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There had to be a way
To be heard,
Without becoming
What they fought
Against.
They refused to condone
Violence,
Hate,
Or putting others down
To make a point.
Instead,
They turned up
A crescendo
Of truths.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Crescendo in 37 words
When woodwork calls
Do not fade in.
When worry weighs
And doubt still gleams:
Color yourself a bolder hue.
Be seen.
Be heard.
Be you!
This year marks 100 years to the first time women were allowed to vote in New York. It led the way to the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote.
There are still those who try to suppress votes. There were always those who tried to put others down for wanting equal rights and for seeking access to those rights. Do not let others demonize you for having a voice. Speak up for those who can’t. Seriously: if you can, vote!
For more reasons to vote … Here are some (of the LESS graphic) historic caricature images that were used to shame, insult, threaten, and generally dissuade women from voting.
For The Daily Post
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