72 Hours

It’s not uncommon to think of inhumane historical events as non-repeating. The last few years in the US and frankly beyond our borders should awaken all to the idea the history is repeatable, especially outrageous acts of inhumanity. 

Women’s control of their own bodies is severely under assault by GOP-led politicians, judges, and pundits. The stance that a woman cannot determine her own well being is played out well beyond the matter of abortion. Women are positioned as chattel, items of property—not people. 

Racism is overt, cruel, and deadly especially for Black people. The ousting of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson exemplify how bolden and brazen the Republican racism is in this country. These Republican elected officials in TN thought their actions were above critique or rebuke. Just read about the ‘Red Summer 1919’ when white supremacist terrorism ran wild without impunity and compare where we are now. 

Everyday there is gun violence in the United States. In the last 72 hours in the US there have been 60 gun incidents resulting in 30 deaths and an additional 52 people injured. Yesterday Gov. DeSantis joined Florida to 25 other states that allow concealed weapons to be carried without any kind of damn permit! 

72 hours from now in the US, there likely will be another 30 people dead, another 52 people injured and folks will continue to return to state houses and Washington the very folks who support this violence on women, persons of color, and the entire country.