Fatalism (noun): A belief in predetermined outcomes, accompanied by resignation, despair, and despondency

Let’s talk about fatalism, the worst f-word of all…well, politically-speaking.

Fatalism springs from many sources. Exhaustion. Frustration. Sadness. That little voice in your head saying, “We’ve fought so hard for so long, and look where it got us. Why bother?”

I get it. Fatalism is only human.

The problem is that fatalism is self-defeating. No one summited Mount Everest by thinking “What’s the point?” the whole way up. George Washington didn’t rally his troops to fight the mighty British Army by muttering, “Don’t get your hopes up.”

The instant fatalism wins, we’ve already lost. We stop showing up and speaking out. So, when you feel that fatalistic impulse creeping up, just remember:

• We’ve had shocking success in special elections and off-year races
• This president is deeply and unprecedentedly unpopular
• In November, Democrats won Senate and House races that we were expected to lose

Before you go, I have one more f-word to discuss: fundraising.

I don’t plan on ending my crusade for science, truth, and democracy anytime soon. But I need to ensure we’re prepared — financially and otherwise — for the battles ahead.

Whether you donate $1 or $1,000, you’re making this work possible. Please, make a contribution of any amount today.

Keep the flame of hope alive. Your country needs you.

Forward,
Sean