Never underestimate the American people.
This year’s chaos was met by strong opposition in the streets and in the courts—thanks to you, Contrarians. Your support, your engagement, and your resistance efforts led the way. There are many reasons for despair, but there are just as many for hope.
THEY GUTTED THE GOVERNMENT. WE STOOD UP.
THEY DISAPPEARED OUR NEIGHBORS. WE PROTECTED THEM.
THEY IGNORED OUR RIGHTS. WE HELD THEM TO ACCOUNT.
THEY ASSAULTED OUR INSTITUTIONS. WE SAID “NO WAY.”
THEY CATERED TO BILLIONAIRES. WE EXPOSED THEM.
THEY ABUSED THE MILITARY. WE TOOK TO THE STREETS.
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