today we are all
An expression indicating that the speaker empathizes with members of an identifiable group that was the subject of a disaster, and projects that others empathize as well.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“After the storm, today we are all residents of that small town.”
“Because of the factory closure, today we are all workers looking for hope.”
“In this time of grief, today we are all members of their family.”
“When the news reported the tragedy at the university, the president stated that today we are all students in mourning.”
“Following the fire at the local library, the mayor told the crowd that today we are all readers who have lost a home.”
“After the flood destroyed the coastal village, the governor announced that today we are all neighbors helping to rebuild.”
“As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the earthquake, the leader declared that today we are all survivors standing together in the face of such profound loss.”
disputed origin
Probably originates from "today we are all Republicans", said by a physician attending U.S. President Ronald W. Reagan prior to a surgery.
Last updated August 10, 2026