Most of us can vote by mail. Nearly 75% of us can. We need to fight the voter suppressionists. As John Lewis reminds us: I have said this before, and I will say it again. The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.
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Georgia schools should not open. If they are open, they should close. A red line of at least 10% must be reached, but many say that a 5% test rate should be reached. Georgia’s rate of infection is 13%. Not the time to open schools.
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Given the data presented in this post, the evidence supports not opening schools yet. Until we get the rate of spread down, and keep it there, we have no business sending kids into crowded school buildings. And, when and if we do, they all should be required to wear face coverings.
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Like many people in the country, I’ve devoted much time to thinking, reading and watching the celebration of John Lewis’ life. My contribution to his legacy and the love that he showed so many of us was to paint the scene in the White House on February 16, 2011.
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John Lewis, at age 25 in 1965, led a peaceful march of around 600 from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. At the very beginning of the March, they had to cross the bridge you see in the painting. While crossing, they were met by state troopers on horseback. The troopers charged the marchers beating them with clubs, batons, and rifle buts. Lewis was beaten nearly to death with a cracked skull and concussion. He tried to get up, but was beaten again. This is my painting of John Lewis. He was a gentle giant of our moral compass, who encouraged everyone to stand up and cause some “good trouble.” He’s standing in front of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, AL
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