Heading to Old Europe to learn from the masters about fighting fascism.
First stop: Berlin, where we paid respects at the German Resistance Memorial. Brave soldiers and civilians stood up to Nazism, and were murdered by state. Today seen as heroes, not traitors. They resisted not just through the failed coups, but through their churches, schools, youth groups, civil society, scientists and artists.
Members of July 20th coup against Hitler
Add your own vowels
German Resistance Memorial
We also re-visited the Berlin Wall Eastside gallery. The murals are much cleaner than they were last year, after a dedicated graffiti removal campaign. That hasn’t stopped newer hands from adding their voices, though.
Breach in the Barrier
Tearing Down the Wall
My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love
We also enjoyed the Christmas markets, which feel festive without being schmaltzy. Although perhaps that’s just because it’s a different kind of tackiness than I’m used to. This was before the attack on the market at Breitschedidplatz, which sadly temper our memories of the season.
Pile of Sausages
Christmas Carousel
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