Morning Brief 2022-07-19

July 19, 2022

BOTTOM OF HOUR 1

GUEST: Rep. Ronny Jackson
TOPIC: Former White House physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson, thinks Biden's cognitive skills may be getting worse.

BOTTOM OF HOUR 3
GUEST: Tommy Robinson
TOPIC: Police in Telford, England have not investigated cases of rape involving "Asian" men over fear that it would "inflame racial tensions."

CB, RR, JB, SK, BM

Domestic News...

22-Year-Old Who Killed Indiana Mass Shooter Was Armed Because of ‘Constitutional Carry’
The attacker entered the mall just before 5 pm and went into the bathroom where he put his cell phone in a toilet and readied his guns. He exited the bathroom and began firing at 5:56 pm. At 5:57 pm, Elisjsha Dicken, shot at the attacker, hitting him as he fled back to the bathroom.

The Indy Star Star Got Something Very Wrong in 10-Year-Old Rape Victim Story
This story is a perfect example of media bias and lazy or corrupt journalism. The Indy Star had a narrative to push and pushed it without care for the victim, the facts, or the fallout.

Leftwing group, ShutDownDC, promises to “disrupt” the congressional baseball game
In an obvious nod to the Bernie Bro who attempted to kill the entire house GOP leadership at a practice for the game in 2017, the group behind the harassment of Kavanaugh promised to 'disrupt' the 2022 game.

Minneapolis again displays the brain rot of the Black Lives Matter movement
Andrew “Tekle” Sundberg, a black man, was shot and killed by police. This is all that Black Lives Matter activists care about. Protests began, as did a sympathetic write-up of the activists in the Star Tribune.

In rebuke to Biden, Homeland Security advisory panel finds no need for disinformation board
"We have concluded that there is no need for a Disinformation Governance Board”

Homeland Security records show 'shocking' use of phone data, ACLU says
The civil liberties group released documents showing new details about how agencies had purchased information on people's movements throughout North America.

Major crime skyrockets 37% in NYC, NYPD data shows
Grand larceny has shot up 49%. Auto theft has spiked by 46.2%. Robbery is up 39.2% and burglaries increased by 32.9%. Felonious assault rose by 18.6% and rapes saw an 11% increase so far this year over 2021 .

If you're ‘afraid’ of your husband because of Roe, it signals a much deeper problem
"I'm a 42-year-old woman now afraid I'll get pregnant from my husband of 20 years," Elena told USA Today.

Man pulls gun on women who didn’t thank him for holding door
“A witness reported that the suspect was upset that two woman did not say thank you to him for holding a door open for them,” cops said.

Politics...

CNN Poll: Most Americans are discontented with Biden, the economy and the state of the country
75% call inflation and the cost of living the most important economic problem facing their family. Last summer, that figure stood at 43%.

CNBC POLL: Biden’s Economic Approval Sinks To New Low
The economy appears to be affecting voters’ behavior too: 65% of respondents said they were trying to spend less on entertainment, 61% are driving less and 54% are cutting back on travel, the poll found.

CNN: "Vulnerable Democrats" suddenly very concerned over "inflation crisis"
For the past year, the same Senate Democrats cited in CNN’s report voted in lockstep for Biden’s inflationary American Rescue Plan.

Manchin: Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda is a 'complete social realignment'
"I was very clear when the president and I talked, I said, ‘Mr. President, this piece of legislation is going to change our country from when John Kennedy said ask not what your country can do for you, what you can do for your country, that piece of legislation will change us to how much more can my country do for me'"

Biden is a gaffe-ingstock: The decline of the prez - and the presidency
Trump’s words might not have carried much weight, but his populist preference for lightning displays of might over long-term entanglements did. Biden, by contrast, is a captive of transnational progressivism, where red lines are just preliminaries to new red lines, and talking is an end in and of itself.

Jill complains about Joe's unpopular presidency in speech on glam island
Jill lamented Joe having had "so many hopes and plans for things he wanted to do" but instead saw his agenda constantly scuttled by domestic and international crises.

Harris, Newsom engage with donors as possible 2024 bids loom if Biden doesn’t run
Party donors have been scrambling to figure out whether Biden is going to run or if someone else could lead the party in 2024.

