Yurie Hong of Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato in Minnesota recognized the importance of creating space in her community where members could discuss political issues as the national climate grew increasingly polarized. Utilizing the foundations of deep canvassing, Yurie’s group supported members in having difficult conversations, grounded in compassion and shared values, within their personal networks. Yurie attributes the current political climate to the Democratic Party prioritizing urban districts over rural areas. Although she knows the electoral returns may not be immediate, Yurie believes that her rural group engages in the difficult organizing necessary for long-term change.
