“At the time, I was a very polarized person. I frequently debated with family, friends, and strangers, but my focus was almost always on “winning” rather than actually understanding or developing. I’ve come to appreciate the mission behind [Can We?] more than ever.”
“Overall, Can We? was a monumental experience for me. It gave me an environment where I would be able to share my ideas with people and receive… honest… feedback in a respectful manner that allowed me to rethink, challenge, and reshape my ideas into better ones….Can We? made me a better thinker and an attentive listener, skills that are applicable in every walk of life.”
“I want to go to Augusta to testify about a bill that I’m passionate about.”
“I plan to contribute to community efforts to preserve and protect the beautiful environments in Maine.”
“I would plan to have difficult discussions with people in my family who don’t share the same opinion I do to convince them to be more politically active…”