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Juneteenth stands as a testament to the ongoing evolution of the United States toward the ideals enshrined in the Constitution's preamble. The document's opening phrase, "We the People," acknowledges the ongoing process of building a more perfect union. Juneteenth celebrates the significant progress made with the abolition of slavery, but also serves as a powerful reminder that the pursuit of liberty and justice for all remains unfinished business. On this day, we recommit ourselves to the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. We can all be a #forceforgood by actively working towards a more perfect union, where the promise of liberty and justice truly extends to all.

AN AMERICAN HISTORY MOMENT     U.S. Constitution Text Preamble  We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. PLEASE SHARE 

📜 Happy National Constitution Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the foundation of our nation’s government: the U.S. Constitution. As we honor this pivotal document, let’s reflect on the thoughts of one of our most influential presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. 🗽 TR’s Thoughts on the Constitution: Theodore Roosevelt deeply respected the Constitution and believed in its ability to guide the nation while also recognizing the need for it to adapt over time to serve the people better. 🗣️ TR’s Quotes on the Constitution: • “The Constitution was made for the people and not the people for the Constitution.” - This quote reflects Roosevelt’s belief that the Constitution should serve the needs of the citizens and be interpreted in a way that benefits the public good. • “We can make and unmake Presidents; we can change our form of government itself if we desire to do so; but we cannot alter the foundations upon which our commonwealth rests unless we undermine the very foundations of our liberty.” - Roosevelt emphasized the importance of preserving the core principles of the Constitution while allowing for progress and reform. 🌟 Celebrating Today: On this National Constitution Day, let’s remember the enduring strength and flexibility of the Constitution, and how leaders like Theodore Roosevelt have championed its principles to promote justice, equality, and the public welfare. How to Celebrate: • Read the Constitution: Take some time to read and reflect on this fundamental document. • Learn and Share: Educate yourself and others about the Constitution and its significance. • Participate in Events: Join local or virtual events celebrating Constitution Day. Explore the National Constitution Center https://ow.ly/ktgv50SFzqt Let’s honor the legacy of the Constitution and the leaders who have upheld its values. #NationalConstitutionDay #TheodoreRoosevelt #Constitution #AmericanHistory #TR #Liberty #Justice #Equality

In a very unfortunate move, it appears that the House will be voting on H.R. 23, which would provide a blanket exception for Israel to adhere to international law by imposing crushing sanctions on foreign person (and family members) who tries to hold Israel accountable to international law via the ICC, on the very day of President Carter's State Funeral. If you are not familiar with President Carter's history with the ICC, please read this great summary of his post-Presidential Human Rights Legacy by HRW https://lnkd.in/eyuAsAkF With specific reference to the ICC: "Carter and the Carter Center, which he and his late wife, Rosalynn, founded in 1982, also supported the establishment of a permanent international criminal court. During the 1998 UN diplomatic conference held in Rome, the Carter Center worked together with civil society from around the globe to build support for the treaty that – once it entered into force –established the International Criminal Court (ICC). After the UN conference, Carter reached out personally to dozens of world leaders urging them to ratify the treaty, called the Rome Statute." If you want to do something to stop this, consider calling your Representative - from Peace Action: 1) Call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 2) Ask to be connected to your Representative's office.  3) Once connected, give them this message (in as much of your own words as possible): Hello, my name is ______________ and I am a constituent. I urge you to vote NO on Representative Chip Roy's H.R. 23, the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" which is expected to be voted on this week. This bill is clearly designed to shield Bibi Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders from accountability for the horrific war crimes in Gaza. The U.S. should not be putting sanctions on the International Criminal Court for appropriately investigating alleged war crimes by Israeli – and Hamas – leaders. The House should not allow the U.S. to enable human rights violations by sending weaapons while voting protect the perpetrators. This would only harm the reputation of the United States further with the global community. #CeaseFireNow #SaveTheICC

