I have friends who ask me why I am so involved with politics.  My general answer is that everything is political.

And I have proof.

Every week, PBS lists Five Important Stories That Don’t Have Anything To Do With Politics.  Let’s look at this week.

1. Arkansas plans to execute eight men in 11 days

You think that’s not political?  The only way to stop that from happening is through politics. And, the only reason it happens is politics.

2. The comalike condition that takes hold of refugee children

Syria.  Political.

3. South Africa’s black youth grapple with access to higher education

The result of apartheid.  Political.

4. Manatees aren’t endangered anymore

Thought you had me, huh?  Nope.

The Save the Manatee Club told CNN that the government should update its manatee recovery plan. And with a record number of manatees killed by boats in Florida last year, the Center for Biological Diversity says there needs to be a greater emphasis on enforcement and education.

5. D.C. institutions acquire a photo album that (slightly) expands the history of two African American trailblazers

Somewhere in South Carolina, someone is saying this is made up and will run for the state legislature on that fact alone.

There ya have it.