Standing up for what is right

The above three images are from anti-Trump rallies I attended in 2025.

A year ago I began sharing my opinions about the immoral and seemingly illegal actions taking place nearly every day by the Trump administration. It began with the gutting of financial support for USAID and other world health programs. The results have led to millions of deaths.

Whether it was the wavering of aid for Ukraine’s war with Russia, pardoning the felons who overtook the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the crackdown on immigrant families or Trump’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, I shared my dismay and anger on social media. I’ve posted photos I took while attending protest rallies in Green Bay and the stories of people impacted by political battles across the country.

There have also been posts criticizing elected officials and religious leaders for not taking stands against Trump’s actions that oppose Gospel values.

Not everyone shares the same opinions about politically-related posts on Facebook. That’s why I’ve explained to friends my reason for posting comments, reminding them that we all have a duty to defend democracy and the rule of law.

Recently, I was challenged by a Facebook “friend” after one post. Here is what he said:

“I really hate the postings that you have done in the last few days. You are trying to polarize people. I follow you so that we can receive solid information that I can use. I don’t consider you as a trusted source anymore.”

Perhaps others share my friend’s feelings. However, it’s a decision I’ve made and will continue to follow. I explained this in my reply:

“I can tell you that I will continue to post news and opinion stories from various sources that point out all of the unjust, hate-filled and scandalous actions of Trump. I wish I could go back to the days when all I posted were macro photos of insects in my back yard, but pointing out the destruction of our democracy seems to be more important.

“If I offend you, I'm sorry. Perhaps you don't see Trump's actions the way I do, and the easiest way to resolve that is to ‘unfriend’ me. I'm sure others have done that so they don't have to read anything political. At this point there are very few ways to counter or change what is happening in DC — until the 2026 election and attending protest rallies, which I have done numerous times.

“The man is evil incarnate. I don't try to polarize people, but I do try to point out the injustices he espouses. Why end USAID? A humanitarian program that saves (saved) millions of poor and children around the world? The list of immoral actions goes on. So I will continue to put a spotlight on them in my little corner of the world.”

There aren’t many ways for citizens to challenge the injustices taking place in this country. Protests, phone calls and emails to elected leaders, letters to the editor and social media posts are a few of the opportunities we have at our disposal.

I look forward to the day I can go back to sharing only photos and family updates. What about you?