Thank you, Connecticut Democrats.
This win belongs to every voter who turned out, every volunteer who knocked on doors, every supporter who made calls, and every neighbor who showed up to an event just to say, “I’ve got your back.”
☀️Great company at New Canaan Democrats’ Leading with Light fundraiser!
Wonderful to hear from everyone from Meredith Tobitsch, who’s working to flip the 125th district, to Senator Blumenthal, who is fighting against authoritarianism and corruption from Trump and his cronies.
We were handed a social contract that told us that faithful engagement with our institutions would lead to a future brighter than our parents had.
But that social contract was violated..."
Read more at the link in my bio.
✍️ Sharing some reflections on my campaign and the issues of young people in my latest writing: "Gen-Z, What This Campaign Was Shaping Up to Be, and What Can Still Be Done."
"Gen-Z’s perception of politics is one of cynicism.
'Politics — the process of enriching elites?' 'Politicians — the old people who insider trade?' 'Institutions — centers of power that I’ll never be a part of?'
Such a wonderful experience to talk to Brien McMahon High School civics classes last week about the experience of campaigning and importance of engaging in community and keeping the faith.
It’s worth it to be involved, and stay involved — no matter what.
Really important. AI threatens to undermine the basic building blocks of humanity as it seeks to replace our most basic functions, like creativity, friendship, and critical thinking.