Good News from the Resistance: Lately we’ve been bombarded with a rash of public apologies. So many opportunities for hanging-close-to-the-surface attitudes to be laid bare, so many ways to backtrack. Thankfully, American Greetings has created a useful, step-by-step roadmap, Apology Messages. The card company’s guide provides custom mea culpas. Did you offend a friend, lover, co-worker, or boss? No matter who you’ve insulted or pissed off, they’ve got you covered. American Greetings, listen up! Given our political milieu, I’m quite certain there’s money to be made in a new line of cards, Political Apology Messages. Here are just a few, lifted from recent events. Effective, or not? You be the judge.
How to apologize to Blacks and Latinos for stopping, frisking, and locking them up. “I was wrong. And I am sorry.”
How to apologize to the American People if you are the National Archives, and you have airbrushed photos from the 2017 Women’s March, to remove images of “offensive posters.” “We made a mistake.”
How to apologize to a Black Congresswoman whose anti-white supremacy MLK Day speech you called “a rant,” if you are a white Republican governor. “The governor agreed with Congresswoman Pressley’s remarks today and believes her speech was moving.”
How to apologize to wheelchair users for charging them $25,000 for a $16 train ticket. “We apologize for their inconvenience as we have been working through how to serve their travel needs.”
How to apologize to your political rival if you are running for president, and one of your surrogates writes an Op-Ed accusing him of having “a big corruption problem.” “It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I’m sorry that that op-ed appeared.”
How to apologize to a newly elected Latina city councilor after getting outed for leaving a message on her voicemail that started, “Let me tell you something you bigot, you fascist, you criminal….” “I’m a hothead sometimes. I am not a hateful person… You’re going to make a difference. Whether I agree with you or disagree with you.”
How to not apologize to your husband if he’s the Treasury Secretary who’s just insulted Greta, whom you adore. “I stand by Greta.”
The Good News? Hateful comments and bad behaviors are being called out – and the perpetrators feel the need (for whatever reason) to apologize. Yes, there’s more Good News from the Resistance:
- Cheer for these homeless women who fought for housing – and won
- Buy one of these for your dog instead of a cone
- Wish you’d been part of this conga in Cuba
- See the best airport reunion, ever
- Thank Ireland for these 22 million trees
- Clap for this big-hearted 6-year old
- Think about these activist kids at Davos the next time world events depress you
- Know that if Sandusky, Ohio can do this, so can the rest of the country
- Get an Instagram account if you don’t have one – to follow Michelle
- Take Action: Let’s Flip the Senate and Emasculate Mitch.
Sign Up. Show Up. Never Give Up.
WE 
WHEN THE GOOD GALS WIN
These mothers stood their ground. And won.
WE GLAM DOGS
Turn the Cone of Shame into a Glamour Cone for your beloved pooch.
WE SINGING AND DANCING IN CUBA
That our Grifter-in-Chief wants to ban it, makes it all the more sweet.
WE WHEN SOMEONE MEETS US AT THE AIRPORT
Remember when that used to happen?
WE PLANTING TREES
A small gesture, in the right direction.
WE KIDS WITH BIG HEARTS
And this kid loves koalas.
WE YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVISTS AT DAVOS
They didn’t get headlines like the rich and powerful, but they were there, on behalf of the planet.
WE SWAPPING COLUMBUS DAY FOR FAIRER ELECTIONS
And we hope Sandusky becomes the first of many.
WE MICHELLE
And now we have a huge incentive to create an Instagram account.
WE TAKING ACTION: Help Flip the Senate and Emasculate Mitch
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