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Susan Cortilet Jones (link ⬇️)'s avatar

This is the most important message on this 4th of July in the year 2025. Thank you.

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marilyn lubell's avatar

If you read only one thing, make it this and consider it seriously, take it to heart.

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Sarah Meredith's avatar

Appreciate you so much.

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Harriet Taylor's avatar

Perhaps it needs to be interdependence day. Thank you for your deep dive.

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Suzanne Cate's avatar

Powerful, important and necessary writing! Thank you, Sherrilyn!

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Gail Kubrin's avatar

Thank you for your strong and inspiring message. It is just what I needed today.

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Cynthia Kelly's avatar

I wonder if you might consider publishing a book consisting of Substack essays. I would certainly buy one or two or several!

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Dianne Walter's avatar

Thank you dear Sherrilyn. I will share your wise essay with all my friends and family. These questions must be in all our minds especially now!

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Thomas Tigani's avatar

Thanks Sherrilyn Ifill for another great article and for reminding us to keep asking ourselves and our country tough questions, especially during these tough times.

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Janie Starr's avatar

Thinking a lot about this day based on lies and lip service. Hope you don’t mind my cross-posting https://open.substack.com/pub/drstaceypatton1865/p/what-to-the-oppressed-is-your-fourth?r=ind7&utm_medium=ios

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Nancy's avatar

I think this question of “What it means to be an American?” is vital for the future of this country. It is important for me to dig deeper in my meaning, my responsibility, my caring, my understanding and my love for a better country. Keep challenging me, Sherrilyn! Thank you!

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Margo Ross's avatar

I looked on the Howard Law School website to see if there was a way to donate to the 14th Amendment Center, and didn't see one. I would like to support the Center's vital work, and would appreciate it if you could provide a link. Thank you for all you do, and have done!

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Shirley MSc's avatar

Amen! Amen! Amen!

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Mary OMalley's avatar

This is a beautiful piece of thinking and writing. Thank you. I always questioned my country and my church not out of meanness but there were jarring contradictions and the questioning came from a deep source of care. I am not sure if we will have to do clean up but yes to cleaning in any and every way if need be

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Jill Delaney's avatar

Timely, thoughtful, and incisive analysis of our current situation. This is mandatory reading for anyone wondering what comes next for Americans. Thank you!

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Mal Pronouns's avatar

I am always so grateful for your wisdom.

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