John,

In an essay published in The Nation in 2015, Toni Morrisson, the writer
and Nobel Prize winner, wrote about how she felt during a time when the
world seemed broken.^1 She felt helpless, depressed, as though she was
paralyzed.

In a conversation with a friend, Morrison realized that it is in these
difficult moments, when "the world is bruised and bleeding," that we have
to take action. She understood that "there is no time for despair, no
place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear."

And right now, in our current difficult moment, we must listen to Toni
Morrison's wisdom and not remain silent. We must speak out, and we must
take action, because that is how, in her words, "civilizations heal."

[ [link removed] ]John, take action by starting a MoveOn petition on an issue
that you care about.

[2]Start a petition

Petitions started by MoveOn members like you have played a part in many
important fights, including these recent victories:

A MoveOn member started a petition calling on the Texas Medical
Association to withdraw its support of the Texas GOP in-person
convention—and the group called on organizers to cancel the convention.

A MoveOn petition demanded the Washington, D.C., NFL franchise change the
team name that is offensive to Native Americans—and the team ownership
committed to changing the name.

Two MoveOn members created separate petitions calling on Congress to pass
a coronavirus relief benefit to help essential, frontline workers—and on
July 21, the 2.5 million signatures from these petitions were delivered to
Congress in a multi-organizational effort to demand the HEROES Act be
passed.

[ [link removed] ]By starting a MoveOn petition, you can shine a spotlight on a problem,
make it part of a national conversation, and help bring about a solution.

In these desperate times, John, when you may be overwhelmed or
even scared, I believe that you'll choose the brave path and speak out—for
yourself or for others who who need our support.

Thanks for all you do.

–Isbah, Pulin, Arvin, Emily, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear," The Nation, March 23, 2015
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