KatherineOllenburger

Writer, explorer of tangents, nurturer of minor obsessions with good food and great shoes. part of @commchangeact and @communitychange. Views are my own.

[Appodlachia @appodlachia]

Well. Time to share this again.

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

@DrewAstolfi @communitychange @dorianwarren @lorellapraeli @GreciaLima @DeepakPateriya1 @dbhargava68 SAME.

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

Some personal news: After 8 years @CommunityChange, it's time for my next challenge. It's been an honor to work with brilliant colleagues to steward and transform this precious organization (w/ @dorianwarren @lorellapraeli @GreciaLima @DeepakPateriya1 @dbhargava68 & so many more)

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

I'm carrying #Baldwin with me: "Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety."

And then we rebuild the world we want to see.

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

From leading its renaming and rebranding to driving the foundation fundraising that doubled its budget, I am so proud of what I was able to do with the organization and the movement.

Now, I'm stepping back for a sabbatical before beginning my search for my next role.

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

***Breaking***
Hundreds of Mennonites gathered today with @MennoniteAction in DC and about 150 were arrested while singing and praying as they participated in the rich tradition of nonviolent direct action — calling for a ceasefire in the Congress rotunda.

Watch the video - it’s so moving. It is powerful to see this particular witness, from a tradition of Christianity known for its historic commitment to nonviolence. Also, I think their posters are actually quilts - which is totally awesome, and totally Mennonite. And the song they are singing is one of my favorite songs of the church “The Canticle of Turning.” I’ll post the lyrics here, which speak of destroying our weapons and turning from war to peace.

Grateful for this holy, beautiful, prophetic witness today… and for the Jesus-centered faith of the Mennonite church.

We need more of this.

It was John Lewis who said - when we get arrested for the good trouble, we can smile in our mugshots because we know are on the right side of history.

Ceasefire now.
Let Gaza live.

[🎥 from @MennoniteAction ]

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

.@ISAIAHMN Alexa Horwart breaking it down at #CMC23 about the essential work of building legible electoral power that accrues to our organizations w/ @communitychange 🔥

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

...and leaders like @LizOlson218, @GovTimWalz, and @LtGovFlanagan, working together to deliver tangible benefits in people's lives. I'm so excited to hear the #OtherMNStory of how they got it done on 9/14 with @CommChangeAct, @dorianwarren. Join us: https://t.co/1CUvtcpD8B

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

Poverty is a policy choice. States like #Minnesota are making different choices with an inclusive #CTC, #childcare, universal free school meals, and lot more policies to support kids and families. Why? Organizers like @DSchrantz, @ISAIAHMN, @UnidosMN, @MNAFLCIO

[Dorian Warren @dorianwarren]

The solution is obvious: Congress must permanently expand the #CTC. We won’t give up the fight for what our families need. Congress has the power to end child poverty for good and it must act now. https://t.co/VRInxU2Lrv

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

Why is there a #GOPDebate drone?

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

My dad wrote a book! He's on a podcast! So proud of you, @BOllenburger ❤️ https://t.co/TEZol3Sy2n

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

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[Kelly Kinkade @[email protected] @AB9RF]

@ElieNYC the little-known "wounded snowflake" exception to the Cases and Controversies Clause

[Community Change Action @CommChangeAct]

😍 Thank you for your leadership, @SenWarren!

Together, we can deliver a childcare system that funds the true cost of care. Today, thousands of childcare providers, parents, and allies took action with you for the #DayWithoutChildCare.

✊❤️

[Patrick Gaspard @patrickgaspard]

“Son, I’m not new to this, I’m true to this.” - Pres Biden

[Wendi C. Thomas @wendi_c_thomas]

Just setting this here. #TyreNichols #JusticeForTyre

[KatherineOllenburger @KatherineMWO]

Come work with us! @communitychange and @CommChangeAct are looking for a Director of Foundation Relations to lead our grant strategy: https://t.co/MKDMcxV6bj
cc: @dorianwarren @lorellapraeli @votegriffin @cmehta3 @jenniferlwells1 @sefthunter

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.

[Patrick Young @patrickjyoung]

All we want for 2023 is the Child Tax Credit #CMC22