Call to action in America tomorrow
My fellow moderates.
Independent voters.
People who rarely vote, who aren't into politics, live and let live, mind thine own business.
Libertarians, vaguely liberal Democrats, moderate Republicans who prefer to stay on the sidelines, whoever you are.
We are famous for being a little more distant, a little more reserved, and a lot slower to put ourselves out there. We live for nuance. For slow, careful study of a few select issues within the broader context of history. We are the objective observers (or we try to be). Our role is to be the voice of reason between warring echo chambers, when we're not plugging our ears and just trying to live our lives.
For some of us, our distance is about personality and sensitivity. Some of us keep our heads down because of fear or trauma. Many of us can do this because of our privileged lives. And sometimes we're just plain lazy, bored, or too busy to be even remotely involved.
But we are still a vital part of the political ecosystem here in America. The luxury to not be involved in politics is part of the American dream for so many people. They wish they had the option of not really paying attention or taking a stand or being blissfully ignorant of the headlines. We do not apologize for our privilege; it's just simply part of who we are. A tool to be used for good.
And now it is time for us to act.
It is time for us to come out of the woodworks, into the light, to make our voice heard. Our message is a simple one, spoken yesterday by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff after U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a federal press briefing. Despite his nonresistance, he was driven onto his knees, handcuffed, and shoved down onto his face. The message:
This is not who we are.
So please, if at all possible, find a way to show up to a No Kings protest tomorrow. And find other ways to get involved too. This is all hands on deck. This is not a drill.
Our president is driving this country off a cliff into authoritarianism. And believe me: as a moderate, I do not use that word lightly. It is time for the quieter Americans to make our voices heard. Tomorrow. June 14, 2025.
Zoom in on the map here to find a protest. Be safe and good luck. I know this is a scary step. But we have to take it. Inaction is no longer an option.