The closer we get to Monday, the worse I feel. I find myself posting more about senior homelessness, rising numbers of medical bankruptcies, and hate crimes. I cannot pretend I'm alright with a felon standing on the podium surrounded by his rich, monopoly building oligarch buddies and taking the oath of office to become the leader of this nation. Yes, I am angry. I am also worried and afraid. I'm afraid for my queer trans kids. I'm afraid for my Jewish friends. I'm afraid for my immigrant in-laws. I'm afraid for myself. Up until now I've felt a measure of safety. There was some sort of wall in checks and balances in our government that held the predators, economic, social, and yes, even sexual, at bay somewhat. There were laws protecting people from the worst behaviors of other people -- or at least laws that made it clear that these behaviors were unacceptable and would result in punishment. Now those laws don't apply to people in ...