Signs of Hope

We can create hope. We are all connected. We are all one.

E Pluribus Unum.

I am dedicated to our motto, E Pluribus Unum — What could be more patriotic then that? It is an aspiration that has been forgotten by many, but I hold it dear. Yet, to many in this country I am most likely considered part of the radical left. I don’t accept that.

Everything I make, whether for a gallery, a public park, or the street, is based in the reality that we are all one. Greedy people have always tried to divide populations by stealing resources and money then blaming marginalized groups as a way of dividing people. By holding on to the reality that we are connected we can save ourselves from this tactic.

 I have made art for marches and actions since 2003. The feeling of community while creating the art and marching is a wonderful thing, the act of doing those two things generates connection, courage, hope and defends our democracy. I hope you'll be inspired by this work, make your own signs (please use any ideas you find here!) and go to many marches and actions. Social proof —the idea of showing (not just saying) that you are defending our freedoms and democracy is the best way to “fabulously fight fascism” as strategist Anat Shenker Osorio says. If you can’t protest, see below for how you can DO SOMETHING.

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After Trump came to power I began studying how to fight fascism. I have boiled it down to three simple things. Click here for 3 WAYS TO FIGHT FASCISM