There were over 200 executive orders in the new administration’s first week. This is the predicted “shock and awe” approach designed to overwhelm the public with so much illegal behavior and cruelty that many will withdraw to protect their mental health. Being the contrarian that I am, I will try my hardest to do the opposite.
Advocates can’t focus on everything. We have to pick one or two key areas. That doesn’t mean other issues are less important. It means we recognize that sustained advocacy requires focus. It also means that we choose the area of advocacy that matters most to us, so that our love for this area exceeds the negativity we are guaranteed to experience.
Blaming DEI for plane crashes and immigration issues is a distraction. It keeps people from looking at the real causes and solutions. The goal of this misdirection is to wear us down.
Don’t let them.
Keep your focus. Fight for what matters to you. Don’t let the noise convince you that your work or support is unappreciated.
Alt: Black and white cloud clipart shapes with the captions: Things that are not DEI’s fault; Immigration woes plane crashes, egg prices.
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