One year into Obama’s presidency, and it’s turned out differently than many folks imagined… What will Obama say on Wednesday in his speech? Will he cowtow to the teabagger crowd or be the bold progressive leader we want to see? Me, I’m hoping for audacity.
What: State of the Union watch party
When: Wed, Jan 27 at 8:15pm
Where: Traction HQ (1018 Broad St., Durham)
RSVP: sotu[at]getTraction[dot]org or on facebook
Come watch with other Tractivists — you’ll hear from amazing progressive state Representative Grier Martin, the awesome Jenn Frye from Democracy NC and other organizers about what’s happening closer to home, including what we can do besides cross our fingers for some audacity from Obama.
–> We need a few volunteers! Join the inner circle: write sotu[at]getTraction[dot]org w/ volunteer in the subject line.
And mark your calendars for a latin dance benefit for Haiti next Friday night 2/5 at La Luna in Durham. Traction is co-sponsoring along with El Centro Hispano, La Conexion and others; proceeds go to Partners in Health. Volunteers get in free: haiti@getTraction.org.
It’s been a hellish couple of weeks but as MLK said, the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice. Let’s see if Obama is audacious enough to lean into his (still-considerable) power and bend 2010 toward progressive change and justice for all.
Keep Hope Alive,
Lanya
for Traction Action Fund
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