Citizen Activism

has seen its share of street violence due to political protests, some of which I saw firsthand. The glorification of violence, up to and including murder, truly on both sides (the Right threatens helicopter drops for Antifa, the Left threatens the guillotine for cops and electeds), has led to and will only continue to lead to murder. When the silly string and pepper spray settles, we’re still each other’s neighbors. Hate has no place in our society, regardless of our country’s violent past. Abandoning such polarity is part of our collective decolonization.

To the pro-pot Republicans who don’t have hooded robes in their closets, I say consider joining the Green Party. We don’t have to agree on everything, that’s what caucuses are for. To progressives and other Democrats who feel left in the dust by the corporatists, come join the Green Party. Leftists — Socialists, Communists, and Anarchists — consider your ideas welcome within the Green Party. All ships can rise together, and the Green platform of peace, solidarity, sustainability, and social justice is likely already your platform. Vote your conscience and watch us win.