“The Republican Party would have the American flag and the swastika flying side by side.”~Julian Bond American social activist, leader of the civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer Julian Bond was born on this day in 1940.
“The Republican Party would have the American flag and the swastika flying side by side.”~Julian Bond American social activist, leader of the civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer Julian Bond was born on this day in 1940.
“Let’s stop teaching to the middle and start teaching to the student.”~Geoffrey Canada American educator, social activist, and author Geoffrey Canada was born on this day in 1952.
“It's hard to pay attention and stay focused, especially when there is a lot going on around you.”~James L. Farmer, Jr. American civil rights activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement James L. Farmer, Jr. was born on this day in 1920.
“Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or ethnic restaurants.”~Stephen Ambrose American historian, academic, and author Stephen Ambrose was born on this day in 1936.
“There is one thing no people have ever done; that is, to oppose a threatening war with intelligent and vigorous purpose some years before it was due to arrive.”~Carrie Chapman Catt American women’s suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt was born on this day in 1859.
“We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life.”~A. J. Muste Dutch-born American clergyman and political activist A. J. Muste was born on … Continue reading Random Quote for January 08, 2026
“May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.”~Millard Fillmore Thirteenth President of the United States Millard Fillmore was born on this day in 1800.
“When I was in journalism school, you were taught to be completely objective. But we don’t see that anymore.”~Julie Chen American television personality, news anchor, and television producer Julie Chen was born on this day in 1970.
“When religious leaders get involved in elections, it is usually with a reactionary social agenda.”~Elizabeth Joan Smith Canadian politician Elizabeth Joan Smith was born on this day in 1928.
“A vital democracy requires an informed electorate, civil discourse, and bold thinking.”~Jane O’Meara Sanders American social worker, college administrator, activist, and political strategist Jane O’Meara Sanders was born on this day in 1950.
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