There is a new Moral Majority in America. And it isn’t white evangelicals, the NRA, or the supporters of Trump. It is the majority of the country who believe in integrity in government, compassion, the rule of law, and justice. They are raising their voices daily. Especially today. — Matthew Dowd
Millions of people gathering to peacefully march against gun violence in every city in the country, and across the globe. The enthusiasm and passion of the kids leading the movement gives me hope that maybe America will be okay after all.
Listen to 11 year old Naomi Wadler. Hear this young woman roar. THIS is what democracy looks like.
Here is Emma Gonzalez’ powerful speech and 6 minute moment of silence. If you aren’t moved by this, you don’t have a soul.
Watch out, GOP, you old dinosaur. The new generation is going to change things, and they are NOT going to vote for you.
The old men who think they will run this country, this world, forever, had best keep in mind that these young people will be writing the history books in just a few years. They will remember who stood with them and who stood in their way.
“Who can deny, who can deny,
It’s not just a change in style?
One step done and another begun
And I wonder how many miles.” – The Grateful Dead, “New Speedway Boogie”
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
LuckyOtter – They are marching for their lives, and ours.
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All I keep thinking is how amazing the school must be, to have helped produce such brave and articulate youngsters.
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Yes, and the parents who raised them!
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