In his farewell address, former President Barack Obama told us, "For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion."

John -- there are days like today where it can be very difficult to see that “forward motion”. We are indeed faced by a tremendous miscarriage of justice.

President Donald Trump, who broke his oath of office by pressuring Ukraine to dig up dirt on former Vice President Biden for his own political self-interest and then did everything in his power to cover it up, has just gotten off scot-free.

Meanwhile, police brutality plagues disadvantaged communities, countless black and brown citizens languish under unjust prison sentences, millions have had their right to vote stripped, and the Trump Tax Cut scam has given a treasure trove of new power to the wealthiest Americans.

There can be no doubt then: The scales of justice are still tilted toward the rich and powerful and away from everyday Americans, workers, people of color, the poor, and other disadvantaged citizens.

But that doesn’t mean we haven’t made progress. And it certainly doesn’t mean we should stop fighting.

I am disheartened, John, but I am also emboldened. Because this process has revealed a solemn truth: The only way Donald Trump and his gang of cronies will be stopped is in the public square, in town halls, and at the ballot box. By you, by me, by us together participating in the democratic process.

I promise to keep fighting John. I hope you will keep fighting with me, because I know soon our nation will be taking two steps forward once more.

In solidarity,
Hank


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