Weekly roundup for June 12, 2021 Today's theme is "Let's Get Real!". Californians are in a state of denial about their abusive relationship with the rest of the country. It's time to face up to reality and be honest about America and what options we have for the future. NOTES: 1. "Understanding QAnon’s Connection to American Politics, Religion, and Media Consumption", Public Religion Research Institute, May 27, 2021; https://www.prri.org/research/qanon-conspiracy-american-politics-report/ 2. "Statement of Concern: The Threats to American Democracy and the Need for National Voting and Election Administration Standards", New America, June 1, 2021; https://www.newamerica.org/political-reform/statements/statement-of-concern/ 3. "Biden ends infrastructure negotiations with Republican senators", CBS News, June 9, 2021; https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-infrastructure-bill-ends-negotiations-republican-senators/ 4. "Manchin Is Unmoved On The Voting Rights Bill After He Met With Civil Rights Groups", NPR, June 8, 2021; https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004341661/despite-constructive-meeting-manchins-mind-is-made-up-on-voting-rights-bill MUSIC CREDIT: "Angry Bass Line", by Adigold; elements.envato.com IMAGE CREDIT: Office of Senator Joe Manchin, public domain; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brett_Kavanaugh_and_Joe_Manchin.jpg