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“We so often think about it as just talking, but what Jen realized through her experiences is that conversations are how you build political power--"I just have this one conversation and open someone's eyes to a different perspective. And I'm not sure they would have been open to the conversation if it hadn't been me. And that's pretty cool, right? I mean, that's really empowering." And the thing about all those conversations is, they add up to a big win, and Jen was part of protecting reproductive healthcare in her state.”

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Book:Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
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“When it comes to making self-soothing choices about how to engage, this means going to speaking events where you are empowered to make change, where you are inspired by the group and activities rather than drained. Finding comfortable spaces with like-minded people is a way to feel less alone in your world-views and supported by community.”

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Book:Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
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“When has sounding like a completely ignorant moron ever stopped our elected officials? Never, that's when. You're going to make mistakes, and even if you don't, we promise you will still feel stupid at one point or another. It'll pass, and no one was paying that much attention anyway. Move forward with a sprinkle of the delusion that your least favorite politician would proudly display.”

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Book:Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
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“Build Authentic Bonds. Prioritize relationship building, not networking. It's about whom you can call to show up when there's something important going on. Shared values and genuine friendships create stronger alliances and a more fulfilling life, and in our increasingly lonely society, the act of friendship could arguably be considered political. We promise, it's worth tolerating the group chat notifications. Relationships are also a key to effective lobbying, as our entire civic infrastructure (government, courts, etc.) is made up of people. If you care about speed bumps in your town, get to know the mayor's staffer who covers road issues. Building and leveraging connections is one of the most underrated tools we have.”

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Book:Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
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