The People Around Us: Building Power Through Care and Connection

In a world shaped by the few, it’s the values of the many that matter. Let’s talk about what truly connects us—and why it’s time to be seen.

[First writing of this note, some months ago] I am sitting in a hotel room in DC. I am here to discuss how we build power across states in collaboration with partner organizations with a small group of colleagues. This is the third or fourth time I’ve stayed at this hotel. And I have now lost count of how many times I’ve been back to DC since the drough…