Kamala: Black Families Are Boosting Home Values By Hanging Up Pictures Of White People
“...you’ve heard the stories about how they’ll then encourage friends of the family — a white family — to come in. And then the white family will put the pictures up of their family. And then that appraisal gets done, and it’s for a much higher value...”

House Democrats push bill to add four seats to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is "making decisions that usurp the power of the legislative and executive branches," said Rep. Hank Johnson.

Ted Cruz Explains Why Supreme Court Is Unlikely To Overturn Gay Marriage Decision
“And had the Court not ruled in Obergefell, the democratic process would have continued to operate; if you believed gay marriage was a good idea, the way the Constitution set up for you to advance that position is to convince your fellow citizens,” Cruz explained.

CNN Edits Clip Of Cruz Saying Gay Marriage Ruling Was ‘Clearly Wrong’
CNN excluded a portion of a clip Monday in which Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the consequences of overturning the right to same-sex marriage.

Is Liz Cheney toast?
Cheney's Ahab-like fixation on getting Trump is unpopular in a state where so many voters have a favorable view of the former president.

History in Kentucky as GOP voters overtake Dems
A decade ago, Democrats held the majority of voters and a nearly 525,000 edge in registrations.

Rand Paul unloads on Mitch McConnell and his 'secret deal' with Democrats on judge
“Senator McConnell — he thought it was beneath himself to actually talk to me. Senator McConnell sabotaged this by doing it in secret.”

Nancy Pelosi's team responds to uproar over computer chip stock purchase by husband
"The Speaker does not own any stocks. As you can see from the required disclosures, with which the Speaker fully cooperates, these transactions are marked 'SP' for Spouse."

Economy...

White House Won’t Say Whether U.S. Is Entering a Recession
“I think we can confidently say based on consumer spending, based on payroll employment based on where the unemployment rate is, I think we can confidently say that these numbers that we are posting are very much inconsistent with a recessionary call given where we are now”

White House takes victory lap on sinking gasoline prices
Biden had been blaming Putin and the oil companies for rising prices, but takes full credit for falling prices... BTW, the average gallon of gas is still $4.50.

Border...

Biden’s illegals surge swamps DC
...this brings the total number of illegals caught and released into the U.S. on Biden’s watch to 1,335,959. That is a population larger than nine states.

WAR News...

Price cap on Russian oil is a ‘ridiculous idea’ and could push oil to $140, says energy research group
The Biden administration wants to put a cap on Russia’s oil prices. “That’s not how the oil market works,” Gal Luft said. “This is a very sophisticated market, you cannot force the prices down.”

The food security crisis could kill more people than COVID has, says Senegal minister at G-20
Urged the global food industry not to boycott the trade of Russian and Ukrainian food products as the food crisis rages on in vulnerable countries.

Zelensky fires top security chief, prosecutor over alleged treason
Fires the country’s security service chief and prosecutor general while accusing dozens of their employees of collaborating with Russia.

Pentagon and Lockheed reach deal to build 375 F-35 fighter jets
The F-35A, the most common version of the jet, currently costs the United States about $79 million, but prices are expected to increase.

COVID-19...

Politico: Fauci wants to put Covid’s politicization behind him
Fauci says he’s prepared for the onslaught of attacks that could come in a Republican-controlled House or Senate next year. “They’re going to try and come after me..."

Commie Update...

China holdings of U.S. debt fall below $1 trillion for the first time since 2010
Japan is now the leading holder of U.S. debt with $1.2 trillion.

Cuba: Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After Police Beatings in Communist Food Line Brawl
A chaotic brawl on a ration line to buy chicken resulted in Cuban state security officials brutalizing civilians and left a pregnant woman hospitalized.

FBI and DHS confirm they are buying Chinese drones despite security concerns
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are purchasing and using Chinese-made drones from a company with close links to the Chinese government.

Entertainment...

Federal prosecutors drop charges against Colbert team members arrested at Capitol
"We do not believe it is probable that the Office would be able to obtain and sustain convictions on these charges. The defendants no longer will be required to appear for a scheduled hearing in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on July 20, 2022."

Sesame Place accused of racism, facing backlash over viral video
The footage shows the Muppet appearing to high-five and hug the other kids around them, but skipping the young black children.

