“As I went walking I saw a sign there
And on the sign it said “No Trespassing.”
But on the other side it didn’t say nothing,
That side was made for you and me.”
―Woody Guthrie
When have you made an ethical choice to go where you weren’t supposed to be?
“All in favor, raise your hands.” Or your voices. Or your pens. We tend to focus on resisting that which will cause harm, but the world desperately needs us to pursue those things we are in favor of, the things we love, the possibilities that light our imaginations.
What do you actively promote?
“The likelihood that your acts of resistance cannot stop the injustice does not exempt you from acting in what you sincerely and reflectively hold to be the best interests of your community.”
― Susan Sontag
What do you do because you feel it is right, even if you do not expect to see a difference?
We tend to think of protest and social change as being the realm of the young—and, indeed there are many young, inspirational leaders out there. But never underestimate the power of those who have been around the block a few times, and are still moving.
How do you see age as an asset in creating change?
“It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
What do you wish you had actively resisted sooner?
