Hippie Echo

What Is the Hippie Echo?

Hippies weren’t the first generation to demand change. America was founded on protest and revolution. Hippies carried forward echoes of the past when they protested and pushed for change. America only exists because of protest, and it’s possible America will only survive and grow through protest. A look at America’s history of protest through the years might surprise you.

What Was The Hippie Culture?

“Hippie” wasn’t a strict category--it was an evolving counterculture tied to music, fashion, and a set of beliefs about peace, love, and living differently. Hippies were mostly young people. There were college dropouts, but also students, draft resisters, young workers and some veterans. Bette Midler Many came from middle-class homes in America’s suburbs, but small towns and rural areas fed the movement too.

What Can We Carry Forward?

I encourage readers to find ways to work with others seeking to heal the current divide in America. Find what works for you and get involved. Democracy depends on its citizenry to keep it alive and thriving. Voting is necessary but not sufficient. Citizen involvement is required. We can do this. Let’s roll! Several organizations have formed to help heal the divide in American society today.