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George A. Polisner's avatar

Thank you Mary -it’s why my mantra has become any meaningful attempt at democracy requires an educated, informed, and engaged society.

We are drowning in gaslighting, lies, propaganda, and hypocrisy. The MAGA/GOP investigates “the weaponization of investigations” while doing exactly that!

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Mary Hardt's avatar

George, it’s like a horde of mosquitoes or moles. We have to mentally fight the feeling of being overwhelmed and do our part to ensure that he isn’t our next president.

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George A. Polisner's avatar

Recently, at a Global democracy conference in Bucharest, I had the honor to meet speakers from Tblisi, Georgia and Kyiv, Ukraine. Their commitment and courage in the face of great danger filled me with the inspiration to keep moving forward.

It’s also important to take extra good care of yourself during these times. As people have reminded us “Do your work, then step back” -give yourself a chance to rest, recover, and then do what you can to continue to patiently help people understand what is happening to the societal aspirations toward democracy, justice, and equality.

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Ally House (Oregon)'s avatar

My go to: Stagger Breathing. The only way to keep 10's of measures going solid.

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Steven Hough's avatar

Yep. We get the government we deserve. :(

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Steven Hough's avatar

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