As we prepare for another week of lobbying on health care, I wanted to share a bit of inspiration. A few weeks ago, I spent an evening at the International Finals of Brave New Voices,  the poetry slam competition for 13 to 19 year olds.  Last year, HBO did a series on BNV , this year – for some reason – they did not and they missed a chance to bring us brilliance and genuine hope. These young poets, poets from all over the US and around the world are young people who look with eyes wide open at the world we share and give voice to the changes we must create.

And while we get frustrated and angry and tired of the fight – for better health care, a foreign policy based on justice not war, a way of living that does not exploit but brings us together – and the news each day is full of reports that show how far we are from the change we want, these young poets remind us of why we must keep going.

For lots more Brave New Voices, click here and consider supporting the organizers, Youth Speaks.


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