There was a time when a national leader - think someone like MLK, John Lewis, or Jesse Jackson - would have gone to Minneapolis to support and stand with the resistance. But who would that even be today?

There was a time when artists - think Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Marvin Gaye - would have met the moment with galvanizing protest songs.

Well, today Bruce Springsteen showed up, and I for one am glad he did. Bruce has stepped into some of our biggest moments without fear. And for me, his voice is always welcome.