Going the Distance: Long Road Ahead – June 2025

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 1
“The Wind and I,” Jeannette DesBoine    “Emblematic,” Mary Susan Gast

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 6
“Like the Sun,” Nafia Dawn    “We’re All Gonna Die,” Reuters, Des Moines Register, National Public Radio, National Catholic Reporter

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 8
“The Public Square,” David Hakim    “Just What We Wanted,” Lora Ries, Heritage Foundation    “White Christian Nationalism,” Rev. Dietrich Bonhöffer

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 13
“Memorial for Memorial Day,” Rick Vitrano    “No Kings Day,” organizers’ statement    “Military Orders,” Governor Gavin Newsom, President Donald Trump on X and YouTube

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 15
“Don’t Mess with California,” Ilean Baltodano    “Message to Senator Padilla,” from a constituent    “Oversight,” Claire J. Baker

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 20
“Juneteenth,” Amena Brown    “A Legacy of Liberation,” Effenus Henderson

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 22
“The Feds Will Determine Your Fate,” Gail Wasserman    “Scripture Reference,” Book of Leviticus

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 27
“Military DisOrder,” Beth Grimm    “When the Order Is Illegal, Disobey!” parody lyrics Joe Dalaker, Rapid Response Choir

Going the Distance – Long Road Ahead – June 29
“The Reality Presidency: Season Two,” Ilean Baltodano    “I No Longer Pray for Peace,” Ann Weems    “War Again,” Claire J. Baker