The poor can dream. The weak can hope. The helpless can strive. The powerless can rise.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
State first, subject second, statesman last.
~ Amit Kalantri
If the surprise outcome of the recent UK referendum - on whether to leave or remain in the European Union - teaches us anything, it is that supposedly worthy displays of democracy in action can actually do more harm than good. Witness a nation now more divided; an intergenerational schism in the making; both a governing and opposition party torn to shreds from the inside; infinitely more complex issues raised than satisfactory solutions provided. It begs the question 'Was it really all worth it' ?
~ Alex Morritt
Democracy doesn't mean spreading terror.
~ Dashanne Stokes
As the sun lives on when it sets in the warmth it has given to others, you too will live on in the hearts of those whose lives you have touched.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Love your friends with your eyes closed, but love your enemies with both eyes open.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Free elections don't always result in fair elections.
~ Dashanne Stokes
An institution rooted in slavery can never set us free.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Discrimination does not 'make America great.' It makes America weak.
~ Dashanne Stokes
A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Failing to indict a criminal sitting president sends the message that those in power are above the law.
~ Dashanne Stokes
A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Those who incite violence have no business lecturing others about unity.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Violence isn't a Democrat or Republican problem. It's an American problem, requiring an American solution.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Leadership by deception isn't leadership. It's fraud.
~ Dashanne Stokes
When you're dealing with frauds and liars, listen more to what they don't say than what they do.
~ Dashanne Stokes
We must acknowledge and take responsibility for the conflicts we have helped to create, and act to create real change. That, after all, is the true hallmark of democracy--a commitment to justice, honest self-appraisal, and action--even when it means challenging ourselves and the political institutions we hold most dear.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Truth is hard, propaganda is cheap.
~ Dashanne Stokes
No matter their party, people with a conflict of interest should be banned from the Electoral College.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Accepting fraud from our leaders means accepting fraud in our personal lives.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Fascism thrives in obscurity and darkness.
~ Dashanne Stokes
If you lay with a scorpion, don't be surprised when it finally stings you.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Electing a bigot enables further bigotry.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Denying the popular vote is un-American and anti-democratic.
~ Dashanne Stokes
I've fought for religious freedom and I can tell you that anti-gay 'religious freedom' bills aren't it.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Today's 'religious freedom' policies should not be seen as a problem limited to LGBT people but as a co-optation of religion that affects us all.
~ Dashanne Stokes
Leaders who do not help the people must be replaced by the people.
~ Dashanne Stokes
We elected a man who knows how to build walls when we needed someone who knows how to build bridges.
~ Dashanne Stokes
I think this business of good vs. evil is of no interest to the power hungry
~ Bangambiki Habyarimana
If you are my food, how am I supposed to feel pity towards you? That would mean starvation for me. “A hungry leopard told a fallen, panting, imploring gazelle
~ Bangambiki Habyarimana