Every Saturday, I share a list of recommended reads that I believe are worth your time. Typically, it's four to five stories from the week — important pieces that may have been overlooked in the rush of breaking news. Sometimes, I include books I'm reading for my own purposes, and I’ve even shared a list of newsletters I subscribe to.

This week, however, my inspiration came from a different source: your words. I spent time reading your comments — on social media, in emails to Democracy Docket and especially on the new member section of our website.

One thing that stood out is how many of you are seeking guidance on how to make a difference during this uncertain time. I realized that while I often write about the importance of not losing hope, I haven’t always provided clear, concrete steps people can take to fight back. Your comments inspired me to focus on that last week in a premium piece sent out on Wednesday.

Reading your words also made me realize how many of you are afraid. I’ve written before about my own fears and how I handle my own concerns about the threat of retribution. But your messages reminded me that I haven’t addressed this enough lately. I plan to write more about that next week.

Your feedback matters. It makes Democracy Docket smarter. It helps our team better serve you. And it reminds me that so many of you are standing strong with me — and rooting for me — as we confront this unprecedented threat to democracy.

In December, I wrote a piece that seemed to resonate with many of you. It began:

"Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head.

So, this week I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own."

Many days, I still feel that way.

But what has changed — and what your comments reflect — is that the “we” is much bigger than I thought back then. I am not on my own. We are in this together.

So, this week, I want to ask you to join those who give me something to read and reflect on by becoming a Democracy Docket member. If you can’t, I understand — and still thank you for your kind words and inspiration.

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