The Rules Changed Mid-Game: And People Are Paying the Price

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 27/06/2025

A bold reflection on how immigration policies have shifted mid-game—revoking legal status, betraying trust, and turning safety into a moving target.

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A King in All But Name: The Supreme Court’s Assault on Justice, Democracy, and Care

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 12/06/2025

A trauma-informed, justice-rooted response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling granting presidents broad legal immunity. This post names the ruling as judicial betrayal, explores its democratic and psychological impact, reclaims care as resistance, and outlines tangible actions—including impeachment.

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The Chair, the Tyrant, and the Turning Point

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 23/04/2025

A trauma-informed call to remove Speaker Johnson and reject power without accountability. Silence is not care—and we will not consent to control.

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This Is Not a Phase—It’s a Problem

Mary Coughlin

Published on: 22/04/2025

A searing reflection on the state of U.S. leadership and democracy, reframing political dysfunction through the lens of trauma-informed care. This powerful piece calls on “we the people” to become the steady presence our nation desperately needs.

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