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Why we left, illustrated in two photos

On Saturday, the best and the worst elements in America were both on display. Sadly, the worst appears to be winning.

Cathi Harris

Cathi Harris

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A man at a public demonstration holds a sign. The text reads, "Now We See the Violence Inherent in the System."
A sign held by a protestor at the 'No Kings' demonstration in Asheville, NC on Saturday. The image is reposted from here.

These people are considered disloyal, dangerously radical subverters of democracy by the current administration and many of its supporters.

Image from the 'No Kings' rally in Asheville, NC. A crowd of men and women standing in the street holding signs aloft. One reads, "Democracy is based on trust; dictatorship is based on terror.' Another reads, "They blame immigrants so you won't blame billionaires."
A photo taken at the 'No Kings' protest in Asheville, NC, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The Asheville demonstration was one of thousands that took place all across the country. According to NPR, an estimated 5 million Americans participated. Image taken from here.

This person is a sitting United States senator.

Utah Senator Mike Lee shared a tweet mocking the assasination of a Minnesota state lawmaker, the murder of her husband, and attempgted murder of two others.

I have nothing but admiration for the courage of the millions of people who took to the streets on Saturday for the 'No Kings' demonstrations. They are much braver than I. And they represent the true heart and soul of the United States.

But, sadly, I think the power amassed by the MAGA Republicans is too entrenched, too powerful, and too shameless, without any moral compass, for America to return to some semblance of sanity in my lifetime.

For the millions marching on Saturday, how many millions relish the hate and the violence and lies and will keep voting for more of the same?

How can it be that the country I was raised in would elect someone who would publicly say something so vile? How is it that it is even commonplace?

And political violence is normalized.

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