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Janet Ridsdale's avatar

Thank you for standing up Walter. It's so important to do the right thing whether we feel like it or not. I have been involved in advocacy my whole life. Sometimes our voices were not actioned in the way we wanted but they were always noticed.

I believe I have gotten closer to my voice these past months and I am clearer about how I can help people as we evolve into the future.

I am always amplifying voices and answering questions to help other writers in any way I can (with my limited experience:-)

Please consider me: I would love to develop my writing further and plan to also start writing again on Medium. Thanks ☀️

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Absolutely Janet! I’ve worked on articles with you before and would be happy to do so again. Looking forward to reading the next one!

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Janet Ridsdale's avatar

Thanks Walter :-)

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Robert A Mosher (he/him)'s avatar

Sadly, the destruction of mainstream media, much of the damage self inflicted, has been one of the major goals of Steve Bannon and his ilk and was foreseen by people like Edward R. Murrow- but even with that much warning was not avoided.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

I do my bit by reading and promoting other authors a lot....more than I should, perhaps, but I agree with your sentiments.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

You are excellent at it David! I think it comes back to help whenever a writer helps others.

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Luc Arnaud Dunoyer's avatar

That conversation with Will was amazing, Walter :-). You are a true leader when you start supporting others in their endeavors, so here is to you, writer leader!

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thanks Luc! I was wondering how it came across. It certainly got me thinking! I'd be curious to read a few more responses!

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Gene Wood's avatar

You said it wisely .. truthful stories will always be valued .. and listened to .. especially without younger generation .. great article .. thanks

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thank you Gene!

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