It is something that has been instilled in me through selfless example, spanning as far back as my memory allows. I learned the resilience and humble pride of the 'American Dream' through the actions and convictions of my Grandparents, two Irish Catholic children of the World War II era. While I consider myself one of the few members of my generation to be immediately shaped by their teachings, I almost feel as if it's my responsibility to bestow the same lessons and moral code upon future generations of Americans. Their bleeding-heart Liberalism, mixed with strong ethics, pride, and reverence for their country have been the biggest motivations for me to become interested in politics. I want to politically engage young people like myself, so that I can share my love and appreciation for MY America, and ultimately for the people who taught me what that is.
My ebook, Faith in the Dream, is a call to action and an invitation to participate in a conversation about our future. We must reaffirm our American values and renew our commitment to generational responsibility to keep the American Dream within reach of everyone – everyone – in our country. And we must do it together.
So we invite you to be a part of the conversation. Please share a story of how you or someone you know has made a difference in their community or our country.
Tell us where you see the values of opportunity, equality, and fair play at work in your life.
Explain how you or your organization have been involved in grassroots political organizing or activism that has been effective. What was the issue and what was the outcome?
And if you have ideas or suggestions for better ways to drive an agenda about promoting the American Dream, what are they?
These stories and ideas will be the foundation of a book I am writing about the power of ordinary Americans to shape this country’s future and protect the American Dream. We would love to include yours.
