A Poet on National Poetry Month

Since way back in 1987, I’ve earned a living as a public relations professional. I was a reporter before then, and wrote upward of a thousand newspaper articles. I’ve been an absolute Facebook addict for the past 13 years, and I’ve penned a few freelance magazine pieces. I’ve dabbled in writing fiction, with an emphasis on novels and screenplays, I’ve been known to occasionally slap acrylics on a canvas, and I’m an inveterate consumer of podcasts.

In essence, I’m a communicator. I’m naturally inclined to convey and consume information, whether in the form of facts or feelings. It’s what I do for a career and it’s how I prefer to spend my spare time.

This said, I’ve long been convinced that the purest, most potent form of written communication is poetry. It’s this perspective that makes me an appropriate author for our agency’s latest blog, since April happens to be National Poetry Month.

Both as a reader and writer, I’ve been invested in poems since I was quite young. And in the time necessary for me to transform from student to practitioner of the art, my personal style took shape. I dispensed almost completely with rhymes, but embraced alliteration. Never comfortable with lines, and less so with stanzas, I’ve come to employ a breathless, stream-of-consciousness style that to an inflexible English professor might seem suspiciously like a run-on sentence.

Over time, I’ve enjoyed some entirely non-financial success, with my poetry selected for inclusion in a variety of literary publications. One of these (“Concordance of Color,” from the spring 2015 edition of Miller’s Pond Poetry Magazine) follows here, because it seems awkward to discuss creating poems without also sharing a sample.

As if God spent an hour fingerpainting with white and black tempera, streaking November’s sky in unsettled grays, mostly dull, with a whisper of threat, and walking below I watch the drab shades run, seeping down on trees, across lawns, transforming unremarkable structures into mansions of film noir moodiness, absent all hues, save for you — solely immune to this visual desolation — sauntering in a concordance of color, of crimsons, blues, yellows, drifting along, and I’m induced to follow, enthralled by your conspicuous magic.

There’s a kinship between writing poetry and crafting fine furniture, sculpting with clay, or tinkering with an engine. For me, words are the wood or clay; punctuation the wrench set or lathe. And with any of these creative endeavors, nuance determines excellence. Many a word may be suitable to convey meaning, just as any board can become a shelf. But whether with word or board, there’s only one perfect fit.

What captivates me is the pursuit of the ideal word or phrase – the delicate, precise construction that can stir darkness or light in a reader’s heart. Communication is my compulsion, and there are things only poetry can express.

National Reading Month

National Reading Month

National Reading Month

Little known fact: March is National Reading Month. In honor of Dr. Seuss, who was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904, National Read Across America Day was first held on March 2, 1998 – and now that 24-hour celebration of reading extends for the full month of March. Designed to encourage people of all ages to dive into a good book, National Reading Month tries to remind us all of the magic worlds waiting to be discovered, no further away than your bookshelf.

 

I come from a family of readers – literally each of us would rather sit by the fire or jump in bed with a good book than – you know – talk to people.  As a child, I was lucky enough to know my great-grandmother. Books were harder to come by for people of her generation – and I remember being drawn like a moth to the flame to the bookcase in her parlor. There, her gathered tomes led-dust free lives behind glass doors. Locked away from grubby little fingers like mine.

 

Sparked by those first days of look but don’t touch, I have since lived a thousand lives – lives governed only by my ability to shrug off my day-to-day existence and dive into another place and time.

 

I have been a settler in Wyoming, in 1870, whilst reading the amazing One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker. A 500-page book so stunning that I not only read it in one sitting – but was powerfully tempted, after finishing the last page, to go right back to the beginning and read it again.

 

I have been death in The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, narrated by death and set in 1939 – Nazi Germany. A book I purchased in bulk and gave to every reader I know.

 

I’ve worn a stillsuit and ridden sandworms across the open deserts of Arrakis (Dune – Frank Herbert). I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills (Out of Africa – Isak Dinesen). I have hunted a great white whale (Moby-Dick – Herman Melville). In my mind – I’ve done it all. And thirst for more.

