What a year 2017 has been. We've powered the resistance, day in and day out for 365+ days. It's often felt like a spiral of despair, but we've woken up and pushed ahead. The heartache and exhaustion were real. But so too was the commitment, the energy, the hope.

Now we head into 2018, a year full of uncertainty for so many in this country. DACA. CHIP. Health Care. The Wall. North Korea. Planned Parenthood Funding. Travel Ban. Transgender Military Ban. Russia. Mueller. The list goes on, but the point is the same. Many, many challenges lie ahead, but opportunities for change and progress are abundant, so long as we stay united.

We have elections taking place across the country - in Congress, in State Houses, and in City Halls. These need your attention and your resources. We have opportunities for growth, partnerships, allyship, and more. We have the chance to change the tide of this country in 2018.

As for this last week of 2017, we hope you can enjoy it with your family and friends. Thank you for all you have done this year. From the team at RISE Stronger, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Here's to a 2018 full of activism, hard work, and progress. We'll return with the next US of Resistance digest on January 5.

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