You will be greatly missed by the people you served so well. All other conscientious Americans, including my husband and me, know the light in the House will be much dimmer without you and your White Board on duty there.
Thanks for the reading suggestions. I have to say I am so disappointed (as I am sure you are) that you did not get re-elected. What a loss --not just for your constituents, but for all of us across the country. I found you to be very much on target on most issues and happenings. I hope you don't give up and pursue it another time. OR--how about you move to upstate NY tomorrow and run for that idiot woman Elise Stefanik's seat now that she is going to represent the USA at the United Nations, based on all her knowledge of the world!???
Thanks Katie...I really wish you didn't have so much time to read, but absolutely amazed that you were able to read 52 in 24. I am very interested in hearing your next phase, you and Elizabeth are my heroes (I am trying not to be bitter about Adam, so far it isn't working). Also, I am looking for an organization that finds progressive candidates and helps them organize to run... anywhere, any level I trust your judgement, so please let me know where best to spend my very few dollars...the Dems wiped me out in 2024 and I am only going to support progressives in the future.
Articles aren't paywalled until they are a month old. And last night I went through and selectively removed the paywall in others like the above. Note that I didn't apply the paywall until December 13 ... I've been posting aggressively since June.
I think you would like any book by Father Gregory Boyle but his most recent, Cherished Belonging, helps make sense of people who do mean, "evil," unbelievably horrible acts and brings your three critical skills for life like cream to the top. Really really really good! I have LOVED your white board demonstrations! Maybe you could send Congress a white board a week on the most recent idea they have to do harm to our nation. THANK YOU for your service!
Thank you for your book recommendations. I'll have to read them because your opinions are valued. May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and beyond.
Thank you for the recommendations. I was hoping you'd share some ideas and plans for your political future. I have admired your wit, tenacity and brilliance. We need people like you.
I am having a hard time with what is to come. Please know your service to our country is so appreciated. I am noting all these books--some escapism is in store for me in 2025!
Hi Jackie, I am struggling. I am Irish Canadian, and Poilievre gives me the heebie-jeebies. I now teach meditation and am trying to stay calm and kind. I am starting Project Peace and Joy 2025 Mighty Network as a self-help group for those of us falling apart over Gaza, Israel, and too long a list now, and then there is the Cosmic Scrooge, who seems to be everywhere. The healthiest and most challenging response is to try to focus on peace and joy.................. .. LOL
How about running for DNC Chair? I and many others would follow you into the fire. Your agile mind, common sense, truthfulness to power and ethics are exemplary. Keep telling us truth. We need leaders we can trust. Have a wonderful holiday, then come lead as only you can. 💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you for the recommendations, but have you considered writing a book about what it’s like to be in Congress? Your teacher background and your perspective draws me in.
You know, North Carolina could use help from someone very much like you. Thank you for all you have done and thank you for all I know you'll do in the future.
Hope you help form a new “party” (such a shitty word for political factions) or help rebuild the Dems into a party that has some focus and fights harder for equity and effective governance. Love you!
You will be greatly missed by the people you served so well. All other conscientious Americans, including my husband and me, know the light in the House will be much dimmer without you and your White Board on duty there.
America needs you back Katie! Rest up and gather steam for the next round. Your talent and work ethic are definitely missed.
Not just America. I miss her, and I live in Canada...........
Thanks for the reading suggestions. I have to say I am so disappointed (as I am sure you are) that you did not get re-elected. What a loss --not just for your constituents, but for all of us across the country. I found you to be very much on target on most issues and happenings. I hope you don't give up and pursue it another time. OR--how about you move to upstate NY tomorrow and run for that idiot woman Elise Stefanik's seat now that she is going to represent the USA at the United Nations, based on all her knowledge of the world!???
GREAT suggestion! We sure could use a Katy Porter in NYS!! I wont comment on whats her name.
Absolutely! We could a Katy Porter in every state!
What a great idea!
Thanks Katie...I really wish you didn't have so much time to read, but absolutely amazed that you were able to read 52 in 24. I am very interested in hearing your next phase, you and Elizabeth are my heroes (I am trying not to be bitter about Adam, so far it isn't working). Also, I am looking for an organization that finds progressive candidates and helps them organize to run... anywhere, any level I trust your judgement, so please let me know where best to spend my very few dollars...the Dems wiped me out in 2024 and I am only going to support progressives in the future.
Don't have to get a big organization to run! Just be passionate, honest, and compassionate! You lead and we will follow! https://open.substack.com/pub/sharonlawrence/p/elections-breaking-down-the-red-wall-a0b?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=a5esd
I wish there wasn't a paywall so that I could evaluate usefulness!
Articles aren't paywalled until they are a month old. And last night I went through and selectively removed the paywall in others like the above. Note that I didn't apply the paywall until December 13 ... I've been posting aggressively since June.
I think you would like any book by Father Gregory Boyle but his most recent, Cherished Belonging, helps make sense of people who do mean, "evil," unbelievably horrible acts and brings your three critical skills for life like cream to the top. Really really really good! I have LOVED your white board demonstrations! Maybe you could send Congress a white board a week on the most recent idea they have to do harm to our nation. THANK YOU for your service!
Yes Yes Yes!!!
Thank you for your book recommendations. I'll have to read them because your opinions are valued. May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and beyond.
Thank you for the recommendations. I was hoping you'd share some ideas and plans for your political future. I have admired your wit, tenacity and brilliance. We need people like you.
I am having a hard time with what is to come. Please know your service to our country is so appreciated. I am noting all these books--some escapism is in store for me in 2025!
Hi Jackie, I am struggling. I am Irish Canadian, and Poilievre gives me the heebie-jeebies. I now teach meditation and am trying to stay calm and kind. I am starting Project Peace and Joy 2025 Mighty Network as a self-help group for those of us falling apart over Gaza, Israel, and too long a list now, and then there is the Cosmic Scrooge, who seems to be everywhere. The healthiest and most challenging response is to try to focus on peace and joy.................. .. LOL
https://becompassionatenl.mn.co/share/6HrUl9lTA_QXmwjR?utm_source=manual
How about running for DNC Chair? I and many others would follow you into the fire. Your agile mind, common sense, truthfulness to power and ethics are exemplary. Keep telling us truth. We need leaders we can trust. Have a wonderful holiday, then come lead as only you can. 💙💙💙💙💙
Now THAT is an idea worth following up
You make a difference. I look forward to learning of your next role.
I've been worrying about you, Katie. It's good to see what you're reading and your responses. We face tough times. Keep us in the loop. Thank you.
Thank you for the recommendations, but have you considered writing a book about what it’s like to be in Congress? Your teacher background and your perspective draws me in.
The Cross of Lorraine a symbol of defiance. Katie Porters white board an exercise in defiance.
I'm reading Black authors and revisiting Malcom X
James Baldwin. New book by Henry Louis Gates Jr
Is an education into our American History. Highly recommend it. Thanks for your presence in our struggle for freedom
I love that Katie stands
And she keeps standing
You know, North Carolina could use help from someone very much like you. Thank you for all you have done and thank you for all I know you'll do in the future.
💙you and look forward to your return to government.
Hope you help form a new “party” (such a shitty word for political factions) or help rebuild the Dems into a party that has some focus and fights harder for equity and effective governance. Love you!