By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher
San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper
Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA
| As thousands of Americans march every week in cities across this great nation, it must be remembered that the protest without the vote is of no concern to Donald Trump and his Administration. In every city, there is a personal connection to the U.S. Congress. In too many cases, the member of Congress representing the people of that city and the Congressional District in which it sits is a Republican. It is the Republicans who are giving silent support to the destructive actions of those persons like the Attorney General, the Director of Homeland Security, and the National Intelligence Director, who are carrying out the Revenge Campaign of the President rather than upholding the Oath of Office each of them took “To Defend The Constitution of the United States.” Just as Donald Trump is gathering election data like having the FBI take all the election data in Georgia from the 2020 election, so must we organize in preparation for the coming Primary Season, to have the right people on ballots in each Republican District, so that we can regain control of the House of Representatives and by doing so, restore the separation of powers and balance that our democracy is being deprived of. In California, the Primary comes in June 2026. The Congressional races must be a priority just as much as the local elections of people havew been so important in keeping ICE from acquiring facilities to build more prisons around the country. “We the People” are winning this battle, even though it might not look like it. Each of us must get involved now, right where we are. In this Black History month, it is important to remember that all we have accomplished in this nation has been “In spite of” and not “because of”. Frederick Douglas said, “Power concedes nothing without a struggle.” Today, the struggle is to maintain our very institutions and history. Our strength in this struggle rests in our “collectiveness”. Our newspapers and journalists are at the greatest risk. We must not personally add to the attack by ignoring those who have been our very foundation, our Black Press. Are you spending your dollars this Black History Month with those who salute and honor contributions by supporting those who tell our stories? Remember that silence is the same as consent and support for the opposition. Where do you stand and where will your dollars go? |
