I think this is getting asked in a lot of homes, mine included for similar but slightly different reasons. I myself am unironically brushing up on my German just in case, and my daughter has asked several times when we can move. I suspect she may do so eventually, internationally. Depending on the next election cycle I or two, I will need to consider leaving Texas at a minimum, although I'm not certain where I would go and if I would feel better long term elsewhere in the US.
I posted a link elsewhere here to The Hangup on YouTube from Wednesday, and this was one of the topics Seidel and Dillahunty discussed. They were both of the mind to stay and fight, although Matt's girlfriend Arden is transgender and he wants to keep her safe obviously. They did give some reasons for hope, but then when you see nutbags like MTG and Boebert talking about Christian nationalism as a positive and getting support for that, it's discouraging.
I know that's not a great, comforting answer. I would suggest looking into joining organizations like FFRF, au.org and the Satanic Temple who are all fighting for separation of church and state, and to get involved in campaigns such as Beto here in Texas (which you can help even from outside the state) and various senate races in other states. The trend is away from religion and the political leanings that tends to bring, and it's accelerating, but as the far right grasps for power and plays the long, deceptive game on issues, it will get worse before it gets better.
I posted a link elsewhere here to The Hangup on YouTube from Wednesday, and this was one of the topics Seidel and Dillahunty discussed. They were both of the mind to stay and fight, although Matt's girlfriend Arden is transgender and he wants to keep her safe obviously. They did give some reasons for hope, but then when you see nutbags like MTG and Boebert talking about Christian nationalism as a positive and getting support for that, it's discouraging.
I know that's not a great, comforting answer. I would suggest looking into joining organizations like FFRF, au.org and the Satanic Temple who are all fighting for separation of church and state, and to get involved in campaigns such as Beto here in Texas (which you can help even from outside the state) and various senate races in other states. The trend is away from religion and the political leanings that tends to bring, and it's accelerating, but as the far right grasps for power and plays the long, deceptive game on issues, it will get worse before it gets better.
