We are at that proverbial fork in the road. The results of the 2016 presidential election sent earthquake-like surface waves throughout America, breaking a part everything we thought we knew about the stability and reliability of our electoral process, the pillars of our government, and even the constitution. The destruction from a Trump presidency is mounting rapidly. Without question or ambivalence, once President Trump leaves office, Americans from all walks of life and political affiliation will have to grapple with finding ways to recover, repair and rebuild from the colossal social, economic, and human wreckage he will undoubtedly leave behind.
At this dangerous time in our nation's history no one can afford to be a silent bystander or apathetic witness. We all have a vital part to play because as Dr. King once said, "we are all tied together in a single garment of destiny."
I personally am going to do my part. I am exploring a run for public office and I want to hear from you. I don't profess to know the answers or even assume that I am "the chosen one" to lead the way. I am willing to listen and make the bold and courageous sacrifice of being a servant leader. This time around --we, the people, must choose our own leaders and not have any institution or a select group make the choice for us.
The Democratic Party must begin the hard but necessary work of strengthening the party from the outside-in (“outside” being the base and the “in” the establishment elite). We must make sure that if we indeed are a "big tent" party that we are not leaving anyone on the outside. We, The People are In It Together. Those who believe in the fundamental principles of justice, equality, and equal protection under the law must now stand with conviction and courageously fight with the resolve that President Abraham Lincoln articulated in his Gettysburg address on November 19, 1863: “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us…that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
We need bold and new leadership to move us forward. Leadership that reflects the diversity of America and the Rising American Electorate. Leadership that is inclusive and innovative. Leadership that genuinely represents and is beholden to the will of "We, The People."
It all begins with having important conversations across communities and demographic groups. Support the "In It Together" campaign to start these conversations and begin to create a clear vision for the way forward and to explore solutions from the ground up to move America to higher ground.
You can help in several important ways:
- Sign up to support the "In It Together" people's campaign at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXDcztyc75f_yjzBT7F8UMeQuHatpdK6RZess0yNWGqAtA4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Sign up to host a house party, coffee or tea chat, or people assembly in your local area.
- Sponsor an community issues forum.
- Provide technical support or consultation.
- Make a monetary gift to support our work through the GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/init2gether2018
For more information send email to: init2gether2018@gmail.com
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