Category Archives: democracy

Apr20

fighting for democracy.

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at the Michigan Democratic Party State Convention in Detroit 

Joe Louis has our back

one of the greatest fighters of all time

lots of passion and energy as the party works for endorsements

 the delegates react

 standing up for strong candidates on the ballot

7, 252 delegates attended this year, the most in history

people are interested, informed, and involved 

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update:

after a long day

of

 pitches, glitches

cheers, jeers

stickers, buttons

clipboards, billboards

indoor parades

after all of the final

signatures, tallies, and votes

were counted, recounted, and certified

candidates have officially

 been selected for the primary ballot

 happy results

on a very successful day

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‘in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.’

-barack 0bama

 

 

 

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photo credits: andrew roth, michigan chronicle, detroit news

Nov5

dignity for all.

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yesterday was a voting day in some of the states 

wonderful to see such big turnouts

what we chose shows what we value

not just for ourselves

but also for the good of others.

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‘democracy is not just the right to vote; it is the right to live in dignity.’

-Naomi Klein, Canadian author, social activist, and filmmaker

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image credit: ACLU of Michigan

Apr2

“If America hasn’t broken your heart, you haven’t loved her enough.”

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thank you, senator booker

for speaking for 25+ hours in the senate

while standing with no breaks

breaking the previous record

standing for our country

for inspiring all of us

for what is right

for democracy.

 

 

Jan20

staying on course.

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The Thorington Schoolhouse, in use 1859-1955 Washington Township, Michigan, USA

 

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“there is an old saying that the course of civilization is a race between catastrophe and education.

in a democracy such as ours, we must make sure that education wins the race.”

-john f. kennedy

 

 

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image credit: jeff bondono

Nov7

rally.

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another day, another rally!

big gretch

our governor

and

pete buttigieg

transportation secretary/new michigander

come to campus

to inspire and rally the troops.

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“we can’t slow up because of our love for democracy and our love for america.”

-dr. martin luther king, jr. 

Jun10

an untiring effort.

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“democracy is never a final achievement. it is a call to an untiring effort.”

-john f. kennedy

 

 

 

 

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image credit: pngtree.com

Feb21

democracy on presidents day.

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JFK in an open Studebaker on State Street in Ann Arbor – Oct. 1960

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happy president’s day to one of my favorites

whose words still ring true

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hoping we are relatives somewhere down the line

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“democracy is never a final achievement. it is a call to an untiring effort.”

-john f. kennedy

 

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credit: photo from the (Bentley Historical Society)

Jul28

“there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – maya angelou

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dried human tears (Smithsonianmag.com)

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watching the january 6th capitol hill hearing

 the most compelling, wrenching, and heartfelt testimony

i have ever witnessed

 raw pain

anger

hurt

 disappointment

honesty

trauma

bravery

humanity

shock

duty

courage

heroism

scars

strength

loyalty

overwhelming emotions

unanswered questions

not one person immune from tears

i could not take my eyes off of them

and I am forever changed

 questions must be answered and justice served

never to happen again.

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“that’s the thing about pain, it demands to be felt.” – john green