For next year, I hope and pray for a society that shows respect. True respect for life and rights- so that those with disabilities, illness and injury receive full access to our country, a land where Black Lives Matter and Latinx people are celebrated, and all immigrants are treated as full human beings with complete rights. Respect for all women and our right to control our own bodies. Respect and full protection from discrimination in every aspect of life for the LGBTQIA community. An America where Jews and Muslims can attend synagogues and mosques in person without fear of our sanctuaries being destroyed and our lives cut short Respect for the rule of law that applies to all of us- instead of laws that are suspended for the uber wealthy and overly enforced on the necks of our fellow Americans of color. An America where there is at least one nurse and social worker for every school and no police. An America where the leaders respect science and listen to experts so that we may defeat COVID and reverse climate catastrophe. Respect for our citizens over corporations so that we all may receive health care when we need it, instead of reserving healing for the privileged few. An America where essential work is respected with decent pay and working conditions, instead of today, where essential is viewed as disposable. An America where the orchestras, ballet and opera companies, and all performing artists can safely return to our stage to perform for large audiences again- with respect so that the National Endowment for the Arts budget is larger than ever before. Instead of the propaganda planned by the current autocrat, An America where our diverse culture is respected and celebrated