Thread by @l78lancer

I saw a post earlier today that's been on my mind. I wish I remembered where I saw it so I could quote it properly and credit that individual properly, because it was critical and on point. But to paraphrase, it said that the long lines that we see for voting is not a victory.

While it's a testament to our commitment and determination to vote despite the obstacle, it is a clear indicator that the obstacles are there. It's a reminder that voter suppression is alive and strong. We can't just settle for the big numbers. We much fight for change.

There is nothing in the world I want more that for everyone in America eligible to vote to actually vote. But as @cornellbelcher just reminded, power concedes nothing.

So over the next 10 years, as the GOP slips from dominance numbers-wise, the fight for control in this nation will grow fiercer, more intense, and internecine. Therefore, as he said, the choice will be whether democracy or power wins.

It's up to us to make sure that the only power that wins is democracy. And, in order for that to happen we have to vote in each and every election from now on just like we're voting now.

We can't get complacent. We can't get lazy. We can't just forget about ever other election in between presidential elections because the big one is the only one we care about. Those elections are every bit as important, and in some cases more.

That's because when we vote for congressional racers, or state legislative and gubernatorial races, we are voting for the people who put in place the restrictions and obstacles to voting, or we are installing individuals who will ensure fairness and equality to the process.

And, we must reinstitute the Voting Rights Act in full to protect the vote for everyone.

That is not an option.

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