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Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation - John Lewis
New York Times Opinion
www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opinion/john-lewis-civil-right...
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Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. -
Abraham Lincoln
Finally, lets understand that when we stand together, we will always win. When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win. - Bernie Sanders
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Ellen DeGeneres
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Protesters taking part in the "ICE Out for Good" event in Vero Beach, Florida on January 10, 2026. A peaceful protest expressing outrage at the murder of Renée Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 7, 2026. Resist!
Excerpt from www.oala.ca/ground_articles/speaking-up-and-out/:
Currently, the only city in Ontario with an active Speakers’ Corner known to this author is Kitchener, which recently installed one at the corner of King and Frederick streets. While this space was a Speakers’ Corner prior to redevelopment, its presence was fairly discreet—a bench, some shrubs, and a sign saying “Speakers’ Corner.”
Artist Allan MacKay designed the new Speakers’ Corner in Kitchener.
Allan MacKay, an artist now based in Banff, Alberta, created the latest Speakers’ Corner in Kitchener in 2009 as part of the King Street streetscape renewal led by IBI Group. The piece is comprised of two granite walls that identify the space with repeating text PUBLICSPEAKINGPUBLICSPEAKINGPUBLICSPEAKING.
Central to the space is a mirror-polished stainless steel column, which reflects an anamorphic image rendered in porcelain tile around its base. The image, a panoramic photograph of the space taken by MacKay prior to redevelopment, reflects on the stainless steel and reconstructs itself, wrapping 360 degrees around the column. The original Speakers’ Corner sign can be seen in that image.
Along with the technical challenge of constructing a perfectly mirrored cylinder, MacKay received help with the technical challenge of the image projection from mathematician Dr. Jim Hunt. MacKay says, “I was interested in the experience of people finding the illusion, finding that little bit of magic that happens if you work mathematics in a certain way.”
While mathematics was important to the conceptualization, the Speakers’ Corner feature was close to MacKay’s heart. “I was doing a lot of speaking out about the [federal] government at that particular point in time, and so in a sense my own politics of the notion of public voice became very interesting, and I thought, well, it would be good to revitalize and reinvest this space with the aspect of being a Speakers’ Corner.”
Several hundred people turned out for the "Good Trouble" event in Vero Beach, Florida on July 17th, 2025. Today's "Good Trouble" event was a nationwide day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On," honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. It involved over 1,600 events across the country, focusing on peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, but addressing current challenges. Specifically, the protests targeted the Trump administration's policies related to civil rights, including deportations, healthcare cuts, and attacks on voting rights and social programs.
Over 500 people gathered in Vero Beach, Florida in deep red Indian River County to speak up on Labor Day. Hundreds of "Workers Over Billionaires" protests were held nationwide on Labor Day 2025, with organizers highlighting extreme wealth inequality and advocating for improved conditions for working-class families. Led by organizations like May Day Strong and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the demonstrations target corporate power and the influence of the ultra-wealthy in politics.
Hands Off! Protest in Vero Beach, Florida on April 5, 2025. A large crowd of over 2000 showed up to protest Trump and Elon Musk policies and the havoc caused by DOGE. This was one of 1200 locations where people raised their voices across the nation with more than 5 million participating. Resist!
More thank 3,100 people turned out for the No Kings 2.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on October 18th, 2025. One of over 2,700 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism and the Trump Administration. Resist!
Several hundred people turned out for the "Good Trouble" event in Vero Beach, Florida on July 17th, 2025. Today's "Good Trouble" event was a nationwide day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On," honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. It involved over 1,600 events across the country, focusing on peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, but addressing current challenges. Specifically, the protests targeted the Trump administration's policies related to civil rights, including deportations, healthcare cuts, and attacks on voting rights and social programs.
This image was taken with a Lensbaby Spark Lens. More than 800 people turned out for the No Kings 3.0 Rally in Sebastian, Florida on March 28th, 2026. One of over 3,300 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. In the USA an estimated 8 to 10 million people took to the streets in the largest single-day protest in American History. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism, the Trump Administration, the war in Iran, as well as ICE violence and killings. Resist!
More than 3200 people turned out for the No Kings 3.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on March 28th, 2026. One of over 3,300 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. In the USA an estimated 8 to 10 million people took to the streets in the largest single-day protest in American History. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism, the Trump Administration, the war in Iran, as well as ICE violence and killings. Resist!
More than 3100 people turned out for the No Kings 2.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on October 18th, 2025. One of over 2,700 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism and the Trump Administration. Resist!
If only folks would remember to raise the volume when speaking!
We all have difficulty, especially with added layers of plastic. . . . but especially those of us who are hearing-impaired! Please work a little harder at successful communication, as we do every day. Thank you!
(at the take-away window)
Please remember:
The burden to be understood is on the speaker!
Several hundred people turned out for the "Good Trouble" event in Vero Beach, Florida on July 17th, 2025. Today's "Good Trouble" event was a nationwide day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On," honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. It involved over 1,600 events across the country, focusing on peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, but addressing current challenges. Specifically, the protests targeted the Trump administration's policies related to civil rights, including deportations, healthcare cuts, and attacks on voting rights and social programs.
Several hundred people turned out for the "Good Trouble" event in Vero Beach, Florida on July 17th, 2025. Today's "Good Trouble" event was a nationwide day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On," honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. It involved over 1,600 events across the country, focusing on peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, but addressing current challenges. Specifically, the protests targeted the Trump administration's policies related to civil rights, including deportations, healthcare cuts, and attacks on voting rights and social programs.
