Why I got involved with the East Tennessee Progressive Network

" I attended the Peace Rally… and realized when I got there that although I was among like-minded individuals, I really didn't know who many were. I knew the names of a few. But I only really knew about four people there. Yet there were at least 100 people there who share my desire for Peace.We should take some time to build a progressive community. A real community where we know each other not just through what organizations we are affiliated with, or what we do in the community, but instead we know who the person is…I had the privilege of meeting with a small group of local progressives for discussion and community building. Although I knew some of the group members before, there were five individuals I had yet to have the opportunity to meet.  The simple act of meeting new people and dialoging with them on many issues, political as well as personal, was enriching."