Inspiring Hope and Countering Hate

Our nation deserves leaders who respect the rights and dignity of all people and who are committed to the values of our democracy. We must, therefore, unite to reject hate and bigotry and to make responsible choices. 

This week, we emphasize voices of hope and models of democratic action. Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme inspires us as she uplifts those who risked their lives to resist hate. Civil Rights Movement activists and witnesses to history – Jo Ann Bland, Charles Person, Valda Harris Montgomery and Helen Sims – encourage us to never take for granted our rights and our responsibilities to engage in civic action and vote in every election, local and national. And the work of a generation of LGBTQ+ activists remind us that recognizing that LGBTQ+ equality is interconnected with the fundamental rights of all people is essential in countering hate and strengthening democracy. We offer these articles and video conversations as we implore you to reject hate and choose a brighter future for all our children.