I am mortified that you were attacked for putting together EXACTLY what everyday concerned people ready to make a difference need. Whoever criticized you was employing the divisive, surface-not-substance rhetoric that has become embedded and grows like cancer in our society. It smacks of self-righteousness, and if they were Democrats (which I unfortunately feel like they may have been), it clearly demonstrates why the national Democratic Party’s image is so deeply unpopular. Shoot, those hypercritics probably weren’t even Texans and have NO IDEA what is going on in this state. They do not see that our state is the blueprint of what is coming next for them. Nancy, I see RISE exactly as it was intended- an authentic, obviously grassroots, educational, and supportive summit sorely needed to help fellow non-professional politicos start navigating the TX political landscape. Your actions, words and efforts are making a positive difference. You are inspiring others to help in the fight to resurrect our beloved state to its rightful place as the home of outspoken liberty, the home of LBJ, Barbara Jordon, Sarah Weddington of Roe v. Wade, Ann Richards, and many, many other brave Texans instrumental in breaking glass ceilings and lifting people up. Thank you for following in their footsteps. I am incredibly excited to attend RISE and am constantly in awe of your dedication and untiring efforts.
Thank you for sharing this. I truly wish I had known about it sooner so I could have made arrangements to attend. As someone who is diligently learning and aspires to contribute through public service to improve the lives of my children, reading about the journey from a whiteboard scribble to a full-scale summit was incredibly motivating. A gathering like this would be deeply valuable for someone like me.
This summit is more than just an event—it’s a blueprint for what grassroots leadership can look like when driven by purpose and community. I’m grateful for the time, energy, and heart you poured into making it happen. It’s a gift to those of us who hope to serve, and a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins with bold ideas and brave action.
Thank you for leading with courage. Wishing you a successful event in Austin—and I look forward to catching the next one, which I’m sure will be even bigger and better.
I am mortified that you were attacked for putting together EXACTLY what everyday concerned people ready to make a difference need. Whoever criticized you was employing the divisive, surface-not-substance rhetoric that has become embedded and grows like cancer in our society. It smacks of self-righteousness, and if they were Democrats (which I unfortunately feel like they may have been), it clearly demonstrates why the national Democratic Party’s image is so deeply unpopular. Shoot, those hypercritics probably weren’t even Texans and have NO IDEA what is going on in this state. They do not see that our state is the blueprint of what is coming next for them. Nancy, I see RISE exactly as it was intended- an authentic, obviously grassroots, educational, and supportive summit sorely needed to help fellow non-professional politicos start navigating the TX political landscape. Your actions, words and efforts are making a positive difference. You are inspiring others to help in the fight to resurrect our beloved state to its rightful place as the home of outspoken liberty, the home of LBJ, Barbara Jordon, Sarah Weddington of Roe v. Wade, Ann Richards, and many, many other brave Texans instrumental in breaking glass ceilings and lifting people up. Thank you for following in their footsteps. I am incredibly excited to attend RISE and am constantly in awe of your dedication and untiring efforts.
Thank you for sharing this. I truly wish I had known about it sooner so I could have made arrangements to attend. As someone who is diligently learning and aspires to contribute through public service to improve the lives of my children, reading about the journey from a whiteboard scribble to a full-scale summit was incredibly motivating. A gathering like this would be deeply valuable for someone like me.
This summit is more than just an event—it’s a blueprint for what grassroots leadership can look like when driven by purpose and community. I’m grateful for the time, energy, and heart you poured into making it happen. It’s a gift to those of us who hope to serve, and a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins with bold ideas and brave action.
Thank you for leading with courage. Wishing you a successful event in Austin—and I look forward to catching the next one, which I’m sure will be even bigger and better.
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