More than 300 people participated in the Vero Beach May Day Strong Demonstration on May 1, 2026 in Vero Beach, Florida. Today, May Day Strong demonstrations took place nationwide, marked by rallies and marches involving workers, students, and families. The protests focused on demanding better protections for workers, highlighting economic inequality, and opposing policies seen as favoring billionaires over everyday people. Many participants called for stronger labor rights and social justice reforms, with the movement emphasizing unity and collective action to build a fairer society. The energy and turnout reflected widespread frustration and a powerful call for change on this international day of worker solidarity.
These images were taken at the Good Trouble Lives On Rally in Sebastian, Florida which took place on July 18th, 2026. Non perishable food was also collected for the Indian River County Food Bank. Get in "Good trouble, necessary trouble"!- John Lewis. Resist.
The early bird catches the worm.
This proverb isn’t about virtue. It’s about timing.
The advantage rarely belongs to the strongest — it belongs to the one who moves first, while everything is still quiet and undecided.
Being early means seeing clearly before the fog of excuses, denials and rewritten versions arrives.
It means leaving the first trace — the first honest account — before anyone tries to bury it under convenience.
In the end, the “worm” is not a reward.
It is the truth: uncomfortable, real, and impossible to unsee once you’ve found it.
Dream March, held in Vero Beach, Florida, to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech.
A re-edit of a photo I took three years ago. This is what tRump's nazi idiots have made our democracy look like today. Resist tRump! He should be immediately removed from office.
More than 300 people participated in the Vero Beach May Day Strong Demonstration on May 1, 2026 in Vero Beach, Florida. Today, May Day Strong demonstrations took place nationwide, marked by rallies and marches involving workers, students, and families. The protests focused on demanding better protections for workers, highlighting economic inequality, and opposing policies seen as favoring billionaires over everyday people. Many participants called for stronger labor rights and social justice reforms, with the movement emphasizing unity and collective action to build a fairer society. The energy and turnout reflected widespread frustration and a powerful call for change on this international day of worker solidarity.
This image is for the group about supporting Lebanon and raising awareness about the war that is occurring there.
Each member can add one picture only. The group is more about the discussions that will hopefully raise awareness of what is happening in Lebanon.
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More than 3200 people turned out for the No Kings 3.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on March 28th, 2026. One of over 3,300 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. In the USA an estimated 8 to 10 million people took to the streets in the largest single-day protest in American History. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism, the Trump Administration, the war in Iran, as well as ICE violence and killings. Resist!
More than 3100 people turned out for the No Kings 2.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on October 18th, 2025. One of over 2,700 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism and the Trump Administration. Resist!
Dream March, held in Vero Beach, Florida, to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech.
no conforto do meu lar, sem nenhuma ameaça de bomba, assisto pela tv famílias inteiras correndo em busca de paz, ou apenas correndo, sabe deus pra onde.
cidades inteiras desertas, abandonadas, tudo deixado pra trás.
civis mortos por uma guerra que pode ter até algum fundamento mas que seja lá qual for, não justifica um míssil sequer.
desde que o mundo é mundo existe a guerra, a concretização do lado mais sombrio do ser humano. que o lado BOM, que produz ciência, amor e coisas boas fale mais alto, queremos paz!!!
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- what if a bomb came in through your window one day... Wouldn’t you want someone to speak up if you couldn't?
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"Speak Up for Democracy! Ever Ready Label Corp., New York, N.Y."
A World War II-era poster stamp or label in which Uncle Sam reminds us that citizens need to speak up in order to participate in the democratic process.
This image was created using artificial intelligence, not to depict an ideal angel, but to give shape to a profoundly human state of mind: contempt for humanity itself, especially for those who hold power and decide over life and death with cold indifference.
The man standing on the cloud, dressed in white, does not embody purity or divine grace. He represents the personification of an extreme thought: “If I were an Angel, I’d spit on your heads from above.”
A spit that is not only anger, but a gesture of rejection toward those who rule as if people were mere numbers, toward those who call victims “collateral damage” while justifying every atrocity as necessary.
This work also speaks to the silent masses who accept this logic as normal, who have absorbed the mentality of power and no longer believe they have the strength to fight back.
It is a visual cry against resignation, against the belief that there is no alternative, against violence disguised as order.
Artificial intelligence made it possible to create an image that could never exist in reality — but what it represents is painfully real.
Protesters taking part in the "ICE Out for Good" event in Vero Beach, Florida on January 10, 2026. A peaceful protest expressing outrage at the murder of Renée Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 7, 2026. Resist!
More than 3200 people turned out for the No Kings 3.0 Rally in Vero Beach, Florida on March 28th, 2026. One of over 3,300 demonstrations that were held, with at least one protest in every state, and several taking place in other countries in support. In the USA an estimated 8 to 10 million people took to the streets in the largest single-day protest in American History. This widespread participation highlighted the collective sentiment against fascism, the Trump Administration, the war in Iran, as well as ICE violence and killings. Resist!
This image was shot with a Lensbaby Sweet50 lens. Several hundred people turned out for the "Good Trouble" event in Vero Beach, Florida on July 17th, 2025. Today's "Good Trouble" event was a nationwide day of action called "Good Trouble Lives On," honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. It involved over 1,600 events across the country, focusing on peaceful, nonviolent action and organizing rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, but addressing current challenges. Specifically, the protests targeted the Trump administration's policies related to civil rights, including deportations, healthcare cuts, and attacks on voting rights and social programs.