Weekly Newsletter: embrace community, act collectively, step up and make good trouble where it matters
Pints & Politics with People Who Care
Come curious. Leave empowered.
Sip, chat, and stay in the know with neighbors and experts—right here in Newtown—as well as from around the state.
After Pints & Politics, you’ll walk away with more than a a good feeling—you’ll leave with a fresh take on how local government works and why it matters to you. No matter your party, age, or background, you’ll hear straight talk on the issues that shape our schools, neighborhoods, and everyday lives. It’s civics without the stuffy—just real people, real questions, and real answers over a beverage with friends.
Casual chats, local issues, and neighbors who actually talk to each other—what a concept! Local experts, chill vibes, and community convo that matters.
See you there: 6:00 pm @ Perfusion Espresso & Cocktail Bar
Rob Blanchard
will share the local impact of the Trump/DOGE budget cuts
Michelle Embree Ku
chats about our town’s government
TBD
Celebrating and discussing Juneteenth
Interns wanted
Team up with local candidates, run the show behind the scenes, and get a front-row seat to real politics.
You don’t have to organize a march to be an organizer.
You don’t need to have the right words to speak up.
You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
What you do need is to show up. To talk to people more—your friends, your family, your coworkers, your mutuals. Not with scripts. Not with shame. Just with truth. Ask questions. Share links. Forward newsletters. Show that you care. Say something when it matters—even if it’s awkward.
Because the billionaires already have ads and algorithms. What they don’t have is you. Your relationships. Your group chats. Your moral clarity. This moment isn’t about charisma or credentials—it’s about community.
Today’s Assignment: Pick one person you haven’t talked to in a while. Send them a message. Ask them how they’re doing. Tell them what’s been on your mind. Then share this newsletter or pick one post you saw this week that made you feel anything—and share it. Start where you are. Use what you have. Keep going.
