Resist! I’ve been a resistor in my life but at other times I’ve let things slide.
Today we’re in a time of enormous political and cultural change. It feels overwhelming. I’ve been tempted to take cover, but then I come to my senses. I need to pay attention.
I heard this news report on the state of our National Park Service:
25% cut in staff
100 park superintendent vacancies
A hiring freeze since January
A directive to review all exhibits, films, signs, tour material, brochures and retail materials to ensure that they meet the Trump administration’s policy of restoring American values and sanity.
The Trump administration has explained the enormous cuts in staffing and programming with a few short words: “We’re dealing with waste, fraud and abuse.” It’s an inadequate response.
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