Power to the People

Shootz, my heart is so full right now!  Let me start by saying that all of the post updates, including this one, express my views and mine alone.

We just proved to ourselves as Americans that we have the power to protect our democracy when we fight for fair elections and exercise our right to vote.  The midterm results also demonstrate we’ve turned our collective back on racism, misogyny, religious nationalism, sexual deviancy, fear-mongering, cruelty, bullying, lies, and corruption.

There is so much work to be done—I’m counting on elected officials to continue to listen and learn from what just happened.  Say what you mean, mean what you say, and deliver through action.  Affordability, transparency, and accountability will be achieved when we work together to solve problems and maintain our social contracts with one another.

I'm not eligible for Medicare just yet, but my husband received a $90 rebate.  I'm happy to share that it was donated to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Although I was unconcerned about the $5,000 dividend materializing, this initiative enabled me to use my agency by pledging it to a worthy cause.  It was also a way to stand in solidarity with crime victims who have the right to be heard. 

Another tangible difference made was supporting grassroots organizations like the Movement Voter Fund and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence by optimizing the funds our promoters generously contributed to gain more views and signatures.

Mahalo to all of you for joining me in calling for institutional integrity and for putting your money where your mouth is!  Our numbers may be small, but I’m thrilled to say that our efforts now span 18 states and 4 countries.

A closing note:  Shout out to the people of Hungary, Brazil, and Serbia whose recent struggles and triumphs have served as beacons of light in the battle for democracy.  Feels great to add the United States of America to that list!

Aloha,

Diana