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Because only people who want to show up, show up. No bad attitudes.<\/p>\n

Because by coming together on a specific issue, the group has already self-selected by common interest, so you’re likely to like the people you volunteer with.<\/p>\n

Because when people are already there to help other people, they make the best kind of friend.<\/p>\n

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Because you never know whom you’ll meet when you announce your allegiance.<\/p>\n

Because you’ll never feel as appreciated as when you share your unique talents for a common cause.<\/p>\n

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Because if you can, you’ll be standing up for yourself and<\/i> someone who can’t.<\/p>\n

Because you get to tell your own story, and who doesn’t love to talk about themselves?<\/p>\n

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Because it restores your faith in beauty, truth, and love.<\/p>\n

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Because smiling while you protest makes the opposition nervous.<\/p>\n

Because your experience and your presence are unique, meaningful, and needed.<\/p>\n

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Because the halls of power belong to you.<\/p>\n

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Because revolutions have laughter and dancing and good snacks (or at least they should, if they’re good ones).<\/p>\n

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Because when you’re in a crowd, marching and chanting with one voice, you are unbelievably powerful.<\/p>\n

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Because there aren’t many activities in life where everyone wins equally, no matter how much they put in.<\/p>\n

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Because you don’t have to be good to do good.<\/p>\n

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Because there’s a good chance your parent, grandparent, or ancestor wasn’t allowed to speak out like you can.<\/p>\n

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Because, while the moral arc of the universe bends toward justice, it ain’t there yet.<\/p>\n

Because we all do better when we all do better.<\/p>\n

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