“One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation.”
― Fred Rogers
Yesterday, history was made.
To be clear, history is made every day; but yesterday was a significant moment in history.
As headlines, clips, articles, newsletters and features have already conveyed, Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, clocking in at 25 hours, four minutes.
The previous record was held by Senator Strom Thurmond, who, in 1957 as a Dixiecrat gave a 24 hour, 18 minute speech in opposition to a civil rights bill.1
[The irony should not be lost that an African-American senator beat the previous record held by someone who would deny his very right to be there.]
In the 25 h…
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