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
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.
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
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.
“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
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)
memorial at u.s. capitol
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“great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
-albert einstein
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photo credit: reuters, carlos barria
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
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