Farming, Crime, and National Guard Controversies

This chapter explores the dual challenges faced by a fourth-generation farmer in the Imperial Valley regarding water conservation, alongside a political discourse on President Trump's National Guard deployment. It features an interview with the mayor of Baltimore, emphasizing local efforts to reduce crime and frustrations over political narratives that overlook community progress. The chapter ultimately raises concerns about the militarization of domestic responses to civil unrest and the impact on the National Guard's traditional roles.