Prince Harry said that he knew Meghan Markle was his “soulmate” in Africa
Harry said Africa is where he’s “found peace and healing time and time again.”

Andrew Schulz’s ‘Infamous’ Offers Crash Course in Taboo Comedy
Renegade comic will joke about anything.

Media...

Pulitzer Prize Defends Award To 2018 Russia Hoaxers
On Sunday, the board released a statement saying the organization stood by its 2018 presentations after years of criticism provoked an “independent” review.

Broken and distrusting: why Americans are pulling away from the daily news
A Reuters Institute survey found that a rising number of people are avoiding the news or just don’t believe it

Man In Underwear Sneaks Through Background Of CNBC Live Shot While Dogs Barking
During a live shot on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” from the home of asset manager Karen Firestone, dogs were barking continuously followed by an unidentified man in his underwear walking through the background.

Europe...

Europe Encouraged To Ration Gas Supplies Ahead Of Winter
The International Energy Agency is calling for widespread energy rationing across Europe due to the continent’s ongoing fuel crisis the agency predicts will be exacerbated by the coming winter months.

Middle East...

Biden’s Plan To ‘Embarrass’ Saudi Arabia Into Getting Green-Pilled Totally Backfired
Biden’s strategy to coax Saudi Arabia into embracing climate-friendly policies backfired during his visit to the region Friday and Saturday.

Fuming families rip Biden, say he did nothing to free US citizen ‘hostages’ in Saudi Arabia
The cases aren’t well-known because the families opted to work quietly with the US government ahead of Biden’s visit.

Environment...

Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’
“This ... frees up the president to use the full powers of the executive branch. And those full powers certainly include a climate emergency.”

Sri Lanka Is Just The First To Topple In Globalists’ Green Energy House Of Cards
Riots, famines, societal collapse, and cultural invasion — the globalist agenda has created the perfect storm for national instability.

Paper: Plants Create Their Own Pain Medicine When Stressed
New research from a California university shows that plants create salicylic acid, also known as aspirin, when faced with environmental stress.

Movie Review: Crack in the World (1965)
Scientist use a thermonuclear missile (they launch the missile upside down, into the Earth) to break the crust in order to release magma, which will lead to a future of unlimited green energy!

LGBTQIA2S+...

Feds misquoted SCOTUS to require states to let boys in girls' restrooms, judge says
Purported "guidance" isn't optional for states that risk federal funding by waiting for agencies to "drop the hammer" on them for protecting women's sports, restroom privacy, court says.

Trans Biden Official Wants To ‘Empower’ Kids To Get Sex Changes
Levine said transgender youths are threatened by mental health issues, bullying and political attacks, and that treatment of these youths should affirm their perceived gender identity and empower them to get sex change treatments.

Russia ridicules Biden's trans and non-binary appointees
"Keep going that way, our dear American ex-partners! I don’t think we even need any long-term strategies to counter your malicious role in the world - you are doing the right thing yourselves!"

LGBTQ Nation: “Parental Rights in Education” laws are a form of child abuse
At least 12 other state legislatures are now appropriating the Florida model and are considering similar “Don’t Say Gay” laws.

Who was James Webb? And why do scientists want to rename the James Webb Space Telescope?
Webb was undersecretary of state during the Truman administration when the federal government systematically purged its ranks of LGBTQ employees.

Education...

Planned Parenthood clinic to open in high school if school board approves deal
A California school district board will vote on allowing Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to open and operate a clinic at John Glenn High School in Norwalk.

Black scholar predicts 30 years to erase 'big lie' of '1619' victimhood
“The real story of America is the story of American blacks, not American blacks exclusively, but American blacks as exemplary of what the American promise is,” said William Allen.

Health...

Simple blood test could predict schizophrenia, psychotic attacks - study
Researchers have discovered that brain cells die in a psychotic attack and a simple blood test could make it possible to predict such an event and treat it.

Technology...

GoFundMe allows page for Minnesota gunman after axing one for NYC bodega clerk
GoFundMe is allowing a small fortune to be collected for kin of the Minneapolis gunman fatally shot by cops after he fired at neighbors, while hard-working Manhattan bodega clerk Jose Alba’s fund got the ax.

