Ever wonder why nothing seems to change in Washington? Why for all the campaign ads that exist, the legislation you care about isn’t being passed in Congress? Want to know how you can make a difference? For the answer to all three, check out this guide for insight into how political campaigns work, why our system is failing, and how you can be part of the solution.
By making the choice to be optimistic, you are choosing to say that a better future is possible, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Optimism gives you the fuel to keep on fighting another day. So whatever your cause is, whatever issue you care about most, reach inside yourself and find your optimism, then find your people.
The next four years are going to require a commitment to staying informed about what is happening on Capitol Hill and in the White House. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, whether you read about politics every day or only hear about politics on your Facebook newsfeed, the decisions that are made every single day in Washington, DC will impact your life. Here are the podcasts you should be listening to to stay informed.
While the growing ease of access to news has allowed us to better understand the realities of people around the world and provides a critical avenue to be informed about the major events that shape our lives, it also comes with major challenges, among them the growing popularity of fake news stories, hopelessness and cause fatigue.
