Heading back home, I am thinking about my state and what is happening down the street from where we live-our Capitol.

No. I am not leaving West Virginia.

I have heard that from folks.

I can’t say I blame them.

But I’m staying.

1/7 No matter how hopeless this state continues to become.

And this week, it is sinking to its lowest.

But have you watched our legislature?

Wait.

It will go even lower.

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I wake up to the news of the passing of Saeb Erekat.

He was the Palestinian's top peace negotiator.

For years, I remember listening to him eloquently advocating for a #Palestinian state.

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timesofisrael.com/saeb-erekat-wh… In those earlier years, I did not like him.

I saw him frequently on television and being an opponent of Palestinian Nationalism at the time, I recognized the power of his advocacy.

That angered me.

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I have a lot of #Muslim friends who are fearful about being in America.

This is why.

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cair.com/press_releases…

@CAIRNational They experience it in verbal assaults, physical attacks, & outrageous & disgusting religious comments about their faith.

They hear it in sermons like these given about Islam.

They see it in the stares they get at the grocery store.

They read it on posts throughout Facebook.

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That so many political leaders still do not have the courtesy and the courage to acknowledge our new President and Vice President elect doesn't bother me.

1 @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris do not need their graciousness or decency.

Over 75 million American spoke loudly that they will be our leaders come January 20, 2021.

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