Chronicles and Commentary

Lessons in State Politics
Katie Sesti Katie Sesti

Lessons in State Politics

One last thing: “I match energies.” Plain and simple. If you’re not going to treat me with respect then I’m not going to be particularly interested in giving you some lobbed soft balls. I’m going to throw you as fast a pitch as I can to let you know who you’re dealing with. I’m just really glad I had a few people on my team to back me up.

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Dear son, …
Katie Sesti Katie Sesti

Dear son, …

… if we’re not going to get rid of guns… let’s try and address another KEY ELEMENT to the mass shooting problem: teaching social emotional coping skills.

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There’s a Fear of Progress
Katie Sesti Katie Sesti

There’s a Fear of Progress

What is happening in the U.S. right now is simply war on progress. Fear of progress. Fear breeds terror and terrorism. Anger. Violence. Pain. Trauma. Sadness. Separation.

But you know what progress actually is? It’s love. It’s connection. It’s knowledge. It’s growth. It’s joy. Happiness. Humanity.

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