Do you feel exhausted by the constant news cycle? Like every headline is another blow, every update a reminder of how much work there is still to do? I get it. The issues we’re up against in California — from government overreach to broken policies — can feel overwhelming. It’s heavy. And when change feels slow, or like it’s never coming at all, it’s easy to wonder if staying informed and engaged is even worth it. If you’ve felt that weight lately — you’re not alone. I’m your host Tess Abraham, and I want to speak directly to that feeling… and offer you some hope, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!
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Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/why-i-dont-give-up-on-california.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:38 New Summer Series! Wins Worth Fighting For
00:02:39 - 00:04:47 Is It Naive to Fight For California?
00:04:48 - 00:07:13 We Engage Because We Can
00:07:14 - 00:09:05 We Engage Because We're Hopeful
00:09:06 - 00:10:20 Brand Partner! Amallow
00:10:21 - 00:13:07 We Engage Because California Matters
00:13:08 - 00:17:24 We Engage Because People Matter
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