My primary goal is to eradicate poverty; I believe it is immoral and a stain on our society. And so when I despair or get angry, I take the time to think about how I can best achieve that goal - and then I get to work.
Voter suppression takes different forms.
Let's be clear: Voter suppression is real.
I know we have to have people of good conscience who stand up against oppression. I know we have to have people who understand that social justice belongs to us all. And that wakes me up every morning, and that makes me fight even harder.
I have a fairly hefty resume because I'm pretty aggressive about doing things that I think I need to do.
Many books that tell you how to achieve come from a privileged position. If you can't see yourself in the advice, how can you use it?