Ms Ifill, The clarity, the spirit with which you give voice this Friday January 2, 2026 is so welcomed! The poet in me muses a winged fortification as we transition into this new year. There is something of the point of view of birds in flight in concert with the rootedness of MotherEarth, that accompany “us all (toward )a healthy and democracy-restoring New Year!”
Thank you for so many great ideas for how to stay engaged in spite of the onslaught of insidious behavior from this regime. As a mail-in voter in a red state I now have to figure out a way to ensure my ballot will count. There’s always another hill to climb with these people.
yes. i believe one of the most important issues for 2026 is the dishonesty mostly in right wing media, that made 77 million people believe in and continue to believe t.Rump's lies and manipulation. An Australian billionaire is destroying US democracy with Fox's lies, is there nothing we can do about "the devil who is the father of all lies".
YES!!! Truthful information starts the New Year off right ✅️. Thank you, Ms. Ifil. Next, how do we educate the younger generations on creating and maintaining democracy? My senior year was full of enthusiasm to vote. 1971 was the first year that 18-year-olds could vote. In 2026, the real question is "Why?" How do we encourage teachers to teach our children about their government and how to participate in it???
“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” Author unknown
The Year America Broke Open is exactly how I feel, but now has been beautifully articulated by you. I am certain we can do this, and I am not giving up. Thank you so much for all you do to keep us informed and inspired.
Thank you so much Ms Ifill . It is full of reality and also hope and suggestions how we can work to make sure our democracy stays intact. I like how your urge us to keep connected with others. Happy New Year to you !
Thank you, Ms Ifill, for both your sad but important summary of where we are, and the hope and inspiration that filled me when I finished your letter. Onward.
Sherrilyn, thank you for your sane assessment of 2025, and clear roadmap for 2026. Your wisdom, integrity, intelligence, clarity and perseverance are a gift to us all, and as I do with many of your writings, I will print this one out so I have your brilliant guidance as I make my way through 2026. Blessed New Year to you and yours❤️!
Ms Ifill, The clarity, the spirit with which you give voice this Friday January 2, 2026 is so welcomed! The poet in me muses a winged fortification as we transition into this new year. There is something of the point of view of birds in flight in concert with the rootedness of MotherEarth, that accompany “us all (toward )a healthy and democracy-restoring New Year!”
Great Insight and Advice. Thank you
Thank you for so many great ideas for how to stay engaged in spite of the onslaught of insidious behavior from this regime. As a mail-in voter in a red state I now have to figure out a way to ensure my ballot will count. There’s always another hill to climb with these people.
As always, grounded, insightful, and practical. Thank you!
Phenomenal! Again and Again! Thank you Sherrilyn Ifill for your brilliant writings.
Carlyle Fielding Stewart
Just what was needed at this moment in time. Thank you for your expertise!
yes. i believe one of the most important issues for 2026 is the dishonesty mostly in right wing media, that made 77 million people believe in and continue to believe t.Rump's lies and manipulation. An Australian billionaire is destroying US democracy with Fox's lies, is there nothing we can do about "the devil who is the father of all lies".
YES!!! Truthful information starts the New Year off right ✅️. Thank you, Ms. Ifil. Next, how do we educate the younger generations on creating and maintaining democracy? My senior year was full of enthusiasm to vote. 1971 was the first year that 18-year-olds could vote. In 2026, the real question is "Why?" How do we encourage teachers to teach our children about their government and how to participate in it???
“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” Author unknown
I always appreciate your writing; thank you
The way forward, in the clearest terms. Thank you.
The Year America Broke Open is exactly how I feel, but now has been beautifully articulated by you. I am certain we can do this, and I am not giving up. Thank you so much for all you do to keep us informed and inspired.
Thank you so much Ms Ifill . It is full of reality and also hope and suggestions how we can work to make sure our democracy stays intact. I like how your urge us to keep connected with others. Happy New Year to you !
Thank you, Ms Ifill, for both your sad but important summary of where we are, and the hope and inspiration that filled me when I finished your letter. Onward.
Thank you, Sherrilyn. ☮️💟
Thank you for this.
Sherrilyn, thank you for your sane assessment of 2025, and clear roadmap for 2026. Your wisdom, integrity, intelligence, clarity and perseverance are a gift to us all, and as I do with many of your writings, I will print this one out so I have your brilliant guidance as I make my way through 2026. Blessed New Year to you and yours❤️!