#midterms2022

Midterms. Not even the big election.

But, I got a message for everyone under the legal voting age.

Turn the news off. Step away from the TV. Go get a glass of water. Turn off the notifications.

And just. Remember that this is a random night in a random month.

You're still a kid. You can't vote yet.

Don't lose your heart in something that shouldn't be killing you yet. Don't waste your emotions praying that it works out in the way you want. Because what could you have done to change it?

Don't lose your soul to this mess. Not yet. You've got a few more years Before it becomes your responsibility.

So just. Take a step back. Turn off the livestream. Leave the living room.

Go to bed.

The country is changing. But you don't need to watch.

It's not your job, not your responsibility.

It's gonna be okay.

People always lie and say that if certain things don't happen it will be just like such and such a dystopian horror film. That's mind games. It's supposed to work on you.

Let go.

Take a step back. Go get a glass of water. Don't watch the TV with your parents.

Don't let it stress you out, yet, beloved.

The country is changing.

“This is not only a win for Georgia; it is a win for democracy. It is a win for coalition work and nation-building. It is a win for the people.  

“We’ve long believed that what happens in the South sets the tone for the nation.The runoff election results are proof yet again that Black voters are fundamental to the voting base in Georgia and the U.S., and that when we come together, when we use our power at the ballot box, when we stand up for freedom, we prevail.  

“Right-wing media, state legislators and white supremacists threw everything they had at Black voters in Georgia to discourage and suppress the Black vote. But Black voters persisted. Like Sen. Warnock said in his acceptance speech last night, ‘‘You cannot serve me, if you cannot see me.”

“We closed the margins throughout the state – flipping key rural counties like Baldwin blue. We pushed back against negative stereotypes of Black men in the media. We fought against Republican legal tactics to deny us early voting access. Despite – or perhaps because of – new voting restrictions, like SB 202, and vigilante scare tactics, Black voters turned out in force and proved once again that we are the engine that drives progressive power in the state. 

“And, yet, our democracy remains fragile. Division, hatred, ignorance, racism is alive and well.  

“This runoff – the most expensive in history – is part of a larger system of voter suppression designed to deplete voters and advocates of our time, energy and resources. And that is problematic. Our current voting system is unsustainable. 

“This midterm election is a sobering reminder of the overwhelming need for comprehensive voting reform in America today. Without a national standard that protects our right to vote and prevents barriers to the ballot box, our elections will always be a contentious battle for truth and justice. 

but we do have some blue representation for the state legislature. and a black muslim woman from fargo won a seat in the state house of representatives. that's a pretty big deal. congratulations hamida dakane!

look what else was sexy about these midterms!!!!

keep in mind that lots of election deniers won house seats, but the election deniers LOST in races to become secretary of state in multiple states. Sec states typically oversee how elections are run, so this is SO important to protecting fair elections, because the tr*mpite election denying candidates for sec states explicitly stated their desire to use their position to make sure that tr*mp becomes president in 2024 by any means necessary.

fuck yeah fuck yeah. let us have a toast to making mitch mcconnell's day really bad, and to voters voting AGAINST christofascism.