Then...

We would be an America where leadership means lifting others, where truth matters, and where hope is not naive but necessary.

That’s the America we should be.
That’s the America we must be, together, with all, and for all.
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsinAmerica

Then...

We would be an America where public schools are places of possibility, and teachers are trusted guides, not political targets.

We would be an America where being different is safe, being honest is honored, and being free means all of us are free.

Then...

We would be an America where inclusion isn’t a buzzword, a bad word, but a daily practice that lifts everyone.

We would be an America where our systems reflect our values, and our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and justice.

Then...

We would be an America where innovation thrives because every mind, regardless of zip code and bank account, is nourished and empowered.

We would be an America where diversity is not a challenge to overcome, but our greatest source of wisdom and strength, and is honored and celebrated.

Then...

We would be an America where we lead the world not just in power, but in principles.

We would be an America where prosperity is measured not just in profit, but in well-being, in equity, and in access.

What if we lived up to the words etched in our founding documents, not just recited them in monotony?

What if “liberty and justice for all” wasn’t just a pledge we repeat in tedious routine, but a truth we actually realize?

Then…

What if patriotism meant not blind loyalty, but brave critique & courageous action for the betterment of the nation as a whole and not just the few.

What if democracy wasn’t just something we inherit but something we build, protect, and expand every day?

What if love - ALL LOVE - really did win?

What if healthcare, education, and dignity were treated as true inalienable rights, not rewards for the affluent few?

What if we held our leaders accountable not to power, but to people?

What if we remembered that resistance to tyranny is how this country was born?

What if we truly listened to those whose voices have long been ignored, silenced?

What if we made true changes so that justice wasn’t a privilege but a promise…for all, not just some?

What if we taught and worked on not fearing our differences but instead celebrated them?