We want to take this moment to give thanks to each of you.
Our movement is so grateful for your support, allyship, and all the work you do everyday to fight for a better world. We’re wishing warmth, gratitude, and happiness to you and yours, today and every day.
In honor of the holiday, we invite you to:
- Learn more about and pay homage to the original inhabitants of your hometown by using this map by Native Land Digital.
- Support your local food bank. Donating to and volunteering for local food banks is incredibly impactful – get involved this holiday season!
- Check in on a neighbor or your mutual aid pod (hey, maybe even offer them some pie!)
We also know Thanksgiving and the holiday season can mean difficult conversations about politics with family or friends at the dinner table. No matter what topics come up, use the Response Cycle (outlined here) as a framework for productive conversations! By centering empathy and understanding, these discussions can actually win people over much more easily.
You can check out this useful tool developed by National Nurses United to practice having conversations about the need for Medicare for All!
Alexandria, and all of us at Team AOC, are so grateful that you are a part of this movement for a better world.
Happy Thanksgiving,
— Team AOC