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For me, to be a progressive prosecutor is to understand—and act on—this dichotomy. It is to understand that when a person takes another’s life, or a child is molested, or a woman raped, the perpetrators deserve severe consequences. That is one imperative of justice. But it is also to understand that fairness is in short supply in a justice system that is supposed to guarantee it. The job of a progressive prosecutor is to look out for the overlooked, to speak up for those whose voices aren’t being heard, to see and address the causes of crime, not just their consequences, and to shine a light on the inequality and unfairness that lead to injustice. It is to recognize that not everyone needs punishment, that what many need, quite plainly, is help.
The Truths We Hold
Kamala Harris
To look for community instead of cocktail-party relationships is part of choosing sides in this vast, strange battle. To say, “I’m sorry”; to be silent; to say “I love you,” “I care.” It is these little things that are going to make the difference. For God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak to overthrow the strong. Out of failure he brings triumph. Out of the grave he births life.
The Irrational Season
Madeleine L'Engle
Fear was supposed to be born of nightshade and thunderstorms; it wasn’t supposed to exist beneath the blue of a summer sky. There should have been storm clouds on the horizon, at least some hint of forewarning, but all the skyline held were cottony tufts of white.
The Bird Eater
Ania Ahlborn
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