The Montana shooting that left 4 people dead today was briefly reported in the second block of the NBC Nightly News, a sad reflection that reinforces how “routine” gun violence is in this country. Ho hum, just another shooting. #troublingtimes

Sun, clouds, trees

The clouds are blocking out the sun so it doesn't have to witness what's going on down here...

#photography #clouds #nature #troublingtimes

#NinaSimone #StayingSane #TroublingTimes #quote

Judge says Trump admin has failed to comply with court order to unfreeze foreign aid The judge declined to hold the administration in contempt as it recognized that "'prompt compliance with the order' is required."

www.axios.com/2025/02/21/t...

The ability to defy a court order with impunity is the start of a major undermining of the Rule of Law.

#troublingtimes #ruleoflaw

Making a bold statement while displaying a united front. Very much needed!
#troublingtimes #ukraine
#slavaukraini #europe

Worryingly, it looks like the 'leader of the free world' may be preparing to reward Putin's expansionism. If he is, it will only encourage Russia, and it certainly won't make the neighbouring NATO countries any safer. #TroublingTimes

Morning Beats
Ty Simon

These are #TroublingTimes

#MusicHeals #Advocacy #GetLoud #StandTall
#DoNotObeyInAdvance

How are you coping right now? Too much news and chaos and dread, I'm watching Paddington. I need to buy marmalade.
#troublingtimes #question #coping

Iranian court sentences pop star Tataloo to death for blasphemy Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports

Severe and archaic. "An Iranian court has sentenced the popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, according to local media reports.The verdict was not final and could still be appealed against."

#Troublingtimes