This could be the election that tips us into fascism. Interviews with voters across the country raise a number of critical issues and concerns. And yes there are critical issues that need addressing. But if we lose the democracy, frankly if the Republicans win their effort to suppress and subvert the vote, all else is lost. They are using fear and stoking hate to fuel their quest for power. They have made their “brand” anti-science, anti-freedom, and pro-racism, pro-xenophobia, and pro-misogyny. If they win, we all lose, the nation loses, and frankly, the world loses. The concentration of wealth and exploitation of the people and the Earth accelerates.

If you have voted then encourage others to vote. If you haven’t voted, then vote and encourage others to do so. Not voting is a political statement, but it may be the last such statement you make.

So vote as if your life – and the lives of future generations – depend upon it because it does.