Laura E. González

Excellence without exploitation

Happy birthday, @DrMayaAngelou! Angelou's poetry reminded generations of women that they are capable, beautiful, and unstoppable. Mrs. Obama spoke in 2014 at Wake Forest University about how Angelou's words inspired her: "She told us that our worth has nothing to do with what the world might say. Instead, she said, 'Each of us comes from the creator trailing wisps of glory.' She reminded us that we must each find our own voice, decide our own value, and then announce it to the world with all the pride and joy that is our birthright as members of the human race."

On this day, 58 years ago, my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was taken from us by assassination while still fully committed to confronting poverty, racism, and militarism. Even now, the truth of who he was and what he stood for is too often softened or reshaped into something easier to accept. But my father was not a convenient symbol. He was a man of deep conviction, disciplined courage, and unwavering love. He gave his life calling this nation to confront injustice and choose a better way. Today, I reflect not only on the pain of his assassination, but also on the power of his witness. His life, his sacrifice, and his commitment to nonviolence still call us to reject hate, resist injustice, and create the Beloved Community. On this day, I hold both the weight of that loss and the responsibility of that legacy. #MLK

On #MorningJoe earlier today, I spoke with Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz about the deeper meaning of Passover and Easter. These are not just holidays. They are rooted in struggle, in survival, and in the belief that we can come out of what tries to hold us down. At a time when division is rising, we must remember our shared history and stand together. We cannot move forward if we forget where we come from.

How will the Trump team explain this without a coherent strategic plan?

Life is beautiful even through disaster — that belief is what sustains you through 🐎🔥🌊

The Polling Collapse open.substack.com/pub/greattrans…

Trump Tells the Postal Service to Create a Voter List wsj.com/opinion/donald…

My father did not just give speeches. He offered a framework for how to live, how to lead, and how to confront injustice without losing our humanity. “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” was not simply a moment of reflection. It was a call to remain steadfast in the work, to organize, to build, and to act with courage and discipline. If we are serious about honoring his legacy, we cannot stop at quoting him. We must study him. I encourage you to spend time with his writings, his speeches, and his teachings, and to apply them in your daily life. Explore books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: thekingcenter.pulse.ly/5e89nvlpf2 #MLK #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365

Protecting our elections isn’t partisan. It’s foundational to our democracy.    Every eligible voter should be able to vote, and every state and local elections official should be able to administer elections without fear of federal overreach or threats of prosecution.

When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing. When you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors - When you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you. When you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice - You may know that your society is doomed. —Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military, the Largest Request in Modern History wsj.com/politics/polic…

New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 27 new adult-use marijuana licenses yesterday, bringing the total number of licensed cannabis businesses to over 2,200. Officials also put forth new regulations for cannabis showcase events. themarijuanaherald.com/2026/04/new-yo…

Today, on Good Friday, we mark a day of sacrifice. Some New Yorkers will abstain from eating; others will spend hours without speaking. Faith, the Bible tells us, is belief in the things unseen. That belief is what will guide so many of our neighbors in solemn reflection and reverence. I wish all those observing Good Friday a blessed day of peace.

Markets closing at the end of the day is a legacy design choice. Tokenization opens the door to a system that looks more like the internet itself.

Amazing Art Work. Back to the Future was 💯 filmed in California.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his last speech at Historic Mason Temple. He uttered the prophetic "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech on the eve of his assassination. Take a moment to watch, listen to and remember this giant of a man. ❤️💚🖤

Tower Records in San Francisco in the 1980s. Opened in 1967 & closed in 2006. Check the photo below to see what that same location looked like in 1966.

Lyn Alden is back on the show 💥 The Debt Crisis Is Already Here | @LynAldenContact We discuss: - The Sovereign Debt Crisis - Energy Shortages & $200 Oil - How to Prepare for What's Coming - Lyn's Story: From Homelessness to Macro Analyst Watch here: youtu.be/YYJ_Le97ldA

Fueled by his fear of losing the upcoming midterm elections and based wholly on unfounded allegations of voter fraud, President Trump is attempting to unilaterally limit mail voting and threaten elections officials with criminal prosecution.   This is just another unlawful attempt to restrict voting.   We’re suing. oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…