What is the biggest public forum in the United States? We were told it's the Super Bowl. The ad shows kids working at blue-collar jobs, and the final statement is just written text: Who's going to pay for the trillion dollar deficit? Joan Blades bigbluebowl share on social
I have referred to myself as an accidental activist on more than one occasion. Joan Blades accidentalactivistoccasion Change image and share on social
Even though mother's issues are not front page news, they touch us all personally, some more than others, and I believe passionately in the power of grassroots engagement. Joan Blades engagementfrontgrassroots Change image and share on social
It is time for us to focus on the issues that bring us together as a nation. Supporting parents' capacity to raise their children with the love and resources they need is simply the right thing to do. Joan Blades bringcapacitychild Change image and share on social
I'm a mediator by training and inclination. Joan Blades inclinationmediatortrain Change image and share on social
Most jobs today are still structured the same way they were 50 years ago, when most families had someone who could stay at home. Joan Blades agofamilyhome Change image and share on social
Common sense as well as common values all lead us. Our future depends upon it and our present is going to be vastly better when we get back to these basics. Joan Blades backbasiccommon Change image and share on social
When you become active in the system and communicate to your representatives, and they don't vote in accordance with your values, your responsibility is to support candidates who will. Joan Blades accordanceactivecandidate Change image and share on social
Moveon is not a one-way broadcast media. The Internet, when used best, is a two-way media. We have a forum in which people can post comments and those comments can be rated. We get a sense of what people feel most passionately about. Joan Blades broadcastcommentfeel share on social
When we compile a petition, we often have members go to their representative's or Senator's offices and deliver it in person. This way they can experience a real connection with the staff. Joan Blades compileconnectiondeliver Change image and share on social