seems to be happening. You can’t quite tell if the

Dear Friends: I hope everyone has been enjoying the lovely last summer weather. As grim as the news is, there are a number of things to...

Dear Friends:   Those of us in Virginia have a big responsibility going into November.   The races for Governor, Lt. Governor and...

Dear Friends:    Today’s blog is short. I wanted to make sure you were aware of two things you might do to resist the Regime. This Friday...

Dear Friends: As I think my readers know, June 14 is Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the US Army. I think it is going to be a good...

Dear Friends:   I keep trying to find ways to express succinctly what I think is really going on with the Trump regime and around the...

Dear Friends:    As we pass the 100-day mark of the disastrous Trump administration, push back is being seen across the country and even...

Dear Friends: I have always had a special place in my heart for Earth Day. I remember the first one when I was in college. I also...

Dear Friends: As many of you may know, the 50501 movement has called for a National Day of Action , also known as a National Day of...

Dear Friends:    It’s been another tough week for our democracy. However, there are glimmers of light: our little Rush Hour Resistance...

Dear Friends:   Trump/Musk continue the wanton destruction of our economy, government and security. I’ve stopped trying to find any...

Dear Friends:   I was pleased to listen to Andrea Pitzer’s latest podcast  about the betrayal of Ukraine and hear her recommend flying...

Dear Friends: As it becomes clearer that our President is a Russian asset and Putin is running the United States’ foreign policy without...

Dear Friends: Is somebody doing something? Yes, and you can too. I know it’s difficult to watch as every day the Trump/Musk...

Dear Friends:    With Inauguration Day 2025 bringing so much change, this feels like a fitting moment to share more about my plans for...