Let's Walk.

How's your heart doing? The world's been breaking mine, of late.

But I'm done blaming. I'm done retreating. I know that there’s a better way - and it hasn’t been imagined yet.

It's time to get imaginative.

I’m walking across America. From my hometown (Eugene, Oregon) - to Washington, DC. July 4th to November 30th.

Will you join me for this Liberty Walk?

The United States has always been an idea. Never perfect, never complete. The “WE” that speaks in our founding documents has always been a promise, rather than a reality. "We the People." A promise of unity - of liberty and justice for all.

Let’s walk together, in view of this promise. Let’s meet on the Mall.

We walk as neighbors and compatriots.
We walk to know our land, ourselves, and each other.
We walk to uphold the fundamental values of respect, kindness and generosity.
We walk assured of the essential worth of each and every one of us.
We walk in fearless humility.
We walk to meet the present and imagine the future.
Our work is steadfast and attentive, joyful and creative.

Start where you are. Let’s walk together.

To join the mailing list or get involved: https://bit.ly/libertywalk25

Why I'm Walking

Esther's story

hometown: Eugene, Oregon

That I exist at all is a minor miracle. My parents were German Jewish refugees. My mom, Ruth, arrived in New York Harbor on a boat called the Gerolstein. My father's boat was the Albert Ballin. Many refugees - including relatives of mine - did not make it to these shores. I grew up knowing what a gift this country is. I grew up in love with this land. I also grew up knowing that I would throw my whole heart, body, mind and spirit into the fray to uphold the promise of America.

Let's Ring Some Bells!

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Let's Walk.

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Why I'm Walking

Esther's story ​

hometown: Eugene, Oregon

Esther's story