Wow! What an amazing few weeks. The culmination of an angry, high-volume campaign brought no rest to the politically weary. A depressing inaugural speech was the perfect preface to a worldwide backlash against real and perceived threats to our democracy. Women-led marches emphasized a "Women's Rights are Human Rights" theme. I would suggest that these events represent an awakening of the Sleeping Giant of citizenship and civic engagement. The first two weeks of this Presidency demonstrate that Trump and Co. are predictably not yet ready for political prime time. There is no 100 Day honeymoon. Unprecedented numbers of citizens are rising to the occasion. That's encouraging. This commentary may prove helpful. Let's Mosey!
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This Country is in a state of heightened anxiety as we anticipate the transfer of governance in Washington. We endured a traumatic campaign season, and most of our fellow citizens, regardless of political ideology, are anxious as we experience the potential for unprecedented change. I suggest that we focus our concerns and energies locally, where we can and should make a measurable difference. The more we strengthen our local communities the better those models can translate to State and Federal application. LET'S MOSEY!
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