Life in Activism: Eight Survival Tips for the First Year of Living in the Opposition
Above all else, don't be intimidated
The election of Donald Trump and the Republican victory in the U.S. Senate has made this a challenging week for Democratic activists, myself included.
However, while it has been difficult, I can honestly report that instead of feeling sad, angry or anxious, I feel stable, engaged, determined and focused on the future. I knew this outcome was a possibility, and as such I mentally and emotionally prepared for it. Similar outcomes took place during my professional activist career in 2004 and 2016, providing me with a roadmap for how to move forward.
Below the fold, for paid subscribers, I offer my eight survival tips for the first year of living—and staying active and engaged—while in the opposition.
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