This. My sister, my niece and my great niece were among the many who marched in Austin, TX this weekend. Many other friends and family marched in DC, Boston and Denver. This is the generational affirmation that we matter, that we deserve equality and respect, that we won't go back. This matters. While I wasn't able to attend a march in person, I was so connected to what was happening via social media. I watched and listened and cried with my sisters and brothers, knowing I wasn't alone. We aren't alone. The whole world is watching and resisting the hateful rhetoric of our potus.
What makes greatness is humanity, our connection to the world around us. Those we remember with the most reverence are those who touch our humanity. We have to resist the shelter of our own fear, the comfort of our own community and reach out to those we don't know. Build bridges, not walls, bridges of understanding. We have to be active participants in our democracy if we want it to stand, but where do we start? My plan is to stay engaged and keep myself informed. It's so easy to take bits and pieces of news without getting more than a sound bite. My pledge is to listen to NPR news everyday, and the Vox podcast The Weeds regularly, so I will understand what's happening in our government. I will call my senators and representatives daily to let them know what's important to me. I will act locally, get involved. Most importantly, I won't be quiet. It matters too much. What's your plan to resist?
What makes greatness is humanity, our connection to the world around us. Those we remember with the most reverence are those who touch our humanity. We have to resist the shelter of our own fear, the comfort of our own community and reach out to those we don't know. Build bridges, not walls, bridges of understanding. We have to be active participants in our democracy if we want it to stand, but where do we start? My plan is to stay engaged and keep myself informed. It's so easy to take bits and pieces of news without getting more than a sound bite. My pledge is to listen to NPR news everyday, and the Vox podcast The Weeds regularly, so I will understand what's happening in our government. I will call my senators and representatives daily to let them know what's important to me. I will act locally, get involved. Most importantly, I won't be quiet. It matters too much. What's your plan to resist?