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Democracy: What Can We Do?
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What can we possibly do to defend democracy when such powerful people are acting with such impunity? In this episode ... three things you could do today, an honest look at whether they'll make a difference, and some thoughts on dedication from someone who's been there before.
Check out these leaders mobilizing people across the country:
--50501: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
--Indivisible: https://indivisible.org/
--Common Cause: https://www.commoncause.org/
--Democracy 2025: https://www.democracy2025.org/
--Windham County Action Network (for southern VT locals): https://www.facebook.com/groups/195358497603501
My Get Started Checklist
1.) Carve out a specific regular appointment to work on democracy (e.g. 7:00-8:00 on Thursdays. Put it on your calendar.
2.) Join organizations that are doing the work like the ACLU and media outlets with professional journalists and codes of ethics.
3.) Find (or found) a group of concerned citizens and meet regularly.
4.) Pick one goal. Make it small. Something you can accomplish with the resources you have in three months or less. If you reach it, throw a party, invite more friends and plan a little bit bigger.
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