Connect! Unite! Act! is a weekly series that seeks to create face-to-face networks in each congressional district. Groups meet regularly to socialize, get out the vote, support candidates, and engage in other local political actions that help our progressive movement grow and exert influence on the powers that be. Visit us every week to see how you can get involved! A few years ago, Democratic efforts in several red states focused on something very different: Democrats who care. The agenda, for them, wasn’t just about winning an immediate election, it was all about countermanding the message that Democratic voters and Democratic elected were just, well, bad people. Through acts of public service and helping others, the caring agenda brought in many community groups who needed volunteers, donations, and support. It is easy for the politically minded to go a bit dormant during the holiday season, but now is the time when many American communities need the caring agenda most. Today, thanks to COVID-19, 42 million Americans face food insecurity. While this is better than 2020’s number of 45 million, it still reflects a huge number of Americans who worry paycheck to paycheck if they have food to feed their family. Read more