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What to Do When Things Feel Bleak

9.23.25

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Ally Sammarco
Sep 23, 2025
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Things feel bad. Very bad. But doomscrolling doesn’t make things any better. If you find yourself wondering how to make a difference when everything feels bleak, here’s the truth: there’s more you can do than you think. I want every Democrat, or just American, to feel like they have power. The power to do something. To…

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