“We must give thanks for the so-called “villains” of our time.
To the Bob Vylans who dare speak truth to power, calling out the genocide in Gaza with clarity and courage.
To the Gary Linekers, the Jeremy Corbyns, the Bernie Sanders of this world—who, despite relentless smearing, continue to stand on the right side of history.
In an age of curated silence and comfortable complicity, these individuals risk livelihoods, reputations, and safety to remind us of our shared humanity.
Unlike generations past, who stood idle in the face of mass atrocities, we have raised our voices—even if all we have are voices. We’ve marched. We’ve called out injustice. We’ve refused to be gaslit.
And though we haven’t yet changed the tide, we have at least refused to drown in it.
To the generations yet to come: we pass you the baton not with shame, but with a burning plea—do better than this. Be braver than us. And never forget that silence is never neutral.”
Anon
Not Just a Granny 