Julia's share: America needs a mass movement - now
- jeanne7629
- Oct 27
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
From Julia: In a time when it doesn't feel like individuals hold much power, or are listened to by our governments, this article's recapping on civil uprisings made me feel truly inspired. Human beings have the ability to be so brave and selfless.
I appreciate David Brooks' point of view usually. But it seemed like this article ended abruptly... or did I hit a paywall? Is the last line of the article, "It embraces the optics of fascism, and flaunts its autocratic aspirations"? I also appreciate Jeanne wanting to look at all the sides of the issue, but I honestly can't feign any positivity toward an administration that is so blatantly unjust and vindictive, no matter what it's policies entail.
I really enjoyed this piece. It gave me a lot to think about in terms of what it takes to build a social movement that people feel connected to, rather than simply aligning with a political side.
I found the analysis of Trumpism particularly interesting. It offered useful insight into the emotional and social forces that can drive people to rally around a cause or a leader.
That said, there were moments where the tone towards Trump and his supporters felt quite negative. I understand why, given what’s happening in the US, but I’d love to read something that explores the other side of this divide. If anyone has thoughtful pieces that unpack why people support Trump, I’d genuinely be…