Welcome

posted by Kristi Wachter on February 28, 2025

First time visiting this site?

Does one of these describe you?

I'm scared and freaked out by everything going on.

We've got easy actions you can take to make a difference now - and encouraging insights and news from smart, thoughtful people who understand this stuff. Fight fear with action.

I've never really paid attention to politics but I think maybe I should start.

We've got pointers to some good stuff to read, and easy, step-by-step ways to start getting involved, in whatever ways work for you. Read about picking up the democracy habit.

I'm ready to start making calls NOW.

If you want to get started NOW, the fastest way is the 5 Calls website. They'll help you find your reps, pick an issue, and call right away. GO! (Then come on back here if you want some news, encouragement, or recommended reading.)

I'm doing what I can but I could really use some encouraging news.

Me too. I focus on finding encouraging news and perspectives from thoughtful people who see reasons for hope.

I just want to know what this site is.

Here's a little about me and what this site is all about.

March on Washington - Aug 28 2026 - Defend the Vote

March on Washington - August 28: gather in Washington DC to Defend the Vote

Join this peaceful, nonpartisan, interfaith, and intergenerational gathering as we defend the right to vote and protect democracy. We are not gathering simply to remember history - we are gathering to make it.

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Take action:

Connect with Indivisible - join a local group or take action on your own or with friends
Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you
Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.

Action is the antidote to fear and despair.

Take Action

You can make a difference.

It's okay to start small.

Connect with Indivisible. They have groups all over the country and actions you can take on your own or with others.
Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you.
Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.

Action is the antidote to fear and despair.

Even doing small things - learning more about how we can strengthen our democracy, sharing what you know with others, making a phone call - can make a difference.

Right now is a great time to take action.