This past weekend’s events surrounding the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq invasion, which had me working all across the state, attending rallies, contacting thousands of voters, and watching Jonathan speak before thousands more fellow activists in Times Square, really drove home the vital role these gatherings play for our movement.

At a United for Peace and Justice event last night it was quite clear that, while inspirational speakers draw the crowd, the true heart of this, and any forum, remains the sense of community, a group of like-minded individuals who can compare notes, rehash victories and failures, and most importantly, work together to face the future better prepared.

As with many other ideals we champion, there is little doubt the anti-war movement represents a majority. The real trick is uniting this extensive network of separate, single-issue organizations under one banner in the name of tangible, progressive change. The Tasini Campaign stands at the forefront of this movement and asks that you join us and help return the progressive message to mainstream, Democratic politics.