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Today Is The Winter Solstice — The Longest Night Of The Year
From here on out, the days will get longer… which means there is more sunshine ahead of us. (Thank goddess!)
After a year of nonstop spectacle, outrage, and chaos, many of us are getting pulled into a vortex of negativity and anxiety. It makes sense if disappearing into a scrolling device feels soothing right now (even though it doesn’t actually help). And authoritarianism thrives on exactly that — stress, burnout, and isolation.
That’s why this moment — this holiday season — matters so much.
As we head toward an election year that will decide the future of our democracy, this time is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to prepare. Not to hide — but to get ready.
Because regulated nervous systems win elections.
Rest Is Not Retreat; It’s Part Of The Strategy
The work that actually wins elections is quiet, relational, and local. And it’s already happening — even if it never makes the news.
Every hour spent volunteering with fellow citizens.
Every neighbor checked on during the holidays.
Every local meeting attended.
Every mutual aid donation.
This is democracy in practice.
This is how democracy survives.
When we show up for one another — by donating time or resources, checking in on friends, gathering in real life — we create the trust and resilience that elections depend on. This is the trust that later turns into turnout — especially in primaries, where elections are decided by the few who are paying attention.
Community Is The Antidote To Authoritarianism
It always has been.
Do you know how Zohran Mamdani won in NYC (in addition to the obvious talent of the candidate)? By focusing on the foundational work of building community.
Mamdani’s campaign engaged more citizens than any campaign in NYC history, with over 100,000 volunteer canvassers. Their grassroots ground game was epic. Volunteers knocked on over 3 million doors, with help from the trust built by over 700 volunteer “field leads” who managed the wild influx of volunteers in each neighborhood. That is the exact grassroots, community-building work that will flip seats across Texas in 2026.
So, over the next week, I invite you to focus on preparation, not panic. We will build our stamina, as individuals, and as a community of liberals determined to take back our country in 2026.
Spend time with people who make you laugh and feel grounded. Get outside and meet neighbors. Make new friends.
Read: < How to make friends & get good gossip
Read: New York’s Hottest Dinner Party Is in an Apartment in the South Bronx
Prioritize laughter, movement, sleep, and connection. We’ve earned the rest — and we’ll need the energy for what’s ahead.
Read: How to think about rest as a form of resistance
THIS is the season to dream big, to rest smart, and to get ready.
The days going forward are getting longer. The sun is heading back our way. And the work ahead - together - is worth it.
Hugs, high fives, and a very merry Christmas to you and yours,
Joey
Organizer’s Corner is a Newsletter brought to you by our very own, Joey Cade. Lots of folks have ideas of what can help / what you should do — and while no one has all the answers, we (specifically Joey) do have some. Okay, a lot. Joey is not just a co-host of Get Pod Local …she’s also the Precinct Chair for Dallas’ Precinct 1052.
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