 

My love affair with books – or, as Hamlet might put it: Words, words, words.

 

When life stresses you out, be it national reading month or not, pick up a good book, curl up in front of the fireplace, and become someone else, somewhere else, and let your world fall away, to be picked up again another day.

Celebrating Irish Heritage Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My husband is Irish. His grandparents were both born and raised in Ireland; his father born in Ireland before immigrating to America at a very young age.  So, of course, he has always been interested in his Irish roots.

To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we planned a 2-week trip to Ireland to dig deeper into my husband’s ancestry.  We finally decided on a bus coach tour to see all the sites starting in Dublin before traveling south along the east coast. We continued southwest along the south coast, north along the west coast and then inland to Ennis, where we spent our remaining days on our own tour of discovery.

Dublin was …. well, Dublin.  A fast-moving, busy city that was very similar to other large cities in the world — traffic, construction, crime and tourists!  But then traveling through the small villages of Ireland is where it all changed.  The scenery, the homes, the agriculture…simply beautiful.  I was slowly beginning to relax.

No ringing cell phones, no one with their nose to a tablet or laptop.  People were actually talking to each other at restaurants, shops and pubs – even on the streets! Television at the hotels was very basic and mostly limited to politics in the U.S.!

We didn’t bring a cell phone, tablet or laptop.  There wasn’t even a public computer in the hotels.  We had to talk and listen to people and we absolutely loved it!  I had forgotten what it was to like to really talk to people; to hear a voice instead of receiving a text, etc.  We found information we needed by talking to local residents, not by a Google search or Mapquest app!

 

 

By hiring a driver for the day, we were able to explore very small towns in the middle of nowhere.  Churches, cemeteries, castles, all just waiting to be enjoyed.  My husband was able to see and set foot on property owned by long- gone relatives.  Although I was just “along for the ride”, I found myself intrigued by Ireland’s history, food, people and scenery.

We’ve always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage (and of course, a Guinness and soda bread with Kerrygold butter!)  But knowing we were actually IN Ireland makes the meal so much more enjoyable each and every year.  This was definitely a once in a lifetime vacation and one I’ll never forget.  Hope to get back there ASAP.

 

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DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION HAVE PANIC RULES?

11 Rules for Making Better Decisions and Alleviating Panic in the Ranks

We live in fast-paced, uncertain, complex, polarized times … which frequently require decision-making under challenging circumstances. Regardless of the situation at hand – and whether it’s mundane, or truly life-or-death – how one responds is under that individual’s control.

 

As a public relations firm with more than 60 years of experience dealing with crisis and conflict in a wide variety of industries and sectors, we at SCG Advertising + Public Relations are convinced every organization needs a process for complex decision-making and dealing with “moments of truth.”  Does your group have panic rules?

 

The NFL’s Los Angeles Rams do, and they use them to guide on- and off-the-field decision-making. Team General Manager Les Snead recently explained panic rules during an interview on the Daily Stoic podcast. Snead based the rules in question on Stoicism, a school of philosophy that originated in ancient Greece and Rome. It’s a life philosophy that seeks to maximize positive emotions, reduce negative emotion, and help individuals to hone character virtues. Podcaster, author, and speaker Ryan Holiday has recently shone new light on Stoicism via his Daily Stoic brand.

 

So, from the Stoics, here are 11 basic panic rules.

