Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change. ~Sen. Barbara Mikulski Last week, I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in years. He and I hadn't spoken since the election, so as I was catching him up on what I've been up to, he just smiled and shrugged. "Do you … Continue reading We’re Already Making a Difference
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
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new. ~ Socrates Nearly every week since November 8, we've met here to talk about how and what to fight during the next week. Let's face it - there's a lot to fight against these days. … Continue reading Building the New is as Important as Fighting the Old.
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
You've always had the power, my dear; you just had to learn it for yourself. ~The Wizard of Oz. In the past week, angels have appeared in Houston. Before Harvey hit, “Mattress Mack” had a mattress store. Now he has two hurricane victim shelters. More than 200 labs have stepped forward offering to care for … Continue reading The Resistance Needs You. Yes, You.
We all do better, when we all do better. ~Paul Wellstone As an entire nation watches in shock, Houston’s streets become waterways and residents make holes in their roofs to escape rising waters. We’ve seen the videos of rescues and heard pleas from officials for anyone with a boat to consider coming to Houston to … Continue reading We All Do Better, When We All Do Better.
Years ago, a woman named Harriet sat down at a table with pen and paper, and wrote a story that would change the world. Because she had been published before, the publisher of a weekly magazine was willing to take a chance on her and publish her story in installments. Still, he was skeptical – … Continue reading Don’t Underestimate Your Political Power
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
Most young people, most middle-aged people, most old people do not stand up. But there will be a fraction who will . . . and their having done it changes everything. ~ Tracy Sugarman Based upon the events of the last week, you would think that a book titled We Had Sneakers, They Had Guns … Continue reading We Had Sneakers, They Had Guns
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
Small Deeds Done 