There are no windy speeches at the Democrat convention. The speakers take their masks off just long enough to say wearing masks shows empathy for one another, and, as Michelle said, “We know what’s going on in our country is just not right.” Democrats are sensing this is their year, the wind is at their back. It’s time to honor those who have died by breathing life into old ideals. The campaign can appeal to everybody, with a simple message built on decency and against hate. In his farewell essay, “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation,” the late Congressman John Lewis concluded, “Walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” –Fletcher Farrar, editor and CEO
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