ANTCIPATE

“The man who has anticipated the coming of troubles takes away their power when they arrive.” – Seneca

DON’T FEAR CHANGE

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl

CHALLENGE IS OPPORTUNITY

“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” – Seneca

WHEN IN DOUBT, DO THE RIGHT THING

“If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius

ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS

“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” – Epictetus

FIND CALM, TAKE PAUSE, BREATHE

“It is essential that we not respond impulsively… take a moment before reacting and you find it easier to maintain control.” — Epictetus

STAY FOCUSED

“He who is everywhere is nowhere.” – Seneca

BE COURAGEOUS

“The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.” – Marcus Aurelius

PREPARE TO BE BOLD  

“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity.”— Cicero

INACTION CAN BE THE BEST ACTION

“You always own the option of having no opinion.” – Marcus Aurelius

SEEK COUNSEL, ASK FOR HELP

“Don’t be ashamed to need help. Like a soldier storming a wall, you have a mission to accomplish. And if you’ve been wounded and you need a comrade to pull you up? So what?Marcus Aurelius

 

The concept of panic rules goes well beyond simply navigating conflict. It provides a reliable framework for addressing key business, ethical, and social issues. As Stoic philosopher Cicero said, “Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.”

Click here for a helpful graphic of the panic rules.

 

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Social Media in the Afterlife?

social media afterlifeWhile we’re all adjusting to a new normal of remote work and virtual classrooms during the COVID pandemic, social media can be an important connection to family and friends. A Harris Poll conducted between late March and early May found that between 46% and 51% of US adults were using social media more since the outbreak began.

2020 has been a tough year for all of us, and not any easier with the untimely loss of friends and colleagues. Imagine my surprise when receiving status updates for the recently departed.  Thirty million Facebook users died in the first 8 years of its existence and statisticians tell us that the dead will soon outnumber the living on Facebook according to this article on loop.com.

This has become such a big issue that we now have the FADA (Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act) which was set in place to extend the traditional power of a fiduciary to manage tangible property to include management of digital assets. So far, 25 states have enacted some version of FADA.

We should all take basic steps to get our digital affairs in order:

  • Make sure you have computer passwords, phone passcodes, etc. safely stored and accessible to trusted family/friends.
  • Have online usernames and passwords in a secure location for a trusted contact/executor. At a minimum, make sure they are written down in a safe place but do consider a reputable password manager software. Consider Roboform, 1Password, Lastpass. Your unique situation can determine if a free solution works or you need something more robust in a paid subscription.
  • Establish a legacy contact on Facebook and other sites that allow it. A legacy contact can make decisions about memorializing your profile, how to respond to tributes, or to request removal of the profile.
  • Include a ‘digital estate plan’ with your will and power of attorney.

COVID also left 40 million Americans unemployed at least temporarily. As those job seekers look for new opportunities, many turn to LinkedIn for networking. This can be more difficult with many outdated profiles on LinkedIn. I’ve seen many examples of people who start fresh when leaving one employer. That may be because a profile was “hacked” or they didn’t want to be identified with a bad experience, or simple oversight. These dormant profiles may seem like no big deal, but I would worry about them being bait for hackers who know you aren’t paying attention. If you don’t want to update/maintain a profile from a previous employer, you can delete/deactivate. Here’s a link to instructions on how to do that, even if you don’t have access to the original email account or password. It’s a little dated but should help.

I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. It’s supposed to be quite eye-opening to concepts of technology addiction, social engineering, and surveillance capitalism. Yowza! If you’ve seen it, share some feedback. I will be watching in the next few days and look forward to the discussion.

Here are a few links if you’d like to research further:

https://beyond.life/help-centre/admin-legal/social-media-accounts-loved-one-dies/

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/get-your-digital-accounts-ready-in-case-of-death/

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-prepare-your-digital-life-for-your-death

 

 

BREAKING — STUDY SAYS PEOPLE CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH

Truth builds TrustIt’s a legendary scene. One famous actor shouts, “I want the truth!” The other snaps back, “You can’t handle the truth!“

 

It’s cinematic genius, and also depicts one of the greatest challenges of communicating during a crisis – including our current public health emergency.  How much truth – and what degree of uncertainty — can the public handle?

 

According to a just-released study from the University of Cambridge, uncertainty about facts can be reported without damaging public trust. These results come at a critical time as leaders, scientists, and professional communicators wrestle with data uncertainty, risk, and disinformation associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Communicators and leaders of various organizations often assume that communicating uncertainty will undermine trust. Now, research has found that uncertainty related to key facts and figures can be communicated in a manner that maintains public trust in information and its source. And this is true even related to contentious issues. Researchers hope the study encourages communicators as well as leaders to be bolder in reporting uncertainty.

