Even when these pieces of legislation pass, even when we wonder how it’s possible to win when the odds seem so stacked, we learn so much when we watch ourselves stand up for each other, when we hear our stories in someone else’s stories, when we no longer feel like we’re the only people concerned about this shit in this god damn place. It’s one of the reasons I got involved in activism - the breathtaking, exhilarating moment when you stop feeling alone, when you realize in standing up you have grown ten feet and ten years all at once. Watching Democracy take place in front of your eyes is sometimes absolutely beautiful, though most times this broken system is more bittersweet. There is nothing not rewarding about winning something for everyone. There is nothing not amazing about being able to do that with your voice.
Carmen via Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis (via fuckyeahautostraddle)
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