Remembering Senator Kennedy
Remembering Senator Kennedy
Posted August 29th, 2009 by brad
So many wonderful things have been written about Senator Edward Kennedy, about his passion, his eloquence, and his powerful and effective commitment to civil rights, women's rights, working people, affordable housing, and the most vulnerable in our society. One of my favorite remembrances is here.
For me, at the moment I am seeking to enter electoral politics, his life is an extraordinary testimony that it is possible to be a fierce champion for our deepest progressive values, while also working with a broad and diverse set of people -- legislators from across the aisle, yes, but also broad and grassroots coalitions of activists and citizens -- to get things done. As he showed so many times, we do not have to choose between achieving real results, and staying true to our principles of equality, justice, and compassion.
Like so many others, I am saddened by his loss, humbled by his life, and inspired by his undying commitment to building a more just, fair, and compassionate world.
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