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“Failing to indict a criminal sitting president sends the message that those in power are above the law.”
“Leadership by deception isn't leadership. It's fraud.”
“What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?”
“P.T.S.D. doesn't make you weak. It makes you a survivor.”
“A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.”
“You can flip a coin to change its face, but it remains the same coin.”
“If you can't see past my name, you can't see me.”
“Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard.”
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.”
“Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine.”
“An institution rooted in slavery can never set us free.”
“The more we're thrown into conflict with each other through engineered distrust, the less able we are to unite against those responsible.”
“I've fought for religious freedom and I can tell you that anti-gay 'religious freedom' bills aren't it.”
“Free elections don't always result in fair elections.”
“Same-sex marriage has not created problems for religious institutions religious institutions have created problems for same-sex marriage.”
“If you truly have faith in your convictions, then your convictions should be able to stand criticism and testing.”
“Prejudice plunges you into a world of fear and hate. That's no way to live.”
“If you love your country, you must be willing to defend it from fraud, bigotry, and recklessness--even from a president.”
“Building bridges takes us further than building walls.”
“The world could use more love. Why deny it to others?”