 

Study co-author Sander van der Linden, director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, says that “including an indication of its uncertainty provides the public with better information. In an era of fake news that might help foster trust.”

 

As an example, the researchers got the best results when a figure was flagged as an estimate and was accompanied by the numerical range from which it had been derived. For example:“…the unemployment rate rose to an estimated 3.9% (between 3.7%-4.1%).”

 

This study adds to  – and supports — considerable research on the topic of trust and credibility.

 

Given the current landscape, and the support of research, Edward R. Murrow’s words ring more true than ever. “To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible we must be truthful.”

 

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A Search Engine That Doesn’t Track You?

I’ve stumbled upon this site before, but only recently did I decide to investigate it further.  The search engine is called DuckDuckGo and was established 10 years ago, believe it or not. The site was created by Gabriel Weinberg back in 2008 with a simplistic goal, to be encrypted and keep your search queries and information private!

When I initially navigated my way to the site years ago, I was unimpressed by the plain appearance and dismissed it quickly, much as I did MANY years ago when I first went on this website called Google. Then I discovered Google’s capabilities and well, the rest is history as is apparently them keeping my search history and using it for financial gain. However, I recently checked it out and my second time on DuckDuckGo was a little different. I scrolled down and saw a sentence that read “The search engine that doesn’t track you.” Years ago this wasn’t as impressive or important to me as it is now in the wake of the internet data privacy breaches that have been making waves in the media for the last couple of years.

Apparently, I’m not the only one that is intrigued with DuckDuckGo and their mission. As mentioned, DDG, was established 10 years ago, but only recently has the site seen incredible gains in web traffic. In 2018, search queries have exploded to over 25 million, compared to only 79,000 daily searches back in 2010 when the website launched.

So the next questions are… how are they making money since they’re not selling your personal information? The company raised funds through Venture Capitals and also have search and display advertising. However, it’s different from how Google and other search engines trigger ads based on your personal information. Ads displayed on DuckDuckGo’s pages are solely based on the keywords in users’ search queries, and not some AI-generated ad profile. To increase their privacy, users can even choose to turn off the display of ads on the results page. They also have affiliate marketing partnerships with Amazon and eBay. Meaning, they earn a certain percentage of any purchase you make through links from their search engine.

So can we truly believe that DuckDuckGo keeps your information private? According to their Privacy Policy, we can. Also, there has been no report of them being caught or found collecting, tracking, or sharing their user’s personal information. In fact, they also actively donate to organizations who contribute to its privacy mission and vision. The company has donated over $1.3 million from 2011 to date.

DuckDuckGo is not the only privacy-focused search engine there is (see other links below) but it’s one of the most popular out there. Their recent surge has been the gateway for privacy-focused social media sites like Vero, so watch out Facebook! So with all the doubt swirling about your personal security on the internet, sites like DuckDuckGo are a breath of fresh air.

A few other Privacy-Focused search engines to consider…

Startpage

Qwant

 

labor day

Do you know the history of Labor Day?

labor dayDo you know why Labor Day is a national holiday, recognized nationwide? If your answer is no – you will now be informed. If your answer is yes – keep reading anyway!

 

During America’s Industrial Revolution (latter half of the 1800’s) the unbearable working conditions eventually led to an uproar – between employers and employees. Worker unions were created and served as the primary catalyst for establishing a political backbone. They organized rallies and strikes that were essential in trying to establish a positive outcome for laborers. Some of these rallies and strikes turned violent, unfortunately leaving casualties. Yet, a trailblazing event took place on September 5, 1882 (which is nationally recognized as the first Labor Day parade). On this day, thousands of activists marched in New York City – from City Hall through Union Square, all knowing they were not going to be paid for this time off. Concerts, picnics and speeches occurred on this day as well.

