A Message From The Publisher
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.” –Psalm 12:5
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.
In the spirit of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who has emerged as a powerful voice in defense of justice, equity, and truth. One of her standout statements — “The math ain’t mathin’” — has become a rallying cry for many frustrated with the hypocrisy and injustice in American politics today.
There comes a time in the life of a person when survival demands more than patience and self, it demands protest. That time is now. And like Fannie Lou Hamer said decades ago, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Those words, soaked in pain and power, speak for millions of Americans today.
We are tired of being told to wait while injustice burns like a blowtorch to our souls. Tired of the cruelty using us like puppets with policy. Tired of watching the rich get richer while working families get broker. Enough is enough.
In a disturbing ruling, a federal judge just gave Donald Trump the green light to use the Alien Enemies Act a centuries-old law rooted in fear to target and expel migrants. These are not enemies. These are mothers, fathers, and children fleeing violence, looking for hope. Instead of reform, we get rejection. Instead of compassion, cruelty.On different soil, Trump proudly announces a $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia a regime with blood on its hands. “I like him too much,” he says of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, even as that regime crushes dissent and dismembers journalists. Our foreign policy shouldn’t be for sale, but here we are again.
Back at home, the pain is more familiar. Grocery bills soar. Prescription costs skyrocket. And who do Americans blame? A majority now point the finger at Trump’s erratic trade wars and reckless economic mismanagement. They’re not wrong.
But what are Republicans doing in response? Cutting food assistance. The largest-ever cuts to food aid, just to hand more tax breaks to the already ultra-wealthy. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett put it plainly: “The math ain’t mathin’.” How can we justify taking meals from children to line the pockets of billionaires?
They want us to believe this is normal that this is how government should work. But as Rep. Crockett said during a recent floor speech, “You cannot preach to me about law and order while lawlessness is reigning from your party.” The hypocrisy is as blatant as it is shameful.
Thankfully, voices like Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Crockett are fighting back. Sanders is mobilizing grassroots organizers across swing districts, saying plainly: “It must be defeated.” He’s talking about the GOP’s budget bill, but he could be talking about this whole backwards agenda.
This isn’t about partisanship. This is about survival. About dignity. About the soul of a nation teetering on the edge of moral bankruptcy.
So, let’s say it clearly: We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Sick of the hunger, the hate, the hypocrisy.
Tired of leaders who sell us out, again and again.
And we’re done pretending things are fine when they’re not.
Rep. Crockett is right, “The math ain’t mathin’.” The lies don’t add up. The cruelty doesn’t balance out. And the people are waking up.
If those in power won’t do better, then it’s time to replace them with those who will. We don’t need more empty speeches. We need bold action.
Enough is no longer enough.
It’s too much. And it’s time to fight back. Ain’t a damn thang funny!
