Do you feel the world’s not working right, but you’re not sure how to fix it? Do you feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems? Like there’s so much wrong, it’s hopeless to even try to fixing them? I understand the feeling. By nature, I’m a person who avoids conflict and generally takes a “live and let live” approach to life. It’s much easier to not even try. But that means the problems continue.

I believe we already have the technology and know-how to solve problems such climate change, poverty, hunger, disease, housing, income inequality, the list goes on and on. What we don’t have, however, is sufficient political will. This blog is about political will, its absence, and my “musings” about politics and influencing people. It’s based on what I’ve learned through my life. It’s especially based on my experience over the last 30 years as a citizen advocating for Congressional support for policies and programs that are helping people lift themselves out of poverty.

• If you’re curious about the experiences I’ve had over my 30+ years of citizen advocacy or my thoughts about our present political challenges, check out my blog posts.
• If you want to better understand how people’s moral views can be so different, see my Moral Psychology Principles page and its sub-pages.
• If you want references to some advocacy tools I’ve found helpful, visit my Resources for Advocates page and The 10 Most Powerful Ways to Influence Politicians page.
• Finally, to read a brief overview of who I am, see my About page.

I hope you find my articles and reference material interesting, insightful, and inspiring. If you do, please share them with others and share your thoughts with me!