A minute of hope

Notes on a train ride to Washington, D.C.

The small-hearted faction who would rather break the country than share it has ultimately lost every battle in our history. It often seems indomitable in the short run. It has a poor record in the long run.

Those who want a bigger we and a more perfect union will prevail, again.

They opposed abolition. They opposed women voting. Opposed civil rights. Oppo…