As we were preparing NPQ’s predictions for 2020, we came to realize that though we can see some clear trends extending into the coming year, foretelling the future would be difficult in the face of the past three tumultuous years.
Considering what might belong in a predictive piece, our thoughts immediately went to the upcoming presidential election and the likely intensification of voter suppression efforts. As we all prepare to get out the vote, it’s important to remember our responsibility—as a sector, as organizations, and as individuals—to protect, support, and enable marginalized voices and democratic action. So, in the end, our predictions are less important than our intentions about how we will engage in the coming year.