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, 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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