15 years ago, I would have lost my mind hearing that the American government is saying that aliens exist. Now, it seems hard to care. That doesn’t match my values, I can’t stand not caring.

The overt oppression by the same governments is exactly what is making it hard to invest in anything.

How we are fighting to have landfills searched, Black and Indigenous people to stay alive, books not be banned, trans and queer people to simply exist, basic reproductive rights and so much more makes the rage bubble then go somewhat passive.

Then that anger makes hope feel obvious.

We are fighting and they are scared. How could a non-human lifeform smart enough to make it across the universe not see who holds the real power?

The people in positions of power perhaps knew thus trying to lock down their perceived authority. They are trying to convince the populace that white supremacy patriarchy is the norm and natural because we are so amazing its seen as a threat. They have only learnt violence to uphold power and control, it would be terrifying to face the innate power of truly loving yourself and identity within all the risk.

As aliens may be already bearing witness, asking the hard questions and maybe those old white duds know that the oppressed have the clearest answers. There is hope in that. Keep fighting, keep caring, take breaks and keep going.