More than 50 years later, King is still fighting for our country.
I cant even list all the strides weve made, she says.
But we are watching them systematically be removed by Republican legislators.
Carole King wants every eligible person to register to vote this fallKevin Mazur/Getty Images
Even before Biden passed the torch to Kamala, we were aware of how important this election was.
you’re able to quote that.
Hes an old guy.
Im an old gal.
Weve watched Republicans fall in line with an individual who became famous for firing people rather than inspiring them.
Theyve become a cult of cruelty, and they use lies and hatred.
They have a community based on fear and violence.
He makes fun of her for laughing.
When have we ever heard him laugh?
OK, I used the word.
you’re free to say I said that reluctantly, because Im an elder.
The decent Republicans have been marginalized and primaried out.
And Ive learned how to build a bridge.
What I do is first I ask, Why do you vote for the person you prefer?
And then I listen without judging.
Obviously I have an opinion, but I listen.
And if you’re able to get somebody to believe that you are interested, its informative.
And then I invite them to tell me, What do you think we could agree on?
And then I listen again.
That has led to some interesting conversations where we find common ground.
Thats the bridge we can build.
This is not a question of one president.
Timber companies have their own land, so we wont lack wood.
We just need to stop taking it from public land that we all own.
One small voice can change the world.I wrote [those lyrics] in 1982.
It was just a general message, but now its so applicable to this election.
