A new message from your friends at People For the American Way.
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People For Supporter,
This year’s midterm elections have demonstrated two things: most
worryingly, that authoritarianism and Trump Republicans continue to
threaten the American Way. And secondly, that more and more Americans are
continuing to reject the far-right, extremist agenda that would redefine
or eliminate so many of our cherished rights.
A new op-ed from People For co-founder Norman Lear offers some important
reflections on today’s Veteran’s Day holiday and his decades-long fight
against authoritarianism both here and abroad.
Please enjoy the excerpt below and I encourage you to be on the lookout
for the op-ed in its entirety in USA Today this weekend:
What’s a 100-year-old, flag-saluting, combat veteran, blessed to be an
American citizen, to think on this Veteran’s Day?
I’ll be honest. I don’t love that at the start of my second century, we
must fight to defend so many of the gains that were achieved during my
first century. But here we are. And here I am, a father and
grandfather, who loves his country and its people too much to give up.
We owe one another solidarity as we assess the economic and political
power of the forces arrayed against us. And we owe one another a
generous measure of appreciation for all the ways we have made progress
toward “a more perfect union” even as we recognize that we are far
from delivering on the American promise.
On this Veteran's Day, let us reject an empty patriotism that proclaims
devotion to the flag while undermining the best of what it stands for.
Let us renew a patriotism of purpose, of caring for one another and for
our democracy. Building a shared future will always be our task.
Taking the long view, I believe we can still be “a more perfect
union.”
As Norman suggests in his op-ed, it’s important to take stock of where we
are as a nation, as Americans, and realign ourselves to a shared vision
for the future. Progressives have to get clear on what is important for us
to do in the months and years ahead.
To get a better understanding of how the recent midterm elections affect
the progressive agenda, [ [link removed] ]please join us on Wednesday, November 30 at
7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) for a special post-midterm briefing – RSVP now to
save your spot! >>
During the briefing you’ll hear from People For’s team of experts who are
busily analyzing the election results and following the races that have
yet to be called – and they will share their keen insight into what it all
means for the progressive movement as we chart our path forward.
We hope you can join us.
Ben Jealous, President
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