Amen, AOC

Blazing the trail. 1920: Women (with some but few male allies) bravely fought for the right for women (mostly white) to vote in a national election. Black women were also legally entitled by the 19th Amendment to vote by but were denied those voting rights in many Southern states until 1965 (and beyond...) through various barriers and with full consent of the governments and those who governed those Southern states (and let’s face it...likely in ALL states.) Faced with intimidation, verbal and physical assault - it was often life or death to vote. Or just safer physically and mentally not to. 2020: So hearing Rep Ted Yoho (R-FL) verbally assault and intimidate AOC made me think about what its must felt like, feel like for these women who have to stand up all the time. Stand up to threats, anger and intimidation. Stand up. Instead of standing shoulder to shoulder without searching for the next threat. Instead of rightly taking the seat you so well-deserve. The seat you fought for and won. I hear you. I’m listening. I’ll fight alongside you. And women - black, white, trans...if you respect people, science, economics, and public education and believe in taking care of our veterans. Black Live Matter, LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 rights and civil rights...I will vote for you.