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Hello, hope that your Spring is off to a great start. It’s hard to believe summer unofficially starts in two weeks on Memorial Day.

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My TED talk ([link removed]) has been viewed over 500,000 times in the last six days! Thank you to those of you who have shared it around - it’s gotten tremendous feedback. I’m hopeful that it opens people’s eyes to the fact that we can – and must - actually innovate our way out of this political era.

It’s been a constant source of frustration to me that for every 100 stories about how bad things are, so little energy is dedicated to actual solutions that might improve our situation. I hope to help change that.

This week on the podcast I sit down with Zach Graumann to talk about the process leading up to my talk. How do you get asked to do a TED Talk? Does it pay? What do they make you do beforehand? I hope people enjoy the behind-the-scenes look. It was an awesome experience.

Now, it’s going to be time to build on the newfound energy and awareness. Forward will be endorsing a series of candidates shortly, including folks like John Avlon ([link removed]) and John Curtis ([link removed]) . And I’ll be attending the Fairvote Awards in New York City on June 3^rd – would you believe there’s actually an event that benefits Ranked Choice Voting? If you’re in New York and would like to attend click here ([link removed]) .

Thank you for keeping up with me and believing in our capacity to make things better. I met up today with a volunteer for Forward – he’s one of our state leaders in Florida. He expressed a desire for direction and resources.

It’s a balance, wanting to build a movement that is people-driven and ground up based in communities. Yet most people actually want a vision and some things to achieve. Most of us thrive on having a mission.

An old friend from Iowa reached out after seeing the TED Talk and said, “I see the vision now. I want to help.” I hope that this week has given some new people a sense of what’s possible if enough of us come together. Let’s build as fast as we can; time is precious, the most precious thing we have.

For my podcast interview, click here ([link removed]) . To join Forward click here ([link removed]) . To see the TED Talk if you haven’t already done so click here ([link removed]) – and please do share it with friends! It’s been a powerful conversation starter.

Andrew Yang
Co-Chair, Forward Party
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