and autocracy and we can never be neutral on in a fight between truth and lies. but the czech dissident once said in a more hopeful time, truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred. but to make that dream a reality, we need to remember another time-honored truth. the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. and that's your "reality check." >> yes, indeed. john avlon, thanks very much. ahead, the u.s. marks one year since the murder of george floyd. one father has written an emotional letter to his black son. they join us live. and no permit, no background check, no problem for gun owners in texas. the new law coming down the pike as america sees 13 mass shootings in just a matter of days.