Skip the State of the Union & Watch Alyssa Milano's #StateOfTheDream Instead
Skip the State of the Union & Watch Alyssa Milano's #StateOfTheDream Instead
State of the Union, who?
In response to the first State of the Union address of Donald Trump's presidency, actress/activist Alyssa Milano created a digital counter-programming initiative called "State of the Dream." And in the current political climate, it is exactly what we want (and NEED) to see and hear right now.
\u201cPlease join us! Resist and persist with digital counter-programming to Trump\u2019s #SOTU! Check out and share this google doc for instructions and more info. \n\n#StateOfTheDream \n\nPass it on. \n\nhttps://t.co/r0PxCCs52n\u201d— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa Milano) 1516937524
According to Deadline, Milano's #StateOfTheDream presented "brief (60 seconds max) videos from Americans describing their dreams for the country. The videos will be posted on Twitter and other social media" at the same time Trump presented his State of the Union.
"#StateOfTheDream will highlight what truly makes America great: that we come from many places, races and creeds, and together work for a more perfect union," Milano said in a proposal statement that was posted on her Twitter account, as reported by Deadline. "Our digital #StateOfTheDream address will support our dreamers and immigrants, call for a DREAM Act, lean into the Senate, fundraiser for United We Dream, and express our vision for a more inclusive, progressive America."
And so many activists from all over the country and the internet took part in the #StateOfTheDream:
\u201cThis is my... #StateOfTheDream. \n\n(Turn up sound)\u201d— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa Milano) 1517364011
\u201cTonight in the #SOTU\u00a0, Donald Trump will say we're in a "New American Moment". And he's right. But not for the reason he thinks. My video response in two parts. This is part one.\n\n#StateoftheDream #StateoftheUnion\u201d— Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1517364241
\u201cAnd part two.\n\n#StateoftheDream #StateoftheUnion\u201d— Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Charlotte Clymer \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1517364241
\u201cthe dream act decision is upon us. we are all citizens of this beautiful world...let\u2019s treat each other kindly, with respect & love, NOT division or hatred. here\u2019s the link to get info & get IN TOUCH W/ CONGRESS. https://t.co/TKtKxj72h6 #StateOfTheDream\u201d— Amanda Palmer \ud83c\udfb9 (@Amanda Palmer \ud83c\udfb9) 1517364058
\u201cWe have until February 8 to pass a Dream Act, which would create a pathway to U.S. citizenship without using young immigrants as bargaining chips to harm immigrant communities. The clock is ticking. #StateOfTheDream\u201d— Christian Siriano (@Christian Siriano) 1517363975
\u201c"As a man who was born in Ohio & raised in NC I can tell you for a fact that every DREAMer is just as much of an American as you and I are. They deserve the same rights as any other American. Because they ARE Americans." Scott Dworkin\n\n#StateOfTheDream #SOTUBLACKOUT #SOTU\u201d— Scott Dworkin (@Scott Dworkin) 1517364072
\u201c.@MarkRuffalo explains why he's standing up for Dreamers and rejecting @realDonaldTrump's hateful policies. #StateOfTheDream\u201d— MoveOn (@MoveOn) 1517353203
\u201cI want our children to grow up in a country that respects women & girls.\n\nThat doesn\u2019t use immigrant youth as bargaining chips to hurt their communities.\n\nThat makes each and every child feel safe, protected, happy.\n\nThis is my #StateOfTheDream. What\u2019s yours?\u201d— maureenshaw (@maureenshaw) 1517364035
\u201cAs a patient w/#chronicillness, I spend an inordinate amount of time in doctors offices.\n\nIt is my dream that people can focus their energies on healing instead of worrying about their healthcare being ripped away from them. #StateOfTheDream\u201d— Peter Morley (@Peter Morley) 1517364081
\u201cHere is my #StateOfTheDream \ud83d\udc99\u201d— tara strong (@tara strong) 1517364187
\u201cThis is my #StateOfTheDream\u201d— Listening in the Dark \u2728Amber Tamblyn (@Listening in the Dark \u2728Amber Tamblyn) 1517364812
\u201cMy dream for America is one in which everyone is welcomed, regardless of religion, race, or country of origin. It\u2019s people who make America great, not bigoted policies. End broken windows policing! #StateOfTheDream \n\nDonate to @unitedwedream here: https://t.co/eglitQ0qTr\u201d— Eliza Orlins (@Eliza Orlins) 1517364184
\u201cI reject this administration's bigotry. I believe in a kinder America, where immigrants and others are welcomed and embraced, and are free to pursue prosperity. If you don't, get out the way.\n\nSpoken word on #StateOfTheDream:\u201d— Hassan Ahmad (@Hassan Ahmad) 1517364198
\u201cOur #StateOfTheDream includes a future with greater freedoms for #LGBT people, immigrants & other vulnerable communities. Share a dream in your own 60-second video on Twitter. More: https://t.co/N1tWJFzZki\u201d— The Advocate (@The Advocate) 1517364411
