“If no one out there understands, start your own revolution and cut out the middleman.” I love Billy, you guys. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the myriad ways in which the American political system (and the western one in general) leaves people behind. It does this everyday, but a particularly harsh light is being shone on every ugly failing right now, as we muddle through this rapidly evolving crisis. It makes me angry. It also fills me with so much appreciation for all the passionate, intelligent, good people who– in lieu of actually running for office, which isn’t for everyone– channel all of their resources to consistently work for progress. No matter what is going on in their own lives. Not just in the middle of a pandemic. In times of safe complacency too. In big ways that directly change policy, and in small indirect ways that simply shape our culture. It’s all about using what you have to offer to champion those who cannot do it on their own. I myself don’t always feel I have enough to offer but I vote, I canvass, I do my best to keep stretching my comfort zone to do more and more. I hope you’re all out there doing the same. Anyway, expect a steady stream of protest singers from me in the coming weeks. You can be active with the activists or sleeping with the sleepers. ✊ 🎸 (Now go wash your hands.)
