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This may seem obvious to some but I think it bears restating: Two things can be true at the same time. We can recognize the U.S. economy is doing better than it has in years and still understand that the poor remain poor and more needs to be done.
06:34 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Kimberlee (Kimbrûlée)
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We can celebrate that Joe Biden has the most diverse administration ever and still know that marginalized communities are still suffering at a disproportionate rate and more needs to be done.
06:35 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Kimberlee (Kimbrûlée)
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We can also recognize that the country and the world is better off because Joe Biden is president and still cry over the atrocities that are being committed against marginalized communities around the world.
06:38 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Kimberlee (Kimbrûlée)
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Yes, let's celebrate the progress that is being made. But let us also know that we must continue to challenge the status quo if we are ever going to be a fully just society. It will be uncomfortable, and even painful at times. But true growth is never easy. Love you all 🙏
06:44 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Kimberlee (Kimbrûlée)
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When people challenge you, listen. Understand that our lives are still in peril every day just because we exist. I urge our Spoutible family not to fall into the 'whataboutism' trap. Learn from our experiences. Read. Ask questions. We will tell you our truth.
06:51 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Matt Egan he/him/his
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I'm in the same situation. I absolutely celebrate the exceptional performance of president Biden, but more needs to be done locally. Affordable housing is essentially nonexistent here, causing a massive homelessness crisis. We need to work on local issues while celebrating national successes
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08:48 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Definitely. Even in Indiana rent has skyrocketed.
11:42 PM - Jul 28, 2023
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Matt Egan he/him/his
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I'm the foothills of Colorado. A studio appartment runs 1400$/month here. The area that used to have affordable housing was gentrified, essentially eliminating affordable housing. I live with my family, it's a very common arrangement here. A lit more people would be homeless. Sharing resources helps
10:03 PM - Jul 29, 2023
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