I read (and subscribed)to your Substack today at recommendation of Robert Hubble. So glad I did. I am sending money to Sherron today. This was an excellent essay! Kind of sums up why we are democrats.
Connie, I read your columns in Parade Magazine, and first met Sherrod when he appeared on the Rachel Maddox Show. I love you both for who you are and what you do.
I'm a retired educator and proud union member, living in Oregon, and I will be making a donation to his (your) campaign when my October pension check comes. This is probably the most important election I have ever voted in (and I've lost count how many that is).
I’ve had a pair of ‘proud to be a union voter’ and ‘life’s better with a union’ stickers on my iPad, with the usual mixed reactions. Those negative voices have been louder the past months, slightly quieter when I remind them that the union in question is very, very American : USW, United Steel Workers.
My choice of social activist pins is a half-inch square emblazoned with a candle immeshed in barbed wire - the symbol of Amnesty International, to which I have belonged for fifty (50) years. Many victories, more than a few heartaches, but we fight for human rights of necessity…who will speak for us if we don’t.
Such an inspiring story about the many efforts to improve living conditions. Today, as you’ve intimated, we have a vital role as canaries, too. Very grateful.
Would it be too much trouble to put the Democratic Party name, logo, or other indicium in the title to help guide the reader in following the link, or not?
What a lovely life, what a lovely wife you are, to such a lovely man you were so fortunate to have met. I do hope there are more like him walking the hallways. Can't wait to see your coverage and shared interest with Heather. Be sure to get a photograph from her for your wall. She shares them with her readers occasionally, and you can walk right into the photo and find solitude for a few moments' peace. Thank you and Sharrod for all you do and have done. You make me proud to be a Democrat.
Thanks for reminding us about the story of Sherrod’s Canary in the Coal Mine pin, why he wears it, and what and who he stands for! It also reminded me of Madeleine Albright’s memoir, “Read my Pins” and when and why she wore them. It brought to mind my oldest daughter who lives in South Carolina. Any time there is an incumbent politician who runs unopposed she will throw her hat into the ring to give voters “a choice”. As she goes out campaigning, she wears the reproduction of the woman suffrage bluebird pin that I gave her one year for her birthday (Votes for Women). These little accessories can be such strong reminders and speak volumes! May you be granted strength and stamina as you forge forward on the campaign trail!
I got an invitation to your Delaware event next Monday, but the email has disappeared before I could register! How can I register for this? gbwhitcomb@gmail.com
I proudly wear my canary pin on special occasions. In between, it is in my jewelry box. I love this column, and you, too, and am so jealous that you got to spend time with HCR, who is a Goddess.
Love the canary story - thanks for posting it. I am from Wyoming - a place where coal workers as well as many others have benefitted from the protections of unions but still overwhelmingly support Trump and threw Liz out when she dared speak truth. I have since decided to support good people in other states where my support might make a difference. Is there any way to purchase a canary pin and have proceeds go to Sherrod’s campaign?
Why do I have tears in my eyes after reading this post? Because Sherrod represents everything I want in a Senator. Unfortunately I live in NJ and can’t vote for him, but I can donate again. Thank you, Connie.
Like many others who commented, I would love a canary pin! I'm in a union, in a job I took later in my career. I can say that being in a union MATTERS! Having a union saved my job many years ago when a boss told me I'd lose it to visit my mom who was dying in Hawaii (I hadn't finished my one-year probation period to be able to use vacation, which I had enough of to make the trip there -- which at the time was at least a 15 hour flight from Ohio). My union steward told me to go and report if my job was threatened (my boss backed down). My current union is strong and so important. I'd love to show my support with a pin!
Your post reminds me of the former mine shaft at the MSI in Chicago and taking my nieces down the shaft. They love it. Your grandkids might enjoy it.
I’m in NC with plenty of candidates to support but I have contributed bc I admire Sherrod’s work and integrity. Loved this column, thank you.
I read (and subscribed)to your Substack today at recommendation of Robert Hubble. So glad I did. I am sending money to Sherron today. This was an excellent essay! Kind of sums up why we are democrats.
Connie, I read your columns in Parade Magazine, and first met Sherrod when he appeared on the Rachel Maddox Show. I love you both for who you are and what you do.
I'm a retired educator and proud union member, living in Oregon, and I will be making a donation to his (your) campaign when my October pension check comes. This is probably the most important election I have ever voted in (and I've lost count how many that is).
I’ve had a pair of ‘proud to be a union voter’ and ‘life’s better with a union’ stickers on my iPad, with the usual mixed reactions. Those negative voices have been louder the past months, slightly quieter when I remind them that the union in question is very, very American : USW, United Steel Workers.
My choice of social activist pins is a half-inch square emblazoned with a candle immeshed in barbed wire - the symbol of Amnesty International, to which I have belonged for fifty (50) years. Many victories, more than a few heartaches, but we fight for human rights of necessity…who will speak for us if we don’t.
Such an inspiring story about the many efforts to improve living conditions. Today, as you’ve intimated, we have a vital role as canaries, too. Very grateful.
Would it be too much trouble to put the Democratic Party name, logo, or other indicium in the title to help guide the reader in following the link, or not?
What a lovely life, what a lovely wife you are, to such a lovely man you were so fortunate to have met. I do hope there are more like him walking the hallways. Can't wait to see your coverage and shared interest with Heather. Be sure to get a photograph from her for your wall. She shares them with her readers occasionally, and you can walk right into the photo and find solitude for a few moments' peace. Thank you and Sharrod for all you do and have done. You make me proud to be a Democrat.
Thanks for reminding us about the story of Sherrod’s Canary in the Coal Mine pin, why he wears it, and what and who he stands for! It also reminded me of Madeleine Albright’s memoir, “Read my Pins” and when and why she wore them. It brought to mind my oldest daughter who lives in South Carolina. Any time there is an incumbent politician who runs unopposed she will throw her hat into the ring to give voters “a choice”. As she goes out campaigning, she wears the reproduction of the woman suffrage bluebird pin that I gave her one year for her birthday (Votes for Women). These little accessories can be such strong reminders and speak volumes! May you be granted strength and stamina as you forge forward on the campaign trail!
I would love to purchase a print of this!
I got an invitation to your Delaware event next Monday, but the email has disappeared before I could register! How can I register for this? gbwhitcomb@gmail.com
I proudly wear my canary pin on special occasions. In between, it is in my jewelry box. I love this column, and you, too, and am so jealous that you got to spend time with HCR, who is a Goddess.
God speed Connie. And to that guy of yours
Love the canary story - thanks for posting it. I am from Wyoming - a place where coal workers as well as many others have benefitted from the protections of unions but still overwhelmingly support Trump and threw Liz out when she dared speak truth. I have since decided to support good people in other states where my support might make a difference. Is there any way to purchase a canary pin and have proceeds go to Sherrod’s campaign?
Why do I have tears in my eyes after reading this post? Because Sherrod represents everything I want in a Senator. Unfortunately I live in NJ and can’t vote for him, but I can donate again. Thank you, Connie.
Like many others who commented, I would love a canary pin! I'm in a union, in a job I took later in my career. I can say that being in a union MATTERS! Having a union saved my job many years ago when a boss told me I'd lose it to visit my mom who was dying in Hawaii (I hadn't finished my one-year probation period to be able to use vacation, which I had enough of to make the trip there -- which at the time was at least a 15 hour flight from Ohio). My union steward told me to go and report if my job was threatened (my boss backed down). My current union is strong and so important. I'd love to show my support with a pin!