OPINION: Hope and change
A feeling of renewal seems to be in the air this time of year. We reflect on what we want to leave behind and imagine what we want to change. Politically, that list can feel long — sometimes impossibly long. As Democrats, we are often asked why we aren’t doing more, especially as Trump runs roughshod over norms and values many of us once assumed were shared and secure. The frustration is understandable, and deeply felt.
We all love a good story about effort. The late nights. The big push. The heroics and danger that people face head on in the fight for our values. These moments matter. They inspire us, rally us, and sometimes change the course of history. It feels comforting to believe that if we just try hard enough — if we pour in enough energy all at once and make headlines — everything will shift in the way we hope.
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