We know what we’re up against. Authoritarian leadership. Disinformation. Coordinated white nationalism in action. And a political landscape where even the “good ones” are too often still playing defense. In moments like this, hope is necessary. But hope alone? Hope without planning, without pressure, without power—isn’t enough. That’s why we built The Ripple Effect Institute. Because we’ve seen what happens when seasoned leaders have access to strategy that matches their heart. Inside REI, we...