Rising to the Challenge: Leadership and Action for Our Democracy
Turning anxiety into momentum—join us to chart a path forward.
Did you watch President Biden’s farewell address last night? It stirred up strong and conflicting emotions in me: deep gratitude for all he accomplished—stabilizing the nation and advancing progress —and frustration that the need for new leadership wasn’t recognized sooner. Like many, I’m filled with anxiety, dread, and more negative emotions about the incoming administration.
Biden’s speech underscored critical threats to our democracy that we all recognize: the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of oligarchs, the unchecked rise of a tech-industrial complex, and the avalanche of disinformation burying the truth. These forces have eroded our institutions, fueling authoritarianism and deepening inequities. Fighting back against them requires bold, coordinated action.
It is not time for despair - it is time to take action.
That’s why I’m so excited about RootsCamp. It’s not just an event—it’s a call for a coordinated community—a community of leaders, doers, visionaries, organizers, and implementers united by a shared purpose: to protect our people and to build a more just and equitable democracy. We know this will be a tough time, but this is precisely why we’re convening.
If you’re reading this but haven’t signed up, please do so now!
RootsCamp: The Place for Ideas and Action
At RootsCamp, we’ll tackle the big questions:
How do we fight disinformation and ensure truth has a fighting chance in the face of lies and propaganda?
How do we push back against oligarchy and ensure the ultra-wealthy play by the same rules as everyone else?
How do we hold the tech-industrial complex accountable, protecting privacy and preventing the abuse of AI?
How do we learn from 2024— from the places we fell short and from the successes we need to grow stronger?
Amazing sessions on these topics and more are already being planned. If you have ideas about messaging, tactics, leadership, and organizing—or want to learn from others and be inspired by what’s possible—RootsCamp is the place for you.
At this moment, I’m craving community and creativity, and I hope you are, too.
🌟 How You Can Be Part of RootsCamp 🌟
🤝 Partner with us: Help shape the agenda and bring diverse voices. Sign up to partner.
👥 Be an active attendee: Learn, share, and strategize with fellow progressives. Register here.
📣 Host an expo or career fair table: Showcase your work, recruit talent, and engage with the community. Learn more here.
💡 Design a session: Lead discussions, share your expertise, and drive meaningful conversations. Submit your session.
💰 Sponsor the event: Support this critical gathering and amplify your values. Explore sponsorship options.
🚀 Mobilize others: Organize your network to attend and grow this powerful community. Sharable resources.
🎓 Apply for scholarships: Ensure diverse participation by applying for a scholarship. Scholarship Fund.
Come with your ideas. Come ready to learn. Come ready to build the leadership and movement our democracy needs right now. I’ll see you there.