Having come of age during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War Protests, I know that younger generations of Americans were instrumental to the success of those political upheavals. Today, as King Trump and his loyal Congress threaten personal rights and the welfare of our planet, it will be up to young Americans to turn the tide.
Non-violent protests, boycotts, massive voter turnouts and relatively young, energetic candidates must all play a role. Personal freedoms, global cooperation, conservation and the threats of climate change seem to be the primary issues but the overall effort must be directed at the protection of our Democracy and Constitution.
The widespread protests on No Kings Day were heartening but the commitment to dislodge Trump and his loyalists cannot fade. Otherwise, we are headed toward a dictatorship that could alter the fabric of life in America for decades to come. It will be today's younger generations that have the most to lose.
