It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the chaotic, 24-hour national news cycle and our emotionally charged social media feeds. Everything can feel so big; so distant; so daunting. So isn’t it comforting to know that the best way out of the chaos is to keep our focus close to home?
Last week we gave you five reasons why we “go local.” This week, take one minute to listen to our favorite historian, Heather Cox Richardson, as she explains why focusing on the 52,000+ local races on our ballots this November is the best way to change the direction of our country right now.
Heather shared this wisdom and historical context with us during our recent event, Our Best Chance to Save Democracy. We don’t have to wait until 2028, or even 2026. We can make a difference this year in local elections. Starting in our own communities, we can begin to regain control over the chaos. Next week, we’ll take another easy action together to get started.
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