Going Big – With Little Lobbyists

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that’s making a difference in our world. Some of you may remember this installment, which was written by Elena Hung, mother and co-founder of Little Lobbyists and first published in September 2017. Its message is just as powerful now as it was … Continue reading Going Big – With Little Lobbyists

Going Big on Health Care With the Little Lobbyists

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that’s making a difference in our world. Our latest installment is written by ElenaHung, mother and co-founder of Little Lobbyists.  On June 11, after kissing my kids goodnight, I went to my friend Erin’s house and we sat around her kitchen … Continue reading Going Big on Health Care With the Little Lobbyists

It’s Time: Act.Today

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that’s making a difference in our world. Our latest installment is written by Malous Kossarian, activist and founder of Act.Today.  Act.Today was largely a response to the election, but the mechanics were based on ideas I had been working through … Continue reading It’s Time: Act.Today

Where Do We Go From Here? ~ Michela Skelton

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that’s making a difference in our world. Our latest installment is written by Michela Skelton, who ran for the Missouri State House of Representatives in the 50th District in the August 8th special election.  Last week, I ran for the … Continue reading Where Do We Go From Here? ~ Michela Skelton

From Voter to Activist to Candidate – Meet Hillary Shields

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that’s making a difference in our world. Our latest installment is written by Hillary Shields, co-founder of Indivisible Kansas City and candidate for Missouri State Senate in the 8th District.  The November 2016 election changed everything – including my life. Before … Continue reading From Voter to Activist to Candidate – Meet Hillary Shields

Advocacy Has a Ripple Effect: Changing the World One Issue at a Time

This week's "From the Trenches" is brought to us courtesy of Amy Cordes, founder of Missouri Data Warriors and fearless advocate. In her Letter, Amy describes how her advocacy brought about unintended - and potentially life-saving - consequences that give her inspiration for what we can accomplish in the #Resistance. Enjoy! Both of our children … Continue reading Advocacy Has a Ripple Effect: Changing the World One Issue at a Time

There’s A Plan to Unify the Democrats and Win in 2018. And It Starts Today.

Letters From the Trenches are letters written by activists for activists, highlighting some of the work that's making a difference in our world. Our latest installment is written by Jonathan Zucker, founder of It Starts Today.  It Starts Today, like many Resistance organizations, was born at 1 AM on Election Night.  But the problem it’s meant … Continue reading There’s A Plan to Unify the Democrats and Win in 2018. And It Starts Today.

Be Kind. Be Brave. Be You.

Welcome to the first "Letter From the Trenches." Intended to inspire and motivate all of us, these letters are written by activists for activists, and will highlight some of the work that's making a difference in our world.  Our first Letter is from Stacie, who shares how her 5-year-old is saving the world - one act of kindness at … Continue reading Be Kind. Be Brave. Be You.