Sometimes I feel submerged by the deluge of bad news that constantly bombards me in the media. However ,on further reflection there are positive movements that are vibrant in our culture. The struggles for equality are gaining ground all over this land. The growing number of Americans who are for marriage equality, fairer immigration policies and the protection of voting rights grows every day. Also the commitment to better deal with our gun violence has fostered dialogue on both sides of the fence. There are millions of Americans who do not merely decry how bad things are by being open, generous community based citizens.