This 9/11 I Feel Sadness And Longing

Longing for the sense of shared, collective grief and shock that drove a unified determination to do whatever was necessary for as long as necessary to ensure, as best we can, the loss of 2,977 American lives never happens again.

Channeling John Lewis

In the 1950's and 60's, those in power in conservative/GOP states used systematic, extraordinary measures to limit the votes of black Americans. In the 2000's, with a majority on the Supreme Court, the conservative/GOP appointees decided that the Federal oversight of voting decisions in the most conservative states was no longer needed, clearing the … Continue reading Channeling John Lewis →