 

During this time two members of different unions received credited for coining this idea/day. The two men have closely structured last names, but are not related. Matthew Maguire (Secretary of the Central Labor Union) and Peter McGuire (American Federation of Labor co-founder). 

 

Matthew Maguire initiated the type of strikes aimed toward exposing unsafe factory conditions and employee hours in the 1870’s. Matthew’s outspoken political views were deemed outstretched for the time frame and therefore were responsible for his demotion as Labor Day’s founding father.

 

 

Peter McGuire is depicted as advocating this idea/day/parade concept in front of New York Central Labor Union, on May 12, 1882. Peter’s initiated strikes brought change and evolution to work hours – the standard eight hour workday, still withstanding today!

 

The year of 1894 manifested approval by congress and thereby President Grover Cleveland announced a national holiday to occur every first Monday of September, now known as Labor Day.

 

So now that you’re informed about history of this day, do not come in to work on Monday! Enjoy your day off!

Mike Cherenson

12 Things Everyone Can Learn From Our Military

Our militaryLessons from a week-long experience, featuring the Secretary of Defense, some generals and admirals, and scores of young men and women in uniform

 

In March, I was selected to participate in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC), the oldest and most prestigious U.S. Department of Defense public liaison program. As one of 36 JCOC participants, I spent seven days, from June 10-16, 2018, at military installations throughout the southeast, engaging with senior military officials and U.S. service members.  In addition to participating in tactical training exercises, our group was provided top-level briefings that gave us a deeper understanding of the roles and

mission of the U.S. Armed Forces, with emphasis on skills, capabilities, and the equipment employed in defense of our nation.

 

The experience was life-changing.

 

OUR JOURNEY

My journey began with a deep respect for all who’ve served – including my father and several uncles – but also an unease about war, particularly as a first option.

 

JCOC kicked off at the Pentagon with an executive breakfast featuring top commanders and senior leaders, followed by a question-and-answer session with Secretary of Defense James Mattis. We then traveled to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston, SC; Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island, SC;  the 23d Air Wing, Moody AFB, GA; U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC; and Norfolk Naval Station/Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Norfolk, VA.  

 

 

I shared my journey with top-notch, civilian leaders from both the public and private sectors – a veritable “Who’s Who” of those heading some of our nation’s largest, best-known, or impactful organizations. We not only shared a path, we also helped each other broaden our perspectives.

As a tiny sampling of some things I saw and did, at Fort Bragg we spent the day with U.S. Army Special Operations and took part in a simulated hostage situation.  At the conclusion of the day we were “rescued” from a rooftop by the Army Rangers who “took down” a small town – with bombs, bullets, dogs, helicopters, and sharpshooters – and ushered us to safety on Chinook helicopters. From there, we were taken to a dormant airfield, where we ventured into the woods, dined on road-kill prepared by the Army’s top survival specialists, and then celebrated the Army’s 243rd birthday with the Green Berets singing the Army song and eating cake cut by swords. And that was just one of seven days.

I began the week having never fired a gun – and before it ended, I’d been on a target range with an M-16, M-4, SR-26, M2010, M110, and a Glock handgun. Each of these weapons feature tremendous power, which they, in turn, convey to all who use them.  My overall experience, both with the weapons and those who regularly use them – served to reinforce my long-held belief that with power comes responsibility and a duty to practice restraint. I was pleased to learn this perspective is shared by those servicemen and women I met during my participation in the JCOC program.

IN AWE OF OUR MILITARY

Beyond the bombs and bullets, ships and jets, there were the people – the men and women of the armed forces, many of whom are younger than 20 – who are the essence of the U.S. military. Beyond bravery and service were core values common to all – loyalty, duty, respect, integrity, and honor.  Beyond the uniforms and crisp salutes was a resolute professionalism, academic rigor, leadership development, and relentless drive towards improvement.  I was in awe of the military might I saw displayed, and humbled by the sacrifice of others.  As much as I learned about our Armed Forces, I learned even more about our society and humanity.

