'We the People' Must Take Action to Address Our Colossal Challenges

Long before I moved to the United States from rural Greece and ever heard the phrase “we the people,” I grew up with a constant and clear illustration of the power of community. Although “we the people” wasn’t a phrase that translated into Greek, it was one of the cornerstones of Greek society.

We had a strong sense of community, of mutual dependence, and of citizenship. When people were in need, we the people helped. When danger threatened our peace, we the people united. Whenever someone was determined to find a route out of poverty, we the people offered all the support possible.But while we the people are created equal, the systems and structures that exist in this world don’t allow for equality of access or opportunity. We need to rejuvenate our awareness of the role that small groups of people can play. We need to remind ourselves of the essential truth that lies at the heart of this country — that we, the people, hold the power to change and fix things.

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