In 2012, I see the potential for people to come together, huge moments of political and social engagement … - Olivia Wilde

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It was the second time that day that I stood looking at a space where a large thing wasn't where it was supposed to be.

Olivia Wilde

In 2012, I see the potential for people to come together, huge moments of political and social engagement where elections are part of the strategy for change, but not the end goal and not the only thing that matters.

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