Ukraine

This section is about the connection between the war in Ukraine and democracy.  In this horrific war, we are viscerally reminded of the power and agency that derives from the desire for freedom and self-determination.  We have seen Ukrainians give up their homes, belongings, and livelihoods, tear apart their families, and literally sacrifice their lives. This is done with indescribable pain, yet with force and stunningly powerful determination and intentionality.  So, out of a desire for Democracy and love of country, we are seeing many Ukrainians give up everything. Democracy is an enabling mechanism and love of country is at base love of the community of people that comprise a country. The war has roused out of our complacency.  We have had our pettiness, partisanship, and narcissism challenged. We are called to care and act about Ukraine but also about our own community, our own country, our own Democracy.