Steven LaChance Blog

Right now, it’s hard to ignore the sense of despair hanging over the United States. These are undeniably dark days. And if you listen to the rhetoric around us, it might seem like things are bound to get even worse. History has a lesson for us when we find ourselves in moments like this: don’t just believe what they tell you will happen—expect it to be worse than they say. I know these are not reassuring words, but it is this historical nature of the beast of men you must prepare to protect yourself and loved ones from.

So, is there hope? I believe history answers with a resounding yes. While dark days are inevitable, they don’t last forever. There’s always light after the storm, even if it feels distant. In times of uncertainty, I find comfort in the words of those who have lived through their own struggles—those who have faced oppression, hate, and loss. Figures like Anne Frank, Elie Wiesel, Maya Angelou, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have faced unimaginable darkness, yet their words continue to inspire and teach us.

These voices offer more than just inspiration. They offer a blueprint for navigating difficult times. Their words guide us through a world often driven by greed, hate, and power. And it’s precisely this wisdom, this ability to fight back with truth, that those in power fear most.

Which is why they will do everything they can to limit your access to information. They know that truth is their greatest enemy. They don’t want you seeking the truth, and they certainly don’t want you learning how to fight back with knowledge and wisdom. For them, ignorance is control, and if they can keep you in the dark, they can keep their power.

But here’s the thing: they can’t stop you from seeking truth.

I was reminded of this recently when I came across a quote from the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She once said that the bald eagle is often thought to be the symbol of the United States, but in reality, it’s not. The true symbol of the United States, she argued, is the pendulum. Because when things swing too far one way, you can be sure they will eventually swing back. There’s always a return to balance, no matter how far things tilt.

That idea, that hope for balance, is what gives me comfort in times like these. The pendulum is a perfect symbol of the way history works. Change doesn’t happen in a straight line—it’s a constant back-and-forth. When things get too extreme, they eventually correct themselves.

In the dark days ahead, hold onto this: wisdom is your ally. Seek it out in the words of those who have faced oppression and fought for justice. The ones in power will try to silence those voices, but you have the ability to keep listening. Find comfort, strength, and hope in the stories of those who have lived through their own dark times—and use their wisdom to guide you through yours.

Because at the end of the day, their biggest fear is you having access to truth and knowledge.