Category: Power to the People

He’s a lot like Howard Dean

~ susie

I am very excited that Ben is running:

If we’re going to take on Trump, Republican extremists, and move our country forward, the Democratic Party needs to be stronger. I'm running for Chair of the Democratic National Committee to unite the party, fight everywhere, and win. Join me. 🧵

— Ben Wikler (@benwikler.bsky.social) 2024-12-01T14:14:07.554Z

What has made a difference in Wisconsin can make a difference everywhere. We need a nationwide permanent campaign, with a battle plan and resources for state and territory in the country. We have to think and build long-term—while showing, through our actions, who we are.

— Ben Wikler (@benwikler.bsky.social) 2024-12-01T14:14:07.565Z

If you're a DNC member, I'm asking for a chance to earn your vote. Whoever you might be, I'd be grateful if you'd join me. This is going to take all of us—and you can't wring your hands when you're rolling up your sleeves. Sign up here to help: benwikler.com

— Ben Wikler (@benwikler.bsky.social) 2024-12-01T14:14:07.566Z

Images from the eternal campaign

~ susie

Election day

~ susie

Today, I think about what I always think about on Election Day, because I grew up in Philadelphia: The Continental Congress. The Declaration of Independence. The Constitution. The struggles of the flawed people who brought forth this nation.

And I think about the Free Quaker Meeting, a splinter group founded by Quakers (including Betsy Ross) who rejected their strict pacifist teachings to support the revolution, and were shunned as a result. Because political strife even then ruptured families and communities. Even the famously genial Benjamin Franklin wrote off his own son for supporting the crown, and never forgave him.

Today we choose a new president, and it’s almost inevitable that there will be fractures over her policies. (Yes, I’m that sure.) But I’m older now, and I understand that a president isn’t something you can order off the a la carte menu. There will be things we embrace, and things we hate.

But ultimately, we will support this president because she stands with the Constitution. And the Bill of Rights. And most important of all, the rule of law.

Because without those things, what hope do we have left?