Hi Marilyn- I always enjoy getting your positive assessment of activism activities. I’m putting time into the upcoming statewide election in Virginia this November. They need all our efforts to move the Governorship over to the Democratic column. Thanks!
Yes, Virginia is going to be important. And NJ. And the PA Supreme Court races. I've listed some of the ways to take action in my Opportunities Substack, but there are probably others that I don't know about. Which group are you volunteering with?
Fantastic message Marilyn. It is local and it is personal. Yesterday in NC House we debated the prohibition of DEI in schools and higher education. After the debate many of the high school students who were House Pages and listened to the debate to eliminate all DEI education and programs were shocked that this type of censorship could happen in NC. After the bills passed these students said they no longer want to attend a university in NC. It is local and it is personal.
Thanks for the story from the NC General Assembly. I'm glad the students were shocked. They should be! And they will spread the word (hopefully) and help raise broader awareness of how the Republicans in the NCGA are trying to take us backwards.
I think you are also saying that it's personal to be invited into the resistance, but also that what's happening in our state/country is personal - it affects all of us. And what a tragedy if our high school students decide to move away because of what is happening. And how WILL NC attract people from other places to go to school here, or move here for jobs?
Please know, Marcia, that I cheer you on every day. So grateful to have good representation from you in the State House!
Well done, Marilyn. This is a good analysis of not only the big picture but the local efforts that truly made an impact. Thanks for your continue good work.
such an encouraging post, Marilyn--thank you!
Hi Marilyn- I always enjoy getting your positive assessment of activism activities. I’m putting time into the upcoming statewide election in Virginia this November. They need all our efforts to move the Governorship over to the Democratic column. Thanks!
Yes, Virginia is going to be important. And NJ. And the PA Supreme Court races. I've listed some of the ways to take action in my Opportunities Substack, but there are probably others that I don't know about. Which group are you volunteering with?
Fantastic message Marilyn. It is local and it is personal. Yesterday in NC House we debated the prohibition of DEI in schools and higher education. After the debate many of the high school students who were House Pages and listened to the debate to eliminate all DEI education and programs were shocked that this type of censorship could happen in NC. After the bills passed these students said they no longer want to attend a university in NC. It is local and it is personal.
Keep up your Substack. It’s so important.
Thanks for the story from the NC General Assembly. I'm glad the students were shocked. They should be! And they will spread the word (hopefully) and help raise broader awareness of how the Republicans in the NCGA are trying to take us backwards.
I think you are also saying that it's personal to be invited into the resistance, but also that what's happening in our state/country is personal - it affects all of us. And what a tragedy if our high school students decide to move away because of what is happening. And how WILL NC attract people from other places to go to school here, or move here for jobs?
Please know, Marcia, that I cheer you on every day. So grateful to have good representation from you in the State House!
Well done, Marilyn. This is a good analysis of not only the big picture but the local efforts that truly made an impact. Thanks for your continue good work.