Woe America

Schools, Hospitals, Bridges, Medical Suppliers, Residential Buildings, Journalists, and Civilians are the targets of the U.S. and Israel’s bombings across Iran. Trump says, “We will bomb them back to the Stone Age.” We no longer have a Department of Defense; it has been transformed into the Department of War. Hegseth insists on building the “warfightingness warfighters” after we murdered 168 school children and their teachers.

Trump’s bullying has become the new standard in moral vacuity. By their actions, Trump and his minions insist that America is no longer the Leader of the Free World. Now, morality is for suckers and losers.

A budget always highlights a president’s values and priorities. Trump’s proposed 2027 budget calls for $1.5 trillion more for war, at the expense of childcare or healthcare. 

“We’re a big country. We’re fighting wars. It’s not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all of these things.” according to Trump.

Note that Trump didn’t mention clawing back the billionaire tax breaks that the One Big Beautiful Bill granted them. No, let’s keep harming everyone except the wealthy.

President Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe in WW II reminds us that “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” 

Michael A LeMay, Veterans for Peace




Friendly Reminder: Pay Your Dues, so you can vote!

Homer Senior Citizens will have their Annual Meeting on May 21^st.  In order to vote, you must be a paid-up member for 2026.   This is an important election for new Board Members and to vote on some Bylaw changes.

Homer Senior Citizens is a vital part of our community–including services, recreation, meals, and providing about 80 senior apartments (some independent apartments and some Assisted Living).


As a member, you could play a vital role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive space where seniors can thrive, stay active, and connect with others.  Anyone 18+ can become a member.  Join at www.homerseniors.org, click on “Membership”, or in person at the business office. 

Lani Raymond, Homer, AK



Thank you for supporting the Climate Artists Collective’s residency

Thank you, Homer, for supporting the Climate Artists Collective’s two-week residency this March. Coastal Contrasts printmaking at Kenai Peninsula College and Sacredness of Place, a community outdoor installation at the Pratt Museum, brought artists and community together through workshops, artist talks, pit firing, exhibitions, and potlucks.

Rhode Island artist Caroline Anderson shared that what stayed with her most was how people in Homer went out of their way to support this work. Chicago artist Elaine Miller expressed gratitude for the support of Kenai Peninsula College staff and the warmth she experienced here. New York artist Rosemarie Gleiser reflected on the meaningful connections formed through shared creative work. Wisconsin artist Rebecca Carlton sincerely appreciated the more than one hundred school and community participants who helped create Sacredness of Place.

We are deeply grateful to our Alaskan partners: Marcia Kuszmaul and Mannfried Funk, Juneberry Lodge, for their unmatched hospitality; Alaska State Art Council on the Arts, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Chapman School, Dibble Creek, Homer Council on the Arts, Homer Emblem Club, Homer Foundation, Homer High School, KBay Clay, KBBI, Manz Hay & Cattle Co., Moose Times Lodge, National Endowment of the Arts, Paul Banks Elementary School, Pratt Museum, Sherry Robinson, and the many community members and volunteers who made this work possible.

Homer showed what is possible when art and community come together. We are deeply grateful.

Sharlene Cline, Organizer and Member, Climate Artists Collective