More midterms takeaways/Q&A Sunday 8-9pmET

And reflections on the dangers of normalizing Ron DeSantis

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I made a brief video with some additional takeaways from the midterms. Spoiler: we should have the confidence that our election system works, and confidence in our ability and power to effect change and protect democracy.

If you know someone who did not vote, now is the time to contact them and let them know that their individual vote will matter, and collectively voting produces tangible change.