📢 It's my flag. Actually, it's not. It's our flag.
“In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.” — Barack Obama
As an activist, I refuse to let nefarious MAGA Republicans co-opt our flag. I try to wear a flag shirt, bandanas, etc., whenever I go to a protest, rally, or somewhere to show support for a cause (see photo below). Many people have looked at me curiously, asking, "Why are you at a Pride event wearing a flag shirt or wearing a flag bandana moving around the Capitol with Dreamers?"
While not perfect, our flag represents a promise to do better for our rights and freedoms. It is also a reminder of the sacrifices many have made for our rights and freedoms.
I believe MAGA uses it as a symbol to mask their hatred and embolden bigotry as if it is a personal object used as a status symbol.
I don't believe the flag is mine. It is ours.
It reminds me that freedom is a daily act of advocacy and holding leaders accountable to the will of the people.
It also reminds me that we can leave no one behind. In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!
With Memorial Day just around the corner, I want to take a moment of privilege and express my heartfelt gratitude to American armed services personnel, veterans, and their families. Your sacrifices have made our nation stronger. My promise to you is we will not forget. We will not stop. We will fight for you as you have fought for us.
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Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day. These are the flag-flying days of summer. Or are they? If you hesitate to fly the American flag in front of your home because you’ll be flagged as a MAGA right-winger, fear no more! It’s time to TAKE BACK THE FLAG!
Put the red-white-and-blue in front of your home along with a sign promoting a Democratic candidate or progressive cause and post it on social media with the hashtag #takbacktheflag. Leave the flag and signs up until Election Day 2024.
After all, we are all Americans. TAKE BACK THE FLAG!!
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