We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz
As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of us
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Take a deep breath. Go on a walk. Meditate if it’s your practice. Talk with your family, friends and longtime collaborators. And then, when you are ready, sit down and write a personal mission statement rooted in an issue that’s important to you.
Think about all the levers of power – local, state, federal, corporate and in the broader civil society. Sketch how each of them relate to the problem you hope to tackle. Most likely, Donald Trump and his administration will have a lot of say on this issue, but they won’t be the only players. Move forward with the intention to confront that issue, rather than attack the US president-elect, and you may find unexpected allies. By doing so, you will give yourself a chance to make a meaningful difference.
It struck me, in 2016, that many in the media were overlooking the fact that the US had elected a real estate developer president
We, the public, would be well-served to step back from this partisan tit-for-tat and focus on whether political leaders get stuff done
Center an issue you care about, ask who is responsible for solving it, find allies and move forward with intention
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