Derek Johnson

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · Feb 20, 2026

Housing, child care, workforce development and economic vitality are inseparable -- and Marin County's future depends on confronting structural constraints with data-driven policy and cross-sector col…

DRGNews · Feb 19, 2026

Thursday (Feb. 19, 2026) saw a South Dakota House committee vote down a bill proposing the elimination of grocery sales tax, the institution of a school construction loan program, and a rise in cigare…

Argus Leader · Feb 18, 2026

Two contradictory bills met different fates on Tuesday at the Capitol in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers continued to wrestle with the best way to provide tax relief. A bill that would keep South Da…

Hard truth. Progress usually starts when we take the pen back. #Ownership #Leadership #MoveWithIntention

Stop waiting for the "perfect time" it’s usually just procrastination. Main characters don't wait for the script to write itself; they take the lead. What’s one move you’re making this week to push your plot forward? #KinesisConversations #MoveWithIntention

Visibility does not make you the main character. Ownership does. What are you choosing to own this week?

My brothers and sisters— please don’t allow fancy stats and large numbers to override your God-given discernment. You don’t really know where their business truly is, what it took to get those numbers, or what kind of agreements were made along the way. Some systems come with spiritual, mental, a

I’m looking for a children’s book illustrator or character designer for a new project. The style we’re exploring includes humanistic animal characters with emotional depth and strong consistency across pages (cover + interior). If this aligns with your work, please message me with your portfolio,

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Sometimes after a storm, if we’re lucky, we get what the heart needs— a rainbow. The appearance of a rainbow in the sky has always been, for me, a sign. An affirmation that weathering the storm brings its own rewards. We WILL make it through this. Peace, LeVar

What if “leave it at the door” applied to more than just your coffee cup? This sign stopped me in my tracks. Not because it’s clever. Not because it’s trendy. But because of what it asks of people. “Please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space.” I saw this sign at Indiana

Let this be your permission slip today. Stop trying to prove your worth to people who are never going to honor it, nevermind recognize it; people who benefit from your self-doubt will never validate you. Stop trying to rescue grown adults from their own problems; they need to figure it out for th