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Dr. Bashir (commentary)🗳️ Profile picture
@drbashir2018
Jul 20, 2018 • 5 tweets • 4 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
#NC I have never been so embarassed to hail from there as I have been over the last few years.

I was 7 yo when I lived through forced integration, witnessed death from lynching, saw a church burned to the ground because a caucasian clergy...

charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-…
embraced their counterpart from a neighboring church who was African American.

How more unchristian can one be than to stand in judgement of others and believe you have the right to end someone’s life because of skin color?

The hate from that time in your history...
has reared its ugly head again.

Now you invite the #GovernmentOfPutin (@GOP) into your midst.

NC vendors we call on you to #DoTheRightThing: #BoycottGOP

Do not breathe life into that hate!

Do not further that which divides us!

I implore you to #EmbraceLove...
And please, please do not sell out your patriotism to racism!

Russia is NOT our ally.

The @GOP, @NRA, and the oval office have sold out our country to line their pockets...
#ChangeTheNarrative!

Patriotism is about embracing democracy and all of her diversity.

Dare to live out the Gospel of generosity, kindness and compassion.

Dare to be part of the unity!

Dare to help us move forward in peace!

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#Connecticut will be deciding who they are going to put in the Governor's Office in a few weeks!

Let's look at what @NedLamont has to say.

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So let's think about this. 🤔
We live in a country where 1 out of every 4 or 5 women are sexually abused.
We have a president who thinks women are property and he can grab them whenever he wants.
People elected him knowing this.
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Statistics tell us that many abusers were victims.
It is a perpetuating cycle that will not stop until we decide to stop it.

Do you want your son or daughter to be abused?

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Decide you will not allow this cycle of abuse to continue.

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There are only 50 days to the Midterm Elections!

Voting is our single opportunity for change!

1) Confirm you are registered to vote!
vote.org/am-i-registere…

2) Check if your state requires a voter ID
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3) Mark time to vote in your calendar!

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17 years ago today, l was on the phone with a friend and the line went dead. She worked in the WTC and fortunately she and her husband made it out. But other friends did not and so many people lost a spouse, partner, parent, & /or child in NY, DC and PA that day!

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As we enjoy one of our last #SummerSudays, it is a good time to talk about the importance of #Gratitude.

@inspiredjen sent out "A word on gratitude" with the @AoCChecklist this week:

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More actions from @inspiredjen and the @AoCChecklist:

Democracy thrives when all citizens can freely elect those who represent their values.

From the @BrennanCenter here is an Election Security Advance Planning Checklist:

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