Today has long been one of my favorite holidays, for reasons I can’t fully articulate. This country has always been deeply and immensely flawed, and I’ve long been conflicted. And yet, today has always been a day I have hope that we can be better and do more. That’s changed. 1/?

On a personal level, this day has some of my favorite memories. I’ve celebrated in different countries and states. With big crowds and one person. Staying up late or putting my nephew to sleep early. And once again, this year is different. 2/?

I don’t know the point of this mini thread. I’m just having lots of thoughts and feelings. Anyway, Black Lives Matter, trans rights are human rights, we stole this land and continue to mistreat and ruin the lives of the indigenous people who were here first. Happy Fourth.