Hope Is Closer Than You Think

Community offers a much stronger source of optimism than national politics

The Preamble, Murmuration, and Sarah Stamper

Jul 28, 2026

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By Emma Bloomberg

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Murmuration

Murmuration's weekly newsletter brings together compelling stories and data-driven analysis to help readers deepen their understanding of how American civic life is evolving—and what that means for the future.

A guest post by

Sarah Stamper

Neuroscientist curious about how people think, feel, and behave. Leading a team at Murmuration building data and research tools that help organizers and campaigns better understand, engage, and mobilize their communities.