We need to tone down the hysteria

Is anyone else hearing Michael Stipe from REM singing, “It’s the end of the world as we know it?” The reaction to President Trump’s executive order on immigration and refugees has this 1987 hit ringing in my ears. The infamous order, still being litigated, bans immigration from seven countries for 90 days and refugees from those countries for one 120 days to implement “extreme vetting.”

The Internet Wants to Give Chelsea Manning A Hug

Following reports that Chelsea Manning is on President Obama’s “short list” for a possible commutation, the Internet has exploded with support for the imprisoned transgender transparency advocate. Over the weekend, thousands of people started taking part in a spontaneous #HugsForChelsea campaign, posting photos of themselves with their arms outstretched as if waiting to give Chelsea Manning a hug, calling for President Obama to grant her clemency.