Feb6

‘hope will never be silent.’ – harvey milk

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50 protests/50 states/50  capitols

good to be one small part of 

these peaceful protests

filled with people

refusing to be silenced

in my state capitol of lansing, mi, usa

and all around  the country

people traveling long distances

sharing rides

taking time off of work or school

in cold and bad weather

to show their refusal to sit down

 lawmakers of all ages and races and genders spoke out

this young activist, a local college student

who helped to organize our state’s  protest 

spoke with passion and cried

while addressing 

why this is so important 

already understanding at such a young age

some truths are universal

proud to stand with each and every one of them

on national tv tonight – protests in states across the nation

united in their cause. 

 

—

“in matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems,

for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.’

-albert einstein

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  2. What forward thinking in that quote. You’d think it was written today.
    There is hope when we see peaceful demonstrations that are inclusive. Perhaps (we hope) they’ll resonate far and wide.
    Thanks for sharing

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  9. I first thought to write “It’s amazing”. But it’s not amazing! It’s what we do. We don’t sit still. We speak out. We don’t accept defeat.
    Thank you for sharing the pictures. Been watching and reading.

    If you are limited in where or how you can go, try to interact in someway. Begin a conversation. Be brave.

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  18. Thank you, Beth, and to every single person who stood up, spoke up, cried and TOGETHER made a strong statement yesterday across this country. We cannot remain silent in the midst of all the chaos, the oppression, the whatever you want to term it. Thank you for writing this, for sharing those photos and inspiring quotes. I deeply appreciate this post today. Onward, holding hope.

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  24. While there is only so much we can do right now, the pendulum will swing, and gatherings like this, across the country, will remind people that their voices can be heard….elections are coming next year and retaking the House of Representatives could offer a huge opportunity to slow down the madness

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    • agreed and we have to do all we can to at least call out and slow down the destruction that is happening. I’m looking forward to the midterms, and especially because my fav politician, Pete Buttigieg may run for the senate in my state

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