It is with great anguish that I write to you today. I’m sorry to have to tell you that I am suspending my Walk to Fix Our Democracy until further notice, due to a serious health setback for my life partner, Sally.
Effective immediately, I’ll be returning to Vermont to be with her and attend to her needs for the foreseeable future. As you know, Sally has been very patient and supportive of me in my mission to fix our Democracy. It’s now my turn to show that same love and support to her.
I am storing the RV in Arizona with the expectation that I’ll return to Gallup, New Mexico to resume my walk. When that will be, I’m not certain. But what is certain is that I’m still committed to pushing forward reforms to get our elected representatives to represent we the people, not special interests or party agendas.
In the meantime, I’m asking YOU to pick up the mantle of reform. Join with one of my supporting groups, Declaration for American Democracy, Common Cause, Represent.Us, Public Citizen, or one of the many state partners to support those in Congress willing to pass national standards, including the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, DC Statehood, and a Constitutional Amendment to transform our political system.
Help pass ranked choice voting and single ballot open primaries in your state. Work to stop the scourge of Dark Money which casts its shadow on our republic. Join in walks & parades with signs to Fix Our Democracy and bring the message to the people.
Remember, these reforms are not about me, they’re about US, and we ALL need to take to the streets and do our part!
So, friends, for now, you’ll need to take my place until we can walk together again on the road to a truly representative democracy.
With love and gratitude,
Rick
P.S. – I’ll be continuing to write and create podcasts, so please look for posts from me in the coming weeks.