 

KEY TAKEWAYS

There’s a great deal that 99 percent of us can learn from the less than one percent of all Americans currently serving in the military (of note, 70 percent of eligible Americans cannot serve, due to poor health/fitness, addiction, a criminal record, or related issues).* Here are several key items:

 

  1. Develop, articulate, and live your core values. Stand for something bigger than yourself.
  2. Commit yourself to life-long learning, re-tooling, and re-training. Constantly and rigorously assess and evaluate.
  3. Life is filled with important assignments – each is much like a mission. Have a clear objective and communicate it widely, up and down the literal or figurative chain of command.
  4. No person or organization is an island unto itself. Appreciate and understand your responsibilities, and be ready to learn from others.
  5. Have a Plan B and a Plan C at the ready … and be prepared to use them if a situation evolves.
  6. Respect yourself and others; fill your personal foxhole with those you trust.
  7. Take care of your body, mind, and soul.*
  8. Stress is natural and inevitable – learn to work with it.
  9. Discipline is far more than just a loud voice. It’s about commitment to training, teamwork, and others.
  10. Everyone can be a leader, no matter what their rank or title.
  11. Always give yourself and others a second chance.
  12. Put the needs of those under your command or direction ahead of your own.

 

SUMMARY

We rarely saw service personnel wearing their military finest — most were typically clad in camouflage-style uniforms. This style is certainly more functional and comfortable, and the ultimate aim is to blend into the environment.  Yet the more we saw of the men and women representing the various branches of our military, even in their camo garb, the less they blended in and the more they stood out for the heroes they are.

 

While we may not all agree about certain policies or missions, my hope is that we stand together in respecting those who stand ready to defend our country.

Check out the story featured on ROI-NJ.COM

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Day 1 – Pentagon/U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston, SC VIDEO SUMMARY, PHOTOS

Day 2 – Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island, SC, VIDEO SUMMARYPHOTO SUMMARY

Day 3 – 23d Air Wing, Moody AFB, GA, VIDEO SUMMARY, PHOTO SUMMARY

Day 4 – U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC , VIDEO SUMMARY, PHOTO SUMMARY

Day 5 – Norfolk Naval Station/Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Norfolk, VA, VIDEO SUMMARY, PHOTO SUMMARY

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Step up for Pancreatic Cancer Survivors – A Personal Story

pancreatic cancer survivors“Pancreatic Cancer does not have a face until it’s someone that you know” This is the sign of the times when it comes to Pancreatic Cancer. In the years that I have been actively involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network NJ Affiliate; I have watched many folks walk right past the table at awareness events, shuddering at the words “Pancreatic Cancer.” Many pull their children away from the table as to not expose them to the facts, statistics, and rawness of this disease.

My initial interest in getting involved was my father’s diagnosis and death only a few short weeks later. I spent months trying to comprehend the idea that the survival rate at that time was just 6%. I needed to do something. There were too many people that would suffer the same fate. My first affiliate meeting a few years ago has turned into my passion, my purpose, and my path.

Survivors are my motivation. They fuel the fire in me. Due to the nature of this insidious cancer, many don’t consider themselves survivors. We honor all survivors, from the first day they are diagnosed. We are their allies, we offer a place of hope and spirit.

We have watched the survival rate rise slowly to 9%. The mission is clear; keep moving forward, keep fighting, and always remind them, that they are defeating the odds each day!

Our survivors need us. They deserve someone to fight for them, to be an advocate, to echo their voices, to stand up for them.  While the survival rate is rising, Pancreatic Cancer is now the 3rd leading cause of cancer related deaths. This is unacceptable.

It’s more important than ever to Step Up for Survivors, to let them know that we are in their corner, that they aren’t fighting alone. Whether they were diagnosed today, yesterday, or years ago, I will fight for your future. I will fight for more funding and research. I will fight so no one else has to lose their loved one.

Simply put, our survivors DEMAND BETTER.

 

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