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Trump’s War of Words

Declaring English as the official national language hurts many Americans, especially those with disabilities and access & functional needs

3d ago

Non-English Languages in the U.S. In 2019, approximately 78% (241 million) of all 308.8 million people ages five and older reported speaking only English at home regardless of their nativity. The remaining 22% (67.8 million) reported speaking a language other than English at home. Based on this data, Mandarin and Cantonese were the most common non-English, non-Spanish languages spoken in the U.S., with more than 3.4 million speakers across the country. Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.co

3d ago

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Switching Moral Compasses

Trump is systemically replacing Biden’s morals with his own — already adversely impacting the disaster readiness of Americans now.

Feb 21

Switching Moral Compasses

Feb 21

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The U.S. Emergency Management Impacts from an “America First” Agenda

Once again, it’s time to worry about Global Biological Threats and Hazards

Feb 13

The U.S. Emergency Management Impacts from an “America First” Agenda

Feb 13

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Trump Decides FEMA Is a Four-Letter Word

His words and actions align towards dismantling the 46-year old Administation, which provides so much more than just financial support…

Jan 27

A car sinking underwater during a flood.

Jan 27

A Call for Research Assistance

Seeking help to refine — and publish — a new organizational change management theory

Jan 2

A Call for Research Assistance

Jan 2

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Some Bills to Squeeze Through the House Suspension Calendar

With only a few days left in this session, there are a few Emergency Management-related bills on the calendar which will benefit U.S. folks…

Dec 7, 2024

Some Bills to Squeeze Through the House Suspension Calendar

Dec 7, 2024

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A Reminder of How Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Happen

It is up to politicians — and not a public vote

Nov 7, 2024

A Reminder of How Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Happen

Nov 7, 2024

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The Elephant Is Still in the Room at the U.S. Capitol

How Congress is failing to protect the U.S. Capitol Complex

Oct 25, 2024

The Elephant Is Still in the Room at the U.S. Capitol

Oct 25, 2024

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Emergency Management Perspective on the Trump Assassination Senate Report

U.S. Senate releases preliminary report — three points from our vantage

Oct 8, 2024

Former President Trump and US Secret Service Agents, after he was shot in 2024.

Oct 8, 2024

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Commander-in-Chief — with one big asterisk

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled the President is ‘above the law’ in his official duties — Here’s one big concern.

Oct 4, 2024

nighttime photo of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Oct 4, 2024

Barton Dunant

Barton Dunant

Emergency Management Consulting and Training. We advocate for safety and security issues at home and the workplace. Visit us on the web at bartondunant.com

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