Not every protest or action will garner positive or immediate results—and that’s fine. It’s the way things work. Never let any perceived failures impact future engagement negatively, use them as motivation. Remember the precipitating factors behind your actions, those are what matters. Civic action is more of a marathon than a sprint; it’s about setting things in motion and making noise. You are on hold listening to mind-numbing Muzak waiting to speak with a representative’s staffer for a reason. You are spending your weekend on the streets chanting, jello-armed with a sign above your head for a reason. And that reason should supersede everything. You may be lucky enough to not be directly impacted by the laws and practices you’re fighting, but many people are. Think about the people you’re fighting for and stay angry.
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