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Musings on America's Birthday

Why is it that when we talk about advocacy, we automatically assume we are talking about directly influencing a piece of federal or state legislation?Arecent essay in Harpers Magazine entitled "The Great Amnesia" helped remind me of the importance of advocacy in the broadest sense: the improvement of society. While advocacy certainly includes direct lobbying, the expectations of such interaction; the nuances of influence; knowledge of the issue; and personal capability all too frequently squelch an individual's enthusiasm towards this essential yet basic American activity.

We must reawaken our personal role as advocates. The essay author notes, significant cultural changes occurred in the ...

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