Poll: Social media makes nearly half of Gen Z and millennials feel negatively about their finances
More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults who have social media say they have felt negatively about their finances after seeing others’ posts. Those feelings included jealousy, inadequacy, anxiety, shame and anger.

Shirtless Elon Musk vacations in Mykonos on luxury yacht
He might want to spend a few dollars on a tanning bed, or just wear a shirt while in the water.

Sports...

Dates announced for 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
Get your COVID passport ready, because the Olympics are coming to LA. July 14-30, 2028. Plenty of good seats still available.

July 19, 2007 - Glenn battles US Attorney who put border agents Compean & Ramos behind bars... Marcus Luttrell's new book is a #1 bestseller...

July 19, 2010 - Barack says Obamacare won't increase your taxes... Obama changes 'freedom of religion' to 'freedom of worship'... Obama authorizes assassination of US citizen...

What our response to Israel reveals about us

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I have been honored to receive the Defender of Israel Award from Prime Minister Netanyahu.

The Jerusalem Post recently named me one of the strongest Christian voices in support of Israel.

And yet, my support is not blind loyalty. It’s not a rubber stamp for any government or policy. I support Israel because I believe it is my duty — first as a Christian, but even if I weren’t a believer, I would still support her as a man of reason, morality, and common sense.

Because faith isn’t required to understand this: Israel’s existence is not just about one nation’s survival — it is about the survival of Western civilization itself.

It is a lone beacon of shared values in the Middle East. It is a bulwark standing against radical Islam — the same evil that seeks to dismantle our own nation from within.

And my support is not rooted in politics. It is rooted in something simpler and older than politics: a people’s moral and historical right to their homeland, and their right to live in peace.

Israel has that right — and the right to defend herself against those who openly, repeatedly vow her destruction.

Let’s make it personal: if someone told me again and again that they wanted to kill me and my entire family — and then acted on that threat — would I not defend myself? Wouldn’t you? If Hamas were Canada, and we were Israel, and they did to us what Hamas has done to them, there wouldn’t be a single building left standing north of our border. That’s not a question of morality.

That’s just the truth. All people — every people — have a God-given right to protect themselves. And Israel is doing exactly that.

My support for Israel’s right to finish the fight against Hamas comes after eighty years of rejected peace offers and failed two-state solutions. Hamas has never hidden its mission — the eradication of Israel. That’s not a political disagreement.

That’s not a land dispute. That is an annihilationist ideology. And while I do not believe this is America’s war to fight, I do believe — with every fiber of my being — that it is Israel’s right, and moral duty, to defend her people.

Criticism of military tactics is fair. That’s not antisemitism. But denying Israel’s right to exist, or excusing — even celebrating — the barbarity of Hamas? That’s something far darker.

We saw it on October 7th — the face of evil itself. Women and children slaughtered. Babies burned alive. Innocent people raped and dragged through the streets. And now, to see our own fellow citizens march in defense of that evil… that is nothing short of a moral collapse.

If the chants in our streets were, “Hamas, return the hostages — Israel, stop the bombing,” we could have a conversation.

But that’s not what we hear.

What we hear is open sympathy for genocidal hatred. And that is a chasm — not just from decency, but from humanity itself. And here lies the danger: that same hatred is taking root here — in Dearborn, in London, in Paris — not as horror, but as heroism. If we are not vigilant, the enemy Israel faces today will be the enemy the free world faces tomorrow.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about truth. It’s about the courage to call evil by its name and to say “Never again” — and mean it.

And you don’t have to open a Bible to understand this. But if you do — if you are a believer — then this issue cuts even deeper. Because the question becomes: what did God promise, and does He keep His word?

He told Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you.” He promised to make Abraham the father of many nations and to give him “the whole land of Canaan.” And though Abraham had other sons, God reaffirmed that promise through Isaac. And then again through Isaac’s son, Jacob — Israel — saying: “The land I gave to Abraham and Isaac I give to you and to your descendants after you.”

That’s an everlasting promise.

And from those descendants came a child — born in Bethlehem — who claimed to be the Savior of the world. Jesus never rejected His title as “son of David,” the great King of Israel.

He said plainly that He came “for the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” And when He returns, Scripture says He will return as “the Lion of the tribe of Judah.” And where do you think He will go? Back to His homeland — Israel.

