At the lake's edge: Dancing toward love and liberation

Last month, I had the privilege of participating in an historic 200-mile march from Chicago to Springfield. This 16-day direct action began on May 15 and concluded with a powerful day of action in the state capitol on May 30. It was organized by Fair Economy Illinois. The March to Springfield for a People and Planet First Budget was timed to coincide with the end of Illinois’ legislative session. Illinois is about to enter its third year without a budget. Public universities are on the brink of collapse; they are laying off staff and faculty rapidly as they try to stay afloat. Human services agencies are shutting down programs and closing their doors permanently. Public schools will not open in the fall without state funding. The crisis is real and imminent and it is being felt most directly by students and the most vulnerable members of our society. Everyone is affected, if not directly, then indirectly. Launching Pad, Wilmington, IL Our march was not just about our l...