While today’s firehose of political disasters spews, it’s good to remember America’s long, long history in the struggle to make the ideals of the Constitution a reality. But if America has a long history of civil rights abuses and horrors, it has an equally long history of resistance. I recently read the article “He debated with dignity” about the rally and candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk. Locally, Clatsop Community Action has administered a really cool Rapid-Rehousing program that helps folks get back on their feet. The owners were heading to the emergency vet at the same time as me.