We are all beginning to shift our thinking from that of an acute crisis to one of a long campaign. Today, the teachers went back to work. I saw a number of signs at the Capitol proclaiming, "I'm here for XXXXXX because he/she's back at work teaching!" I saw small business owners proclaiming their belief in labor. I saw Corrections Officers by the dozen (thanks to you all!). The Teamsters brought two huge semis. There was another Teahadist protest. I only glanced as we walked around the square, but I'd be stunned if there were more than 200 people. Again, the forces for moderation, debate, and human rights far outweighed those of right-wing extremism.
The main story of the day, though, was how I got TO the Capitol.
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