291) Dear America, on your third No Kings Day
Find inspiration in your history. You have a history of rebellion. That's what led to America in the first place. That's what ended slavery in America. That's what the civil rights movement, the women's suffrage movement, were. The great gains made in American society have come through rebellion. It's the legacy of your great heroes and ancestors.
So, rebel.
86) What's it like to go to a protest?
The reality is, when you show up, your ally-ship is clear, and your acceptance is instantaneous. Are there moments of discomfort sometimes? Of course. And as you push through those moments, you realize how deep the practice of respect and listening can be, and how quickly people can see past your skin-based “group membership”, to the person you actually are.
That’s bloody inspiring.