Reaching For Freedom

It's been a long time since I wore this Amnesty International pin. I wish it didn't need to exist. But it does need to exist. While we're throwing billions of dollars at greedy people to ensure more greed can ensue, I thought I'd mention that a generous donor will match any donation you make to Amnesty, dollar-for-tax-deductible-dollar.

I've been a member of Amnesty since I was a teenager, and would recommend it to anyone. Taking action is optional, and there are real successes to celebrate in relation to human rights. There's also cool stuff to buy for this excellent cause, if you'd rather contribute that way. Today's pin is made of pewter, and its subject is deliberately evocative, of course. As usual, there's a lot of detail lost in the photo, but that matters less this time: the big picture, and being part of something bigger than ourselves is what matters.