Jonathon Berman, jonathon.berman@sierraclub.org
“This country belongs to all of us. When our Black friends and neighbors put their bodies on the line in the pursuit of justice, militarized police forces are immediately deployed and encouraged to use violent tactics. But when white supremacists threaten our democracy, their violence goes unchecked.
“In November, we used our power to defeat Donald Trump. Yesterday, Georgians used their power to make history and send two new senators to Washington, ensuring that both chambers of Congress are led by those committed to creating a liveable planet, safe communities, and an inclusive democracy. And now, we must use our power to expel Trump and the Trumpism that is attacking the core values and institutions of our country.
“The insurrection that led to today’s attempted coup is the culmination of Donald Trump and his abettors' lies, racism, and hatred, and grew from the same denial of reality and pursuit of power at all costs which has kept him in power. This cannot be accepted any longer. Donald Trump must be removed from office under any of the processes available to our government.
“Today is a disgraceful day in our country’s history, but we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice and democracy prevail. We will come together, we will rise up, and we will not only safeguard our democracy, but grow it to protect us all now, and for generations to come.”
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