The world stopped spinning on its axis for a moment today. We are heartbroken by the news that we have lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. There are few words to describe what she meant to the progressive community, and what her absence will mean for the future of this country.

I cannot sugarcoat this--it is an incredible loss at an incredibly precarious moment in our history. And the weeks ahead are going to be even tougher than expected. But know this: the future is not written yet.

Mourn her death, but continue moving forward. Do not let this extinguish your hope; rather, let hope burn brightly as a reminder that your actions matter, and we have the ability to continue making progress, even against all odds. She certainly did.

I leave you with a quote from the beloved notorious RBG herself: “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”

Take heart. We are in this together, and we will keep putting one foot in front of the other on this journey toward equality, justice, peace, and freedom.

In solidarity,

Rita