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When Sarah Palin announced her resignation as Governor of Alaska last week, she said it was so she could "take a stand and affect change outside government." So we here at Wellstone Action asked the question--is Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska Governor to become a community organizer?
With so much important, progressive legislation on the horizon--health care reform, climate change, the Employee Free Choice--community organizers are more important now than ever before.
That's why we started this petition: I Support Community Organizers. The response so far has been fantastic--here's a small sample of what you had to say when asked "why do YOU support community organizers?":
Brian in California wrote: Because of grassroots hard work, the country is slowly moving in the right direction. I'm hopeful and optimistic about seeing real progress on both health care reform and climate change legislation, and it will be because of bottom-up efforts.
Cindy in North Dakota wrote: Because I am one!! And I love it. Working with people who are negatively affected by one thing or another is the most rewarding work that exists. It used to be that I had to explain my work to friends and family. Thanks to President Obama that is no longer the case!!
Lindsey in Kentucky wrote: Real change comes from the inside out. PEOPLE, not politicians, should be the masters of their own destiny, and community organizers help normal people become their own best advocate.
Laura in Minnesota said: They are the unsung heroes who give of their time and talents, not for recognition or political gain, but because they truly want to make a difference within their communities.
And Gary in Connecticut had this to say: Positive social change, whether for labor, civil, or consumer rights comes not from the top down, but from the bottom up. As Paul Wellstone once said, politics is really about improving people's lives. That's why I support community organizers.
If you haven't already, comment below and click here to sign our petition in support of community organizers!
PS: The image of President Obama as a community organizer was borrowed from here.
Let us know what you think!
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I'm retired with chronic illness and limited income, but I support Wellstone Action to the extent I'm able.
Thanks for your important work.
Blessings and Peace,
Dale Landis
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