Carmen, I completely understand—many of us are exhausted. And you're right to feel that way. The truth is, we haven’t yet built the collective power needed to dismantle the hatred, lies, and bigotry we’re seeing from some leaders across all three branches of government.
To truly shift the tide, we need to both inspire and mobilize—not jus…
Carmen, I completely understand—many of us are exhausted. And you're right to feel that way. The truth is, we haven’t yet built the collective power needed to dismantle the hatred, lies, and bigotry we’re seeing from some leaders across all three branches of government.
To truly shift the tide, we need to both inspire and mobilize—not just voters, but also resistors. I’ve written before about the 3.5 percent rule—the idea that when just 3.5% of the population moves in the same direction, it can create real, lasting change. But in our recent mobilizations, we’ve only had a quarter of that. And when it comes to voter mobilization, we’re facing serious roadblocks: Democrats are caught up in procedural fights, and many c3 and c4 groups are struggling just to stay afloat while pushing back against escalating threats—including being labeled as “enemies of the state” by the Trump administration.
Of course I want to see all of us in the streets, keeping pressure on and fighting to stop the dismantling of our democracy. But right now, we simply don’t have the numbers.
So what do we do in the meantime? We keep building. We grow our ranks. And we do that through every action that brings people in—writing letters, signing petitions, spreading the word, and lifting up messages of resistance. It might not feel like enough today, but it’s how we get to tomorrow.
I can’t thank you enough for your words of wisdom and encouragement 🙏🏼 You are right! I will keep on my own little fight from here!
I want you to know that you are the best of all in this online world. I repost your posts a lot.
Thanks again for contacting me.
By the way I’m a very young old lady, very active. I was born in Puerto Rico USA but moved to Massachusetts in 1975 to study and made MA my second home! Im a professional librarian and also Spanish High School teacher. I’m a passionate Democracy lover and defender since my college years from the 1967s.
It has been a privilege to meet you in this setting. 🧡💛
Carmen, I completely understand—many of us are exhausted. And you're right to feel that way. The truth is, we haven’t yet built the collective power needed to dismantle the hatred, lies, and bigotry we’re seeing from some leaders across all three branches of government.
To truly shift the tide, we need to both inspire and mobilize—not just voters, but also resistors. I’ve written before about the 3.5 percent rule—the idea that when just 3.5% of the population moves in the same direction, it can create real, lasting change. But in our recent mobilizations, we’ve only had a quarter of that. And when it comes to voter mobilization, we’re facing serious roadblocks: Democrats are caught up in procedural fights, and many c3 and c4 groups are struggling just to stay afloat while pushing back against escalating threats—including being labeled as “enemies of the state” by the Trump administration.
Of course I want to see all of us in the streets, keeping pressure on and fighting to stop the dismantling of our democracy. But right now, we simply don’t have the numbers.
So what do we do in the meantime? We keep building. We grow our ranks. And we do that through every action that brings people in—writing letters, signing petitions, spreading the word, and lifting up messages of resistance. It might not feel like enough today, but it’s how we get to tomorrow.
Let’s keep going. Together.
I can’t thank you enough for your words of wisdom and encouragement 🙏🏼 You are right! I will keep on my own little fight from here!
I want you to know that you are the best of all in this online world. I repost your posts a lot.
Thanks again for contacting me.
By the way I’m a very young old lady, very active. I was born in Puerto Rico USA but moved to Massachusetts in 1975 to study and made MA my second home! Im a professional librarian and also Spanish High School teacher. I’m a passionate Democracy lover and defender since my college years from the 1967s.
It has been a privilege to meet you in this setting. 🧡💛