In the pursuit of the American ideal outlined in the Constitution, Bertrand Russell's words ring true: "As soon as we abandon our own reason, and are content to rely on authority, there is no end to our troubles." To uphold the values and principles of "We the People of the United States," a deeper sense of compassion, empathy, and understanding is essential, as highlighted by Marianne Williamson. This requires a humility and higher intelligence that can foster unity and promote the well-being of all citizens. Throughout American history, both individual and collective moral strength have played a crucial role in navigating challenging times and overcoming obstacles. It is this resilience that has allowed the nation to endure vulnerabilities and emerge stronger. Embracing these qualities will continue to guide the country towards a more perfect Union, where justice, tranquility, defense, welfare, and liberty are upheld for generations to come.

In this article Ronald Rodriguez & Elyse Mills @ICSF note that the 2nd SSF Summit built upon discussions that emerged during the 1st Summit in 2022, focusing particularly on tenure rights & social development as key themes of concern for SSF globally. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/grdFBTpz

Wishing family, friends and those celebrating #LaborDay Honoring the achievements and contributions of the American workers and the labor movement that fought for the rights and dignity of the working class. Enjoy the end of summer! 😎 kester.quarmby@legacyresourcing.com #kester #legacybuilding #engineeringmanagement #constructionmanagement #builtinfrastructure #builtenvironment #reit #PrivateEquity #ITinfrastructure 

On December 10, 1948, following the devastation of World War II, nations around the world united to safeguard individual rights and freedoms. The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights symbolizes the vision of a world where all people enjoy equal rights. Today, we are reminded of the importance of protecting human rights to ensure a just, free, and peaceful society. #DENGE #TeamDenge #GSE #GroundSupportEquipment #GroundHandlingEquipment #AirportEquipment #Partners #HumanRights

The next Democratic Administration must offer a new liberalism for the sixties - a liberalism which reaches beyond the era of the New and Fair Deals to the problems of a new age. The Liberal Party of New York - with its searching questions, its creative proposals, its new ideas - is playing an important part in the birth of this new liberalism. The Liberal Party helps to keep the oldest party in the world - the Democratic Party - young, vigorous, creative and liberal. And that is the kind of Democratic Party which the nations needs. First, we must extend and modernize the great social welfare programs of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman. We must raise the minimum wage, extend unemployment compensation, provide our older citizens with a decent system of medical care, feed our hungry and care for our sick. We must make a living reality of the vision of Franklin Roosevelt - the vision of a decent life with dignity for all men. Secondly, we must carry on with new vigor and effectiveness the fight for equal opportunity for all men - regardless of race, creed or color. During the primary campaigns Hubert Humphrey said that if the price of political success was a betrayal of the cause of human rights then the people could look elsewhere for a candidate. And I say that if anyone expects the next Democratic Administration to betray that same cause - they can look elsewhere for leadership. We must faithfully carry out the law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court. And this includes the protection of people exercising their Constitutional rights of peaceful protest. But this is not just a matter of law and order. Above all moral issues are involved. The high office of the Presidency must be used to provide the effective, creative, persuasive leadership necessary if we are to fulfill our great Constitutional promise of equal protection for all Americans. Beginning in 1961 the Presidency will be a place of strong moral leadership. That leadership will be exercised until every American, of every color and faith, has achieved equal access to all of American life - and that means equal access to the voting booth, to the schoolroom, to jobs, to housing and to the lunch counters. Third, we must formulate and carry forward a coherent, consistent, convincing American program for peace - an effective program for arms control and disarmament. And, while we work toward peace, we must also remember the hard lessons of the Summit: The lesson that peace takes more than talk - the lesson that friendly words, and goodwill trips, and public relations programs are not enough - the lesson that only a strong America can hope to be a peacemaking America. And this means we must begin to rebuild our strength - not merely our missiles and armies, although these are important, but economic strength at home, the strength of our allies overseas, the strength of our ideas, the strength of our determination and the strength of our purpose. https://lnkd.in/gvRQrN_V