Independence Day is a reminder that America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes We Can.’ America is owned by no one. It belongs to all citizens. And at this moment in history—when core democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack, when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged—now is precisely the time to ask ourselves tough questions about how we can build our democracies and make them work in meaningful and practical ways for ordinary people.
@stephen_taylor Prime Minister Carney was an absolute gentleman in contrast to ‘Donald’ who frankly was disrespectful whatever your political persuasion.
Pope Francis, in November 2017, received a custom Lamborghini. He blessed it, signed it,, and sold it for $950,000, donated all the proceeds to charity
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions – rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to make sure all students at Harvard can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope other institutions follow suit.
🚨NEW: U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, has ordered the Trump Administration to restore the Associated Press’s access to the White House.
RETWEET to thank Judge McFadden for standing up for the First Amendment!