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And what will He find when He gets there? His brothers — or his brothers’ enemies? Will the roads where He once walked be preserved? Or will they lie in rubble, as Gaza does today? If what He finds looks like the aftermath of October 7th, then tell me — what will be my defense as a Christian?

Some Christians argue that God’s promises to Israel have been transferred exclusively to the Church. I don’t believe that. But even if you do, then ask yourself this: if we’ve inherited the promises, do we not also inherit the land? Can we claim the birthright and then, like Esau, treat it as worthless when the world tries to steal it?

So, when terrorists come to slaughter Israelis simply for living in the land promised to Abraham, will we stand by? Or will we step forward — into the line of fire — and say,

“Take me instead”?

Because this is not just about Israel’s right to exist.

It’s about whether we still know the difference between good and evil.

It’s about whether we still have the courage to stand where God stands.

And if we cannot — if we will not — then maybe the question isn’t whether Israel will survive. Maybe the question is whether we will.

America’s moral erosion: How we were conditioned to accept the unthinkable

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Every time we look away from lawlessness, we tell the next mob it can go a little further.

Chicago, Portland, and other American cities are showing us what happens when the rule of law breaks down. These cities have become openly lawless — and that’s not hyperbole.

When a governor declares she doesn’t believe federal agents about a credible threat to their lives, when Chicago orders its police not to assist federal officers, and when cartels print wanted posters offering bounties for the deaths of U.S. immigration agents, you’re looking at a country flirting with anarchy.

Two dangers face us now: the intimidation of federal officers and the normalization of soldiers as street police. Accept either, and we lose the republic.

This isn’t a matter of partisan politics. The struggle we’re watching now is not between Democrats and Republicans. It’s between good and evil, right and wrong, self‑government and chaos.

Moral erosion

For generations, Americans have inherited a republic based on law, liberty, and moral responsibility. That legacy is now under assault by extremists who openly seek to collapse the system and replace it with something darker.

Antifa, well‑financed by the left, isn’t an isolated fringe any more than Occupy Wall Street was. As with Occupy, big money and global interests are quietly aligned with “anti‑establishment” radicals. The goal is disruption, not reform.

And they’ve learned how to condition us. Twenty‑five years ago, few Americans would have supported drag shows in elementary schools, biological males in women’s sports, forced vaccinations, or government partnerships with mega‑corporations to decide which businesses live or die. Few would have tolerated cartels threatening federal agents or tolerated mobs doxxing political opponents. Yet today, many shrug — or cheer.

How did we get here? What evidence convinced so many people to reverse themselves on fundamental questions of morality, liberty, and law? Those long laboring to disrupt our republic have sought to condition people to believe that the ends justify the means.

Promoting “tolerance” justifies women losing to biological men in sports. “Compassion” justifies harboring illegal immigrants, even violent criminals. Whatever deluded ideals Antifa espouses is supposed to somehow justify targeting federal agents and overturning the rule of law. Our culture has been conditioned for this moment.

The buck stops with us

That’s why the debate over using troops to restore order in American cities matters so much. I’ve never supported soldiers executing civilian law, and I still don’t. But we need to speak honestly about what the Constitution allows and why. The Posse Comitatus Act sharply limits the use of the military for domestic policing. The Insurrection Act, however, exists for rare emergencies — when federal law truly can’t be enforced by ordinary means and when mobs, cartels, or coordinated violence block the courts.

Even then, the Constitution demands limits: a public proclamation ordering offenders to disperse, transparency about the mission, a narrow scope, temporary duration, and judicial oversight.

Soldiers fight wars. Cops enforce laws. We blur that line at our peril.

But we also cannot allow intimidation of federal officers or tolerate local officials who openly obstruct federal enforcement. Both extremes — lawlessness on one side and militarization on the other — endanger the republic.

The only way out is the Constitution itself. Protect civil liberty. Enforce the rule of law. Demand transparency. Reject the temptation to justify any tactic because “our side” is winning. We’ve already seen how fear after 9/11 led to the Patriot Act and years of surveillance.

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Two dangers face us now: the intimidation of federal officers and the normalization of soldiers as street police. Accept either, and we lose the republic. The left cannot be allowed to shut down enforcement, and the right cannot be allowed to abandon constitutional restraint.

