Things are bleak here tonight, for good reason. What intensifies all these negative emotions is a sense of powerlessness underlying all of them.
And yet we're not powerless. So here's a diary dedicated to positive things that are in our power to do - now, tomorrow, this weekend, etc. What are you doing? Please share with us in comments!
Here in Virginia, Democracy for Virginia and DC for Democracy are hosting DFA for a 2-day campaign training program for grassroots activists this weekend in Falls Church. We've got critical elections here in VA this year, and over 150 people are signed up to gain campaign leadership skills this weekend. We'll then mobilize across Virginia to help pick up seats for Democrats in our House and to help elect Tim Kaine. (You can join us, too!) So tomorrow, I'll be doing last minute recruiting, finishing organizing for a candidates' forum, and getting ready for a great weekend with fellow progressives. How about you -- we need some inspiration around here!