Author: Lizzie

Thank you ICE OUT protestors on the Brier Creek Corner!

Even a certain famous frog came out in support.Thirty enthusiastic friends and neighbors on the Brier Creek Corner yesterday were greeted by massive honks, thumbs up and waves, including a wild-and-crazy passenger who emerged from the sunroof of a passing vehicle to cheer us on!1 The Triangle is definitely not okay with the ICE invasion. … Continue reading Thank you ICE OUT protestors on the Brier Creek Corner!

Steven Miller brings white nationalism "home" to the Triangle

He's a Duke graduate; instead of attending the class reunion, he's sent his ICE minionsIt turns out to be a significant day to write about Stephen Miller, as ICE Border Patrol has finally arrived in the Triangle, according to reports that operations in Raleigh began today.1 My Webster’s dictionary says white nationalists are militant white … Continue reading Steven Miller brings white nationalism "home" to the Triangle

Christian Nationalists – Who Are These People Anyway?

They are the people who want to take away your religious freedom in favor of their own.Did you notice that the Vice President of the United States decided to air the religious divide in his household by publicly stating that he hopes that his wife Usha, an Indian Hindu by birth and practice, will someday … Continue reading Christian Nationalists – Who Are These People Anyway?

Yes, we were out there on the corner yesterday!

Here's something that you can do entirely indoors to honor our effort . . . I went out to the Brier Creek corner protest site yesterday afternoon with the idea that I would stay only if some other lunatics joined me despite the drizzle and cold. Lo and behold, eight other lunatics appeared! Thank you, … Continue reading Yes, we were out there on the corner yesterday!

The Conservative Campaign to Gut the Federal Civil Service Has Been Decades in the Making

The Grinch has risen again.This post recounts some political history that may be ancient - it goes back over 40 years - but it traces a direct line to the disembowelment of the federal Civil Service that is currently ongoing in Washington. The line goes from Donald Devine, the Director of the Office of Personnel … Continue reading The Conservative Campaign to Gut the Federal Civil Service Has Been Decades in the Making

Russell Vought on federal employees: “We want to put them in trauma.”

Wrecking the federal government is the ultimate goal.This from the Washington Post, October 10, 2025:“The shutdown layoffs are the culmination of years of groundwork laid by Vought, an architect of the Project 2025 playbook for Trump’s second term, which outlined a drastically reduced federal bureaucracy. Vought’s office had threatened mass dismissals during the shutdown, perhaps … Continue reading Russell Vought on federal employees: “We want to put them in trauma.”

The Organ Grinder & His Monkey

Pop Quiz: Who is Russell Vought?You get one point in this Pop Quiz if you know that Russell Vought is the current Director of the Office of Management & Budget, two points if you know that he’s a self-identified Christian Nationalist, and all the points if you know that he is one of the primary … Continue reading The Organ Grinder & His Monkey

Why We Stand Together Under Threatening Skies

And ask you to join us.From John Ehlers:The 09/30 No Tyranny Tuesday protest featured low grey overcast, some wind gusts, and a few sprinkles, but a solid group showed up, including several new folks. My usual friend group couldn’t make it, but I arrayed their signs anyway. It turned out to a special day for … Continue reading Why We Stand Together Under Threatening Skies

No Tyranny Tuesday 09/30/25 – Galoshes Edition?

Don't worry, if we're rained out we have some important homework for you. We will gather at the Brier Creek corner on Tuesday, September 30, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. We’ve dodged raindrops before, but this time, please make sure you come prepared with appropriate rain gear. Galoshes are also quite stylish, even … Continue reading No Tyranny Tuesday 09/30/25 – Galoshes Edition?