In the midst of disheartening news in the trying times in which we live, it is important for our national conversation and personal well-being that we bring to mind the positive things that are happening all around us. Here’s a sampling.
- DACA stays the law of the land! “The Supreme Court on Monday [Feb. 26] declined to clear the way for the Trump administration to end the Obama-era program that protects about 700,000 young immigrants from deportation, meaning that the so-called “Dreamers” could remain in legal limbo for months unless Congress acts to make their status permanent.” It is now incumbent upon Congress to try again to find a permanent fix for the immigration issues.
- The amazing activism of teenagers all over the country around gun control and violence
- The businesses and companies who are pulling their support from the NRA
- NRA members who support sensible gun legislation and other initiatives
- The continuing activism of women and allies with the Resistance/Pussy Hats movement
- The hundreds of women running for office all over the country
- The 37 (and counting) legislative seats across the country that have been flipped from red to blue
The brave senators, representatives, and government employees who keep their oath every day to defend the Constitution and competently serve the American people- The everyday sacrifices, dedication and courage of law enforcement officials and first responders who put their lives on the line every day for us
- The everyday work of those in the helping professions who give their very selves – often at very low wages – to children, elders, patients, the disabled, the mentally fragile, and other vulnerable people
- The excellent work of the Robert Mueller team in bringing indictments against and earning guilty pleas from corrupt actors in the Trump campaign and administration (and even in Russia!)
- The amazing work of dedicated journalists in speaking truth to power about Trump, hypocritical politicians, Russian interference in our democracy, etc.
- The courage of those in the MeToo movement and those who don’t use Twitter who support it
- The brave men and women of color who persist and succeed in the face of overwhelming racism, discrimination and prejudice
- The heartening movement of dismantling racist and white supremacist statues and monuments around the country
- The millions of Americans in the arts who create beauty for us every day
- Those among the clergy and religious of all faiths who care for our souls and constantly pray and work for peace and justice
