We won't give up

The scene of Alex Pretti's murder has been stuck in my mind since yesterday, turning into a nightmare, much like the scene of Renee Good's murder and the countless lives lost and the families shattered by ICE since last year. 

I keep asking "Why?" even though the answer has been clear since the day this country has chosen a leader like that.

​When you are born into freedom, it is easy to take it for granted. But as someone who knows the weight of China’s history, I recognize the cruel truth: once rights are stripped away, it takes generations of sacrifice to win them back - if they return at all.

​I have gone through many ups and downs, and for a long time. I once believed I could retreat into a quiet life, unbothered by the storms of the world. But aloofness is a luxury we can no longer afford. We are witnessing a "make or break" moment that will define the lives of generations to come.

​Democracy and the rule of law are all that stand between a life of dignity and a life of fear. 

Today, those foundations are being dismantled bit by bit. We are like frogs in slowly heating water, failing to notice the danger until it becomes terminal. 

We must stay awake, stay vigilant, and - above all - keep fighting. 

We cannot give up.