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A Call to Be the Counterforce and Stand for Democracy

Many of us feel the call to do whatever we can to preserve democracy and to address the challenges posed by broken systems, injustices, and uncertainties about the future for ourselves and our fellow Americans.

 

These moments of reflection tug at our hearts and urge us to confront the root causes of our collective situation with determination and hope while taking essential action.

 

Amidst these challenges and uncertainties, Democracy Is Us is a growing community of determined citizens. We stand together as a call to action, urging us to meet these challenges head-on by facing hard truths, examining our beliefs, and understanding our roles in shaping the world we live in.

 

We are here to heal the very foundations of our nation, nurturing the possibilities of a stronger, more just society.

 

This isn't just about voting or registering voters, though these are crucial steps. It's about realizing that our democracy needs more than periodic engagement—it needs sustained commitment and care. If we stop at elections, we risk losing ground to those who seek to dismantle our democratic values.

 

But we can change this narrative and reshape democracy. We can be the counterforce to apathy and division. We must love our country and each other enough to protect and nurture us. There are no heroes coming to save us; we are the everyday citizens who must rise to the occasion.

 

This isn't lofty rhetoric; it's practical action. It's about creating a society where integrity, moral principles, and the common good are not just ideals but everyday realities. It starts with us, in our families, workplaces, and communities.

 

We embrace democracy as a way of life.

 

Elected officials alone cannot fix what ails our democracy; they reflect us. It's time to consider our roles in shaping its future. Let's nurture the roots of what truly matters to us, broadening our perspectives, fostering awareness, and deepening our commitment to personal and collective growth.

 

Together, we can cultivate a thriving democracy—one that honors our aspirations for a more perfect union and allows us all to pursue happiness with integrity and purpose. 

 

Join us on this journey toward real and lasting progress. Together, let's transform our democracy from within. We the people must – and have the honor to – create the country in which we want to live.


Peggy O'Neal, Founder, Democracy Is Us



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