As We #PrayForLasVegas.....

What happened in Las Vegas last night is horrific.    We join all in mourning the loss of life (59 at last count).  We here at the Daily Outsider Welcome  President Trump's  Statement as he will be going to Las Vegas this Wednesday to meet with First Responders, victims and their families.   

Although today may not be the day, it is imperative that we ask the question how many more mass shootings must we be witness to.    In our View, the question by Charles P. Pierce must be answered by the current political leadership in Washington from President Trump, to Speaker Ryan and the entire current political leadership in Washington:

If Newtown wasn't enough, why would Las Vegas be enough? https://t.co/xJM67YMm0y

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) October 2, 2017

A Profound Question that America has to confront as we all mourn the victims.    What is clear is that prayers are simply not enough anymore.

On the Dawn of the New Quarter.......

On the eve of the New Quarter, we hope all enjoy this "Musical Interlude" and a final thought from the ever eloquent Vala Afshar:

If you can't outsmart,

outwork
outcare
outgive
outlove
outlisten
outplan
outrisk
outhustle
outpraise
outpromise
outrespect
outdream

—Godin

— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) September 28, 2017

Onward to the 4th Quarter with all its' possiblities!!

Notations On Our World (Special Q-End Edition): On the Eve of the New Quarter

As it has been a rather challenging Quarter, we decided to break our "Sabatical" as we hope all enjoy this compilation from the team at @Global Citizen that underscores how all Ordinary Faces (that our work is dedicated to) must remain hopeful no matter what the challenges are:

Hope for Peace, Progress at Global Citizen Festival

Music and action are some of the most powerful things in the world – and we brought them both to Central Park. Here are all the highlights from the 2017 Global Citizen Festival.

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Macron Sends a Special Message to Global Citizens

He couldn’t join us in New York City, but French President Emmanuel Macron sent a surprise message to every Global Citizen during #GCFest.

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Jane Goodall Calls for Climate Action at #GCFest

“How is it that the most clever species to ever walk the earth is destroying its only home?” The researcher, the scientist, the legend joined us with a call to action at #GCFest.

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The Political History Behind the #TakeAKnee Protests

More than 100 NFL players – and Stevie Wonder – took part in silent protests against racial injustice over the weekend, but taking a knee goes back to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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How NASA Is Honoring This ‘Hidden Figures’ Hero

Katherine Johnson is a real-life hero, a Presidential Medal Freedom winner, and an inspiration to girls everywhere. Now, her name is on NASA’s newest building.

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How You Can Help Puerto Rico Right Now

Much of Puerto Rico remains without power, and it’s estimated that many will remain without power for months, but you can take action right now.

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Michelle Obama Sent a Message to All Global Citizens

She took the #GCFest stage in 2015 in support of girls’ education, and this year the former FLOTUS returned by video message to talk to Global Citizens again.