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Passing it on requires planning ahead! Do you have a plan in place? #GatewayFinancialPartners #BenchOfLife #FinancialPlanning #PersonalFinance #GenerationalWealth #Legacy #EstatePlanning

'Race Mathews: A Life in Politics' by Iola Mathews will be released in October. It is a fascinating biography of one of Australia’s most respected and well-regarded politicians. An idealist as well as a pragmatist, and someone who believes passionately in equality, democracy and empowerment, Race Mathews has inspired and mentored many. Read more about him and the book: https://lnkd.in/gDwgXwR3

A little-known fact is that the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the pivotal event that Juneteenth marks, did not actually free all slaves. In fact, Juneteenth represents a date that happened over two years later when Union troops finally freed slaves in Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation declared all enslaved people to be freed, but this was not enforced in many Confederate states until the end of the Civil War. Many enslaved people in Confederate states had no idea this decree had been issued. This led them to be taken advantage of for another two years until the news spread, and former slaves began to escape and find freedom in neighboring states. Juneteenth is a celebration of the Union Army’s abolishment of the last bastion of slavery in the United States. Slavery was then formally abolished in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865. In celebrating Juneteenth, it is also essential to recognize that while this was the end of legal slavery in the United States, it was only the beginning of an arduous and ongoing struggle for racial equity. #juneteenth #emancipationproclamation #community #unity #equity #inclusion

The Constitution doesn't explicitly state the U.S. was founded on Christianity, but: Preamble: Implies a moral framework for justice, tranquility, defense, welfare, and liberty. Federalist Papers: Highlight the need for civic virtue. Washington's Address: Emphasizes religion and morality as supports for political prosperity. Adams: Said the Constitution requires a moral and religious people to function. Now consider where intrinsic morals and values come from.

📢 Powerful Words from US Representative Jamaal Bowman In a recent joint session of Congress, US Representative Jamaal Bowman expressed his strong condemnation of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech. Bowman described the speech as "violent and bigoted," highlighting his concern over Netanyahu's use of fearmongering tactics to gain support for his "indiscriminate bombing campaign." Bowman's statement underscores the importance of holding leaders accountable for their rhetoric and actions, particularly when it involves the lives and well-being of innocent civilians. It is crucial for policymakers to stand against such divisive and harmful narratives. Let's continue to advocate for peace, justice, and truth in international relations. #Politics #USCongress #JamaalBowman #Netanyahu #Advocacy #Peace #Justice #InternationalRelations

The Role of U.S. Policy in Latin America's Democracy and Middle Class Development The video transcript discusses how the speaker's uncle viewed poverty in Latin America as a national security threat to the United States due to the belief that impoverished people would be more inclined towards communist systems. The focus of U.S. policy at the time was anti-communism, leading to support for oligarchs and dictators who claimed to oppose communism, while neglecting the lower class. The uncle believed that in order to promote democracy in Latin America, a middle class needed to be established. This highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during that time period. #NationalSecurity #Communism #LatinAmerica #Democracy #MiddleClass #AntiCommunism #Oligarchy #Dictator #MilitaryAid #vizard

Democrats like Mayor Andre Dickens are working with Gov. Kemp to lock up activists in Georgia & universities like Emory protesting for peace, organizing bail funds, and for being against carceral cop city. Calls to my senators to intervene go unanswered. We don't need "unity" with neoliberal fascist policies, we already have that. All the party machine sickos who thought Biden illegally restricting asylum and that garbage "bipartisan" immigration sellout deal would help democrats with their working class base... The oligarchs & "center" in this country have corrupted American institutions into their most decrepit undemocratic form yet. We need progress like a universal pathway to citizenship, Medicare for All, STAR Policing, rent limits on corporate landlords, voting rights, Housing For All, Indigenous representation in congress, ERA, Abolish/radically reform the Supreme court, and end Citizens United. Honestly at this point I think we need a progressive workers constitutional convention to make any progress nationally and actually protect our liberty. The working families of France revived the spirit of 68 to fight for progress in their election. I support Michael's call for the President to pass the torch ASAP and have a democratic convention. #passthetorch #peace #georgia https://lnkd.in/gM8ci5hK

COUNTRY OVER PARTY: ‘SLEEPWALKING INTO DICTATORSHIP’ Lara Trump's recent statement “It’s 4 years of scorched earth when Donald Trump retakes the White House” raises serious concerns about the state of American democracy. The truth is, the only time Donald Trump doesn’t deploy the rhetoric and the imagery of twentieth-century European fascism is when he is asleep. As Americans, regardless of political affiliation, we must unite to safeguard our democracy and defend democracies worldwide against malign actors. Let's not sleepwalk into dictatorship. #civicdiscourse #ProtectDemocracy #UnitedWeStand #teachingdemocracy #democracy #civics #civiceducation #civics #election2024 #protectdocracy #sleepwalkingintofascism #civicdiscourse #ProtectDemocracy #UnitedWeStand #teachingdemocracy #democracy

https://lnkd.in/eZw8gFje Why I'm supporting the #Nominee with the Best Record on #Jobs, #Economy, #Democracy, and Social #Justice We are living in troubling times that require good people to speak out and take action. LAURIE WOODWARD GARCIA JUL 10, 2024 ..."I am with the final nominee who has a better record on jobs, the economy, inflation, immigration reform, protecting democracy, abortion access, gun violence prevention, LGTBQIA+ issues, racial issues, taking on corporate greed and corruption, and leads the world in standing up to dictators and authoritarians. I am not with the former President Trump, who is 91 times indicted, 34 times convicted criminal felon, insurrectionist and traitor, 30000 + lies, sexual assaulter, wife cheater, business failure and fraudster, slanderer, and gas lighter. ... Keep your disagreements off the public stage. Share your concerns with your local or state leaders. We must rally around the candidate championing Freedom over Fascism. Anything else is a distraction and precisely what the other side wants. And continue to hold the nominee and all leaders accountable for their actions. Stop sending me messages about third-party candidates. I have said many times that the ship has sailed. They have not done the work to inspire our nation. Stop complaining and start doing. Talk to friends and family members about issues you care about! Get involved. We can only fix the problems our nation is facing if we each take responsibility for our actions.  ... Join us to learn more about our postcard and letter-writing-to-voters program. No supplies are needed. We will go over instructions and our current campaigns. We write postcards/and or letters to targeted voters to increase turnout in close, critical elections nationwide. Then, we will take our campaigns into our neighborhoods by writing postcards and letters to voters with our family, friends, and other community members. People Power United champions progressive values and power to the people. We are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen. Join us to push for Freedom over Fascism!"...

The Role of U.S. Policy in Latin America's Democracy and Middle Class Development The video transcript discusses how the speaker's uncle viewed poverty in Latin America as a national security threat to the United States due to the belief that impoverished people would be more inclined towards communist systems. The focus of U.S. policy at the time was anti-communism, leading to support for oligarchs and dictators who claimed to oppose communism, while neglecting the lower class. The uncle believed that in order to promote democracy in Latin America, a middle class needed to be established. This highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during that time period. #NationalSecurity #Communism #LatinAmerica #Democracy #MiddleClass #AntiCommunism #Oligarchy #Dictator #MilitaryAid #vizard