In times like these, when our shared hopes and principles feel shaken, I want to extend my heart to you—each of you who feels the weight of these challenges yet refuses to give up.
We find ourselves facing the potential dismantling of the very institutions that have shaped our collective well-being: public education, Social Security, federal agencies, and so much more that upholds the health, safety, and integrity of our communities.
The strength of our democracy has always been its ability to serve as a beacon—a light in the dark for those seeking fairness, compassion, and justice.
Yet today, we face serious threats to these very foundations.
The unyielding push to weaken public education undermines opportunities for future generations, limiting the power of informed voices.
And the proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare would not just reduce support for our elders; they would weaken the bonds that remind us to honor and care for each other across generations.
Federal agencies that protect our rights, our environment, our workers, and our health stand at a dangerous crossroads.
The future they face could mean fewer safeguards for the public and unchecked freedom for those who put profits over people.
We know that dismantling these agencies endangers the systems that defend our air, our water, and the lands that sustain us all.
Our beloved democracy wasn’t built overnight, and it has faced existential challenges before—moments when it felt easier to give up than to keep pushing for change.
But in each instance, people like us, who loved their country deeply, stood up to protect it.
And here we are again.
But we are not powerless, not by a long shot.
We are aware, connected, and ready to work together for our collective future.
The history of democracy has always been written by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.
Each of us holds a piece of that power—whether it’s by voting, advocating, educating, or simply refusing to let fear win.
This isn’t just about preserving what we have; it’s about building something better, something we can be proud to pass on.
It’s about preserving the dignity and security we’ve promised our children, our elders, and each other.
It’s about the strength that shines brightest when we choose to hope, to act, and to believe that our efforts do, in fact, make a difference.
So let’s remember: we are many, and we are resilient.
History shows us that real, lasting change has always been achieved by people willing to stand together for what’s right.
And today, that’s us.
Let’s hold on to that truth, knowing that together we are crafting a future worthy of all we cherish.
In solidarity, with hope and unwavering belief,
All of Us