Yes, the crowds have diminished at the State Capitol, at least for now. But the resolve that those crowds exhibited has not diminished at all. It is still evident in the faces of educators and other public employees throughout the state, in their attendance at pickets and vigils and government meetings, their ongoing demonstrations of camaraderie and support through social media, and in their unprecedented, united efforts to recall Republican state senators now and Governor Walker down the road. Their resolve to reverse the pain and division that this governor has wrought on our state is still burning strong in their hearts. 

This story is far from over.

But this is a good time to step back and take a look at the incredible events that have brought us to this point. It is a time to honor those who have given so much over the last 11 weeks, a time to feel pride for how we have demonstrated our unity and commitment and to put this historical period of activism and involvement into perspective.

I had the pleasure over the last few weeks of working with filmmaker Frank Caruso in developing a short video that recounts the events of February and March. In the video, WEAC President Mary Bell talks emotionally about how the governor's actions represented an attack on educators and unions, how that assault affected her personally, how it brought WEAC members and other union members together in a way never before seen, and how it truly became the Birth of a Movement.