Do ordinary people still have a voice with Kate Hess Pace

What if the biggest problem facing America isn’t politics… it’s that we’ve stopped believing in each other?In this powerful Project Next conversation, Sarah Blessing sits down with Kate Hess Pace, Executive Director of Hoosier Action, to explore how everyday people can create real, lasting change in their communities.This isn’t about telling people what to think. It’s about helping people discover that they have more power than they realize.Sarah and Kate discuss:• Why Hoosier Action is political but nonpartisan• How organizing neighbors can accomplish things that individuals cannot• Why we’ve lost so much local control over our communities—and how we can get it back• The importance of supporting local people, local businesses, and local leadership• Why social media profits from fear and division, while real change happens through relationships• Why we need to build a bigger tent, not a smaller one• How meeting people where they are—with curiosity instead of judgment—creates stronger communities• Why there’s still so much reason to hopeIf you’ve ever felt discouraged by politics or wondered whether one person can really make a difference, this conversation is for you.To learn more about Hoosier Action and find ways to get involved in your community, visit hoosieraction.org, scroll to the bottom of the page, and sign up for their newsletter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.projectnextindiana.com