We need the institutions, especially the judiciary, to stand up as a critical defense of a democratic country and application of the rule of law. Unfortunately, for now the parliament has given up its role to counterbalance the whims of the executive and is tolerating the corruption and weaponization of all government activities.
We need the judiciary to stand up. Even if it will not stop the attempts to dictatorship by itself, it can delay the administration, bring cracks into the assaulting forces, and give the public (us) time to organize and shift the public discourse.
There are justices and lawyers standing up for democracy and the constitution. They are under increasing threats, politically, in their careers, and physically. These threats extend to their families. They are painted as "rogue", "overreaching", "fanatics" and made to feel isolated.
These brave professionals need to know that the public is behind them, that their service is critical and that we appreciate them.
The idea of the supporting postcards was given to us by the Polish judges' and lawyers' organizations. Their postcard campaign brought the names and faces of brave judges and lawyers into the public eye.
We have received positive feedback from judges and lawyers from our first cohort, and will continue to solicit feedback as the project continues.
We also will add cards as posters on why the rule of law is important for our everyday lives, labor, tenant landlord, food and construction safety, transportation, property etc
The postcards campaign also is a great way for a low-risk engagement, it can be done by people who are not ready or able to participate in rallies, AND it is completely non-confrontational. We are contacting bookstores and other businesses to have to postcards ready to be picked up by interested people.
We need people to help in the organization of this campaign. Please contact me at
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