Now in America

 We are now in a time in America where fear is a greater motivator than compassion. Where parents don’t trust teachers, but don’t educate themselves. Where the stale and toxic presence of Donald Trump still has impact. Where profit and consumerism must be protected while the planet dies. Where “me” too often comes before “we.” 

There’s lots of good in the world, but is it enough to give us real hope?

The news gives us weeks on Gaby Petito and seconds on the frontline workers on covid. We get the trial drama of Kyle Rittenhouse but little on the groups trying to prevent violence in the cities. We get the freedom story of Brittney Spears but little about the integration of Afghan families into American life.

The world will never be our narrow perception of the world. We have to go out and meet it.