I don't consider this a political blog. But sometimes, I do talk about justice and right now, is a crucial time. Those in power are moving fast. According to a recent article in The Atlantic, we have moments left to act. Our very democracy is at stake.
As the article states,
"Look around, take stock of where you are, and know this: Today, right now—and I mean right this second—you have the most power you’ll ever have in the current fight against authoritarianism in America. If this sounds dramatic to you, it should. Over the past five months, in many hours of many conversations with multiple people who have lived under dictators and autocrats, one message came through loud and clear: America, you are running out of time." https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/america-trump-authoritarianism-global/682528/
What that means is that we all must stand up. We must speak. We cannot ignore the crisis. It's tempting to want to run. But there is no where to go.
As the same article warns, "When I hear people ask if they should flee to some other country, some faraway land, I want to shake them. You want an escape plan? To where?” Ressa said to me recently. “If the United States of America falls, it’s the ball game.”https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/america-trump-authoritarianism-global/682528/
Our democracy is everything in America. It's why we were the superpower. It is how we created the ideal and idea of the "American Dream". Soon we may look back and say, "Do you remember, not too long ago, when we had a free press, social programs, free K to 12 education, federal student loans and social security?"
This democracy can easily die on the vine while we sip our wine. Put down your rose filled or colored glasses (filled with vino or positive thoughts) and stop ignoring the obvious. Because we must act. We must stand up. Now, my friends. I know it's scary. It's terrifying in fact. But it's the reality.