Yesterday was the 250th anniversary of the lighting of the lanterns in Boston’s Old North Church, which led to war and the establishment of our democracy.

Heather Cox Richardson ends her column today with these words: And once in a great while, someone will light a lantern—or even two—that will shine forth for democratic principles that are under siege, and set the world ablaze.

That’s happening, day by day.  It’s a thrilling time to be alive as we celebrate resurrection, awakening, and rebirth.