5. We need to defend rule of law, and each individual’s right to due process. If we don’t push back against illegal power-grabs and rights violations, we're all at risk.

Hunter-gatherers have long observed their own version of this. They enforce egalitarianism, and stop power-grabs.

4. We need intelligent plans to improve our economic future – plans that are well thought out, and based on accurate information. Not grossly inflated, made-up numbers, or tariffs imposed on islands of penguins.

1. We are stronger together. We need to have each other’s backs.

2. We need to listen to each other’s pain, and find cooperative solutions.

3. We need to build friendships and alliances. Not destroy them.

Parents are good at forging alliances because we have clarity. Becoming a parent alters the human brain. We become acutely aware of the basic survival needs of our children. And for as long as we have been a species, the formula for helping our children survive and thrive has been the same:

Families unite! On April 5th, find a “Hand’s Off” rally near you. Let's send the message that we aren’t going to let extremists, billionaires, and corruption take away our democratic rights and economic livelihoods. Or put our children at risk with devastating trade wars & threats against allies.