This is Light Against Empire—a place for clarity in a time of collapse, for truth in an age of distortion. I'm Dino Alonso. After forty years in government and service—on the street, in the field, in the courtroom, and behind the desk—I’ve turned my energy to the quiet, necessary work of resistance.

This space is not about outrage for outrage’s sake. It’s about the fire that stays lit when the headlines fade. It’s about democracy, dignity, memory, and meaning. It’s about resisting the slow, seductive creep of authoritarianism—not with noise, but with light.

Here you’ll find essays that name what’s broken, stories that remember what’s worth defending, and reflections meant to steel your soul—not just stir your emotions.

If you're tired of pretending everything is normal, welcome.

This is where we keep the fire.