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chichi robado's avatar

****SPOILER ALERT******I just watched the final episode of The Handmaid’s Tale and then read Jack’s latest. Synchronicity!

The episode was about sacrifice, redemption, hope, and determination. Even when the odds were against them, the resistors never gave up and always believed they *could prevail and restore the democracy. They did it piece by piece - sometimes by one person at a time. Small groups of volunteers got together and managed to do things like re-activate power plants so the lights were on (literally and metaphorically) again. The last thing June (the protagonist) yelled before she was cut down from her noose (alive) was “Don’t let the bastards grind you down”. Indeed.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Awesome feedback, Chichi! Great examples.

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Roberta's avatar

Thank you for this. When you see day after day a new atrocity, a new "low", you begin to wonder if you will live long enough to see the healing take place. But, WE ARE THE HEALING. We can't give up. Courage IS contagious. I like your advice to think up a routine. I call our Congressional offices about once every couple of weeks, I can do it more frequently for starters. Thanks.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

You're welcome. I keep my heart next to my subscribers...to the extent that is possible in theory...to try and feel the collective needs at any given time. Sometimes I get it right, other times...not as closely....but I do my best to line it up with YOU.

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Roberta's avatar

I have been following you a long time on both Twitter and now Bluesky, finally figured I better do my part to keep you going!

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Mo Robinson's avatar

There are times I wish I was an American, living in America. This is one of them!

All I can do is send this to my American friends, to give them a sense of what they can do, if they’re not doing so already.

Many thanks

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

That's fantastic, Mo! I have a feeling you are contributing in a way that is making a difference. On behalf of America....thank you!

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Mo Robinson's avatar

Thank YOU Jack.

No surrender! 💙

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Jan Moon's avatar

Oh, Jack, thank you so much.

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Jack Hopkins's avatar

Jan...you are so very welcome!

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Wendy Desjarlais's avatar

These posts are why your substack was my first paid subscription. This one is uplifting in a time we sorely need it. I will continue to look forward with hope.

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Jane B In NC🌼's avatar

This newsletter is a “Read then read again” and repeat. You are such an encourager, just when I want to take a month off. I cannot. Democracy is slipping away. Brutality is in our government. I have to remind myself that we are the LIGHT in the DARKNESS. Jack I depend on your being out yonder, interviewing great people, writing newsletters and articles, posting solid material, and being a guiding hand . I take a lot of what you say and apply it as applicable.

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WebsterzEdu's avatar

Saving this post to re-read on a day when I feel despondent. Thank you for the inspiration.

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Joan Powell's avatar

I reposted a must read. There are 2 more from yesterday. Thank you Jack as always.

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