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Shell_Seas

(3,454 posts)
Thu May 18, 2023, 02:22 PM May 2023

Demographics, Democracy, and Determination: The Texas Equation

The potential for political change is in our hands. All it will take is the unleashing of the power of the people.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/demographics-democracy-and-determination


Yesterday a friend told me about Texas’s political situation, “It feels so hopeless.” The legislature only meets once every two years, and with less than two weeks left of this session, we’re currently being hit with a barrage of bad legislation aimed at hurting the most vulnerable among us. It can be disheartening to witness the rapid enactment of harmful measures in moments like these, leaving a sense of frustration and powerlessness in their wake.

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I promise it’s not a train. One of my favorite quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. is, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

These trying times may make it seem like progress is stagnant or regressive, but history has shown that change is constant and inevitable. The resilience and determination of those fighting for justice throughout the ages have consistently propelled us forward. It is important to remember that setbacks and obstacles often catalyze renewed activism and unity. While the current wave of harmful legislation may cause frustration and concern, it also mobilizes communities to organize, resist, and strive for a better future.

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Demographics, Democracy, and Determination: The Texas Equation (Original Post) Shell_Seas May 2023 OP
They're building a dam, and it looks strong... The Unmitigated Gall May 2023 #1
Great analogy. anciano May 2023 #2

anciano

(1,533 posts)
2. Great analogy.
Thu May 18, 2023, 04:32 PM
May 2023

The sociopolitical landscape is indeed undergoing a transformation and what we eventually evolve into is yet to be determined. But hope is alive and well!

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