But weakening him is part and parcel of it all.
It's both and. Not either or.
Of course we must pester our electeds and candidates to get bold in advocating truly meaningful change. Take just one area. If we don't paint a picture of immigration reform that secures the border, while reflecting our values and providing a path to citizenship for the hardworking people who have been contributing to our economy for decades, etc. what do we have to offer in contrast to their cruelty?
It is long past time that our leaders get out there and advocate for the big things, like Universal Health Care. We will NEVER build the political will for it if we aren't out there talking about it. If they had been hammering on Universal Health Care over the past couple decades as hard as the reactionaries have hammered on their Christian nationalist agenda, I firmly believe we would have made serious progress by now.
Way back in 2018, I pushed for a lobbying effort to push leaders to lead on this -- to go much further than simply opposing the attempt to repeal ACA. Universal Health Care is about our values. I didn't have the time or resources for a more substantial effort, but I've been doing my bit to make the case with anyone willing to listen. The article I wrote back then is as relevant now as it ever was.
https://www.greatergoodusa.com/issues/universal-health-care/
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