Saturday, February 2, 2013

A Dozen Signs Of A Political Spring?

  1. A Republican-dominated Supreme Court stands up against voter intimidation.
     2.  A historic railroad landmark in New York is restored (and no, it's not Grand Central).

     3.  Virginia is moving forward on behalf of undocumented students.

     4.  In the heart of red Kentucky, a small town bans gay bias.

     5.  And in even redder Wyoming, a small step toward gay marriage is taken.

     6.  Liberal documentarians are pushing the boundaries of liberalism past Obama.

     7.  The Boy Scouts realize they can no longer afford to ban gay members.

     8.  Polls expose the hypocrisy of conservative Christians on religious liberty.

     9.  Leon Panetta brings true gender equality to American troops.

   10.  Colorado stops creationism dead in its tracks.

   11.  And a new Senate Budget Committee chair gives hope for progress priorities.

Putting it simply, as long as the progressive journey is taking forward steps, it is not our job to worry about how long it will take us to reach our destination.  It is our job to keep taking forward steps.  Which brings me to my twelfth sign--the message to be found in the tragic death of Aaron Swartz.

Never lose heart because of the length or difficulty of the journey.  Someone's life may depend on it.  Including, perhaps, your own.

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