by allison | Nov 9, 2024 | From the 2024 Campaign Trail
The mountain we must find our way around I had planned to have two versions of this post ready to go after Election Day, depending on the outcome. As a realist, I was prepared to win or lose. I wasn’t prepared for Trump to win; I’m still processing that. Anyway, in...
by allison | Nov 1, 2024 | From the 2024 Campaign Trail
A brief inventory from eight months of knocking doors I was talking with a voter in Middle Valley a few weeks ago when I remarked on the colorful glass fishing-net floats strung from the eaves of his front porch. He seemed surprised that I knew what they were, so I...
by allison | Oct 28, 2024 | Democracy
Every member of the State House and half the members of the State Senate are up for reelection this year. Maybe they’re out knocking doors right now, wearing the masks that get them elected year after year: Friendly real estate agent. Friendly banker. Friendly...
by allison | Oct 15, 2024 | From the 2024 Campaign Trail
Voters just need the facts. They can draw their own conclusions. I’ve been trying to get this email out for ages. I was going to do it last Friday, but then I was told to clear my schedule for a video shoot. My next chance was this morning. That’s the way things have...
by allison | Oct 3, 2024 | Democracy
Imagine you’re at a big gathering at someone’s house. Family, friends, neighbors, some folks you don’t know—you’re all in that house together. Suddenly there’s a mob outside. They start beating on the door. You’ve heard about this mob. If they get in, they’ll...
