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“It’s more important than ever to show readers that they belong here and are allowed the experiences that come with being a teen: confiding in a best friend about a crush, gushing about a new album from their favorite artist, making mistakes because they aren’t perfect, and even plotting comedic revenge tactics against ex-boyfriends as a way to mend their broken hearts.”
― Matthew Hubbard

“To truly defeat the ignorance, hatred, and bigotry that fuel racism, we must follow Dr. King's example, respond to hatred with aloha—love and compassion—and share with others the truth about our true spiritual identity, who we really are. Responding to hate with more hate feeds into the darkness of evil that led to slavery, lynching, and segregation.”
― Tulsi Gabbard, For Love of Country: Why I Left the Democratic Party

“And that's the problem with playing by rules that aren’t made with you in mind. They keep us from realizing we're actual human beings with identities worth celebrating.”
― Matthew Hubbard

“Love is the most powerful thing. It's what we in Hawaii call aloha—love, respect, and compassion for one another. It's not just a feeling. It's not weak or passive. It's a powerful force that motivates us to take action, to stand up for what's right, to fight for our freedom. Love for others, and for our country, is what motivates me to serve. It's what motivates my brothers and sisters in uniform to put our lives on the line to defend the security and freedom of the American people.

That love is what gives each and every one of us the courage to speak the truth, especially in the face of adversity, threats, and criticism.

It gives us the strength to fight for what's right and the humility to forgive those who've wronged us, overcome our differences, and move forward.”
― Tulsi Gabbard, For Love of Country: Why I Left the Democratic Party