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“When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth.”
“A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence.”
“Electing a bigot enables further bigotry.”
“Accepting fraud from our leaders means accepting fraud in our personal lives.”
“Racism is dead only to those who've closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them.”
“Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.”
“If you voted for a man who said "Grab em by the pussy," you have zero room to claim to protect anyone in bathrooms.”
“Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth.”
“Blood can help make family, but family often transcends blood.”
“Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?”
“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.”
“Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change.”
“Democracy doesn't mean spreading terror.”
“Blind party loyalty will be our downfall. We must follow the truth wherever it leads.”
“People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible.”
“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.”
“If you think your religion requires discrimination, you're probably misreading your faith.”
“If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say.”
“Calling for an end to hate shouldn't be treated as a punishable offense.”
“Our democracy should aspire to be more democratic.”