Wonderful piece! The idea that progress is not and has never been linear is so important, yet very hard for my college students to grasp. I teach about the history of Reconstruction in America, which is another example of how collapse can lead to rapid progress followed by agonizing retreat. But the progress of Reconstruction laid the foundation for the future civil rights movement.
Oh, how I needed this content. It gives me much to discuss with my adult children and their friends who are having trouble navigating these times. Thank you.
Such a powerful article! I especially like this line, “they kept living through all of it…and passing forward what was worth keeping.” Thank you for sharing your wise words with us.
Wonderful piece! The idea that progress is not and has never been linear is so important, yet very hard for my college students to grasp. I teach about the history of Reconstruction in America, which is another example of how collapse can lead to rapid progress followed by agonizing retreat. But the progress of Reconstruction laid the foundation for the future civil rights movement.
Oh, how I needed this content. It gives me much to discuss with my adult children and their friends who are having trouble navigating these times. Thank you.
Such a powerful article! I especially like this line, “they kept living through all of it…and passing forward what was worth keeping.” Thank you for sharing your wise words with us.