Political discussions can be hard to come by these days. Sure there’s plenty of dross on the TV and in the news, but what about real conversations between real people?

Lasting change only occurs when “regular” citizens are talking about policy and power. These debates can quickly become messy, but when we begin from the same place—wanting the world to be better for everyone—we are able to see where we are wrong, where we can learn.

I wholeheartedly advocate for people holding respectful, challenging discussions about the systems of power in the world and how they can be improved. It’s difficult as hell sometimes, definitely... but how else can we change the world?