Thank you for sharing your powerful words, which both moved me and gave me hope. By allowing yourself to feel all the emotions and move through this process, you're creating space for what's next and showing others that it's possible to continue on this journey - even when the arc is long.
As a former history teacher who has also explored many of the same subjects you mentioned, I believe that history can guide us. For me, the goal post is 2026. As believers in democracy and civil discourse, we must first take care of ourselves and our families, then find ways to contribute. We have two years until 2026, and if we don't course correct, we risk sliding back 50 years.
This moment parallels Reconstruction, when Andrew Johnson took over after Lincoln's assassination and altered the course of history. Let's learn from it. With only two years until 2026, we must take action now to ensure we don't lose ground.
But I have hope because communities are coming together organically, just as Maya Angelou said, 'We Are More Alike Than We Are Different.' This truth gives me faith that we can work together towards a better future!
Hi Sarah, I'm a non-church-going Christian who has been utterly staggered by the reasoning of Republican Christians. The election made me feel as though I lost a great swath of people in whose moral compass I had been confident. Your words have been restorative to me. I'm glad to know that there are still Christians whose heads have not been turned to the golden, or in this case orange, idol.
I desperately miss my husband, who died in June 2017. We would talk politics ad nauseum.
I really miss what he would have to say about now. He was the politician in our 43 year marriage, going to fill envelopes in a candidate's unsuccessful run. Doing phone work. He had a lovely voice.
I live in a red state. I need to find a local candidate. The mayor is up for re-election. Perhaps I will call to see what kind of help he needs.
Thank you for sharing your powerful words, which both moved me and gave me hope. By allowing yourself to feel all the emotions and move through this process, you're creating space for what's next and showing others that it's possible to continue on this journey - even when the arc is long.
As a former history teacher who has also explored many of the same subjects you mentioned, I believe that history can guide us. For me, the goal post is 2026. As believers in democracy and civil discourse, we must first take care of ourselves and our families, then find ways to contribute. We have two years until 2026, and if we don't course correct, we risk sliding back 50 years.
This moment parallels Reconstruction, when Andrew Johnson took over after Lincoln's assassination and altered the course of history. Let's learn from it. With only two years until 2026, we must take action now to ensure we don't lose ground.
But I have hope because communities are coming together organically, just as Maya Angelou said, 'We Are More Alike Than We Are Different.' This truth gives me faith that we can work together towards a better future!
Yes to all of this ❤️
Hi Sarah, I'm a non-church-going Christian who has been utterly staggered by the reasoning of Republican Christians. The election made me feel as though I lost a great swath of people in whose moral compass I had been confident. Your words have been restorative to me. I'm glad to know that there are still Christians whose heads have not been turned to the golden, or in this case orange, idol.
It's exhausting. And heartbreaking. And I wish they understood just how much pain they've caused. But I'm still here.
I desperately miss my husband, who died in June 2017. We would talk politics ad nauseum.
I really miss what he would have to say about now. He was the politician in our 43 year marriage, going to fill envelopes in a candidate's unsuccessful run. Doing phone work. He had a lovely voice.
I live in a red state. I need to find a local candidate. The mayor is up for re-election. Perhaps I will call to see what kind of help he needs.
It's a really good place to start