The real threat to the republic isn’t just the mobs or the cartels. It’s us — citizens who stop caring about truth and constitutional limits. Anything can be justified when fear takes over. Everything collapses when enough people decide “the ends justify the means.”

We must choose differently. Uphold the rule of law. Guard civil liberties. And remember that the only way to preserve a government of, by, and for the people is to act like the people still want it.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Stand with Voddie Baucham’s family in this time of loss

In the quiet aftermath of a profound loss, the Christian community mourns the unexpected passing of Dr. Voddie Baucham, a towering figure in evangelical circles. Known for his defense of biblical truth, Baucham, a pastor, author, and theologian, left a legacy on family, faith, and opposing "woke" ideologies in the church. His book Fault Lines challenged believers to prioritize Scripture over cultural trends. Glenn had Voddie on the show several times, where they discussed progressive influences in Christianity, debunked myths of “Christian nationalism,” and urged hope amid hostility.

The shock of Baucham's death has deeply affected his family. Grieving, they remain hopeful in Christ, with his wife, Bridget, now facing the task of resettling in the US without him. Their planned move from Lusaka, Zambia, was disrupted when their home sale fell through last December, resulting in temporary Airbnb accommodations, but they have since secured a new home in Cape Coral that requires renovations. To ensure Voddie's family is taken care of, a fundraiser is being held to raise $2 million, which will be invested for ongoing support, allowing Bridget to focus on her family.

We invite readers to contribute prayerfully. If you feel called to support the Bauchams in this time of need, you can click here to donate.

We grieve and pray with hope for the Bauchams.

May Voddie's example inspire us.

From isolation to connection: Overcoming loneliness

Loneliness isn’t just being alone — it’s feeling unseen, unheard, and unimportant, even amid crowds and constant digital chatter.

Loneliness has become an epidemic in America. Millions of people, even when surrounded by others, feel invisible. In tragic irony, we live in an age of unparalleled connectivity, yet too many sit in silence, unseen and unheard.

I’ve been experiencing this firsthand. My children have grown up and moved out. The house that once overflowed with life now echoes with quiet. Moments that once held laughter now hold silence. And in that silence, the mind can play cruel games. It whispers, “You’re forgotten. Your story doesn’t matter.”

We are unique in our gifts, but not in our humanity. Recognizing this shared struggle is how we overcome loneliness.

It’s a lie.

I’ve seen it in others. I remember sitting at Rockefeller Center one winter, watching a woman lace up her ice skates. Her clothing was worn, her bag battered. Yet on the ice, she transformed — elegant, alive, radiant.

Minutes later, she returned to her shoes, merged into the crowd, unnoticed. I’ve thought of her often. She was not alone in her experience. Millions of Americans live unseen, performing acts of quiet heroism every day.

Shared pain makes us human

Loneliness convinces us to retreat, to stay silent, to stop reaching out to others. But connection is essential. Even small gestures — a word of encouragement, a listening ear, a shared meal — are radical acts against isolation.

I’ve learned this personally. Years ago, a caller called me “Mr. Perfect.” I could have deflected, but I chose honesty. I spoke of my alcoholism, my failed marriage, my brokenness. I expected judgment. Instead, I found resonance. People whispered back, “I’m going through the same thing. Thank you for saying it.”

Our pain is universal. Everyone struggles with self-doubt and fear. Everyone feels, at times, like a fraud. We are unique in our gifts, but not in our humanity. Recognizing this shared struggle is how we overcome loneliness.

We were made for connection. We were built for community — for conversation, for touch, for shared purpose. Every time we reach out, every act of courage and compassion punches a hole in the wall of isolation.

You’re not alone

If you’re feeling alone, know this: You are not invisible. You are seen. You matter. And if you’re not struggling, someone you know is. It’s your responsibility to reach out.

Loneliness is not proof of brokenness. It is proof of humanity. It is a call to engage, to bear witness, to connect. The world is different because of the people who choose to act. It is brighter when we refuse to be isolated.

We cannot let silence win. We cannot allow loneliness to dictate our lives. Speak. Reach out. Connect. Share your gifts. By doing so, we remind one another: We are all alike, and yet each of us matters profoundly.

In this moment, in this country, in this world, what we do matters. Loneliness is real, but so is hope. And hope begins with connection.