No matter where or how you participate in No Kings Day, please be safe and take care. It’s vital to defend democracy and real freedom but in a peaceful way in the United States.
No Kings, Demonstration For Democracy – Saturday, October 18th
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This Moment In History
Right now, the free world is being led by people who stand up to bullies and to those who are fighting for freedom against tyranny and unprovoked attacks. Also, may I add those not trying to economically damage allies. At this moment in history, it’s not The President of the United States and by extension The United States is in a dark place, and we need someone to see the country through.
Is Freedom In America A Real Thing?
I am a white, Anglo-Saxon, protestant from the United States and I am so tired of white, Anglo-Saxon evangelicals telling people what they can do or not do with their own bodies. Also, I grow weary of them making life really, really hard for LGBTQ people who did nothing to bother them. Their brand of morality is intrusive and goes against life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. My goodness, no one asked them to get involved in the private lives of others. This is not being a good neighbor in the sense of live and let live. What happened to freedom in America?
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, first recognized by the state of Texas. It is also known as “Freedom Day,” “Juneteenth National Independence Day,” or “Emancipation Day.”
May this day be one of remembering that freedom is for everyone and that slavery in any form is very wrong.
Thought About Free Speech
Every person has the freedom to call out wrongs about their country. It’s called free speech. It’s also called patriotism to be sure everyone in their country has basics like freedom, life, liberty, happiness, and justice. If one confuses this with hate then that’s their problem.
Celebrating Juneteenth #Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas.
To all celebrating today may this always be a day of remembering and reflection on the freedom to live life and full of opportunities to make the world a better place.
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