The decisions by the SC today felt like physical body blows. I won’t lie that the thought “it’s over” entered my mind more than once. But then I remember the people who found the strength to live here for hundreds of years and fight for justice and equality as their own government and many of their fellow citizens were against them and blocking them at every turn.
We did not win independence and freedom from King George through peaceful protests - it took a revolution. We did not end slavery through peaceful protests - it took a civil war. Sadly, it is becoming ever so clear that we will not save our democracy through peaceful protests - will it take a revolution and reformation?
Bad is the case about religious opt outs is, it is actually worse. I believe it will allow parents to pull their children out of evolution, science, and who knows what else. This is going to take away the educational baseline that we have somewhat enjoyed. It is already bad enough that totally unqualified parents can homeschool. To top it all off, the President of UVA resigned under pressure from Trump.
The decisions by the SC today felt like physical body blows. I won’t lie that the thought “it’s over” entered my mind more than once. But then I remember the people who found the strength to live here for hundreds of years and fight for justice and equality as their own government and many of their fellow citizens were against them and blocking them at every turn.
We did not win independence and freedom from King George through peaceful protests - it took a revolution. We did not end slavery through peaceful protests - it took a civil war. Sadly, it is becoming ever so clear that we will not save our democracy through peaceful protests - will it take a revolution and reformation?
Bad is the case about religious opt outs is, it is actually worse. I believe it will allow parents to pull their children out of evolution, science, and who knows what else. This is going to take away the educational baseline that we have somewhat enjoyed. It is already bad enough that totally unqualified parents can homeschool. To top it all off, the President of UVA resigned under pressure from Trump.
Whew. A fine post.
Solnit is always just right for the moment. As is this post, right now.
Thank you Elizabeth- excellent post. Very moving.
That was the Sunday morning message I needed. Thank you.