Well over 1 million students — and their supporters — packed the streets in Washington, D.C., and around the globe Saturday to make a powerful statement against gun violence and call on lawmakers to pass stricter laws or face their wrath at the polls.
Busload after busload filled the nation’s capital with students from across the country, including some from as far away as California and Minnesota, for the March for Our Lives, a rally announced just days after a Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
Art by Rob Goldstein 
I love what the better part of these two rising generations represent: Taking the steps needed for a truly nicer planet.
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I fear for these kids. I’ve never seen a more ruthless and cynical opposition, at least not in the United States and not in my lifetime. Thank you for your visit and thank you for your comments.
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I binged watched the whole thing yesterday, Robert. Tearful and so proud of these wonderful kids and teenagers. I feel like finally, finally something is going to happen. What an inspiring day. ❤
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I fully support the right of every child on this planet to have what he or she needs to thrive; that includes safe schools and neighborhoods. I’m proud of these kids for showing us what democracy looks like.
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No kidding, Robert. Thank goodness for the right to free speech and protest. I have a feeling things are changing. 🙂
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They are. I don’t know why people are so afraid of ‘globalization’? Don’t they realize we are already living in a connected global community?
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I also have a glimmer of hope after watching our future leaders. But we must stay vigilant. The NRA and its supporters are in attack mode.
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I define evil as willful, militant ignorance. We can’t defeat that kind of evil.
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Thanks for sharing, Rob. These marches of kids are such an inspiring thing! I’m just sad that there was a need for it at all. And that the kids had to step up to demand the things that adults won’t.
It bothered me a little that other (even though important) causes inserted themselves. They need to be heard too, but it takes away from the reason for this march. Regardless of that, still such an inspiring event.
Hugs on the wing.
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It was a great event, it showed us that we are better than the squalid corruption that occupies our government.
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Hope Yolanda’s dream comes true.
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
It was simply amazing … the message is loud and clear! So many voices speaking … some spoke by talking but many spoke by marching!
Will the message be headed this time around?
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I’m more concerned that we’ll barely win this battle and make the mistake of thinking we won the war. We can’t defeat regressives. They will always be with us.
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You got that right!! 🙄
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Yolanda as well as the other really young kids were amazing. I shed more than a few tears today, so inspired!
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I cried too. I was surprised by the depth of my response to this.
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Me too.
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It was quite a sight!
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Were you there?
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Oh, no… Just all the pictures of the coverage, etc… I don’t have the health to be a rebel anymore 😉
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I swear on my last tooth that I’ll use my walker as a weapon.
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LoL
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A powerful impassioned statement from the masses that surely can’t be ignored.
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This is what democracy looks like. When voting makes them as powerful as any of the Koch Brothers, which is why those brothers want to dismantle American democracy. But they have to show up and vote and fully participate in as citizens. Today gave me hope.
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I’m so glad to hear that.
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