About Cara’s Substack

I am what political scientists call a “chronic voter”. I am also a radical urbanist. Put those two things together and you’ll find a committed, politically-involved city dweller, who can be counted on to vote for the Democrat wherever they show up on my ballot.

But I also know that I live in a blue bubble. And while I love it, I also know that the political division in our country is a result of the growing trend of red and blue voters sorting themselves into increasingly isolated communities. And our lack of proximity to each other is ripping the country apart.

As long as I love to travel and explore new places, I’m dedicating my 2024 travel budget to bringing my blue blue body to red red communities — in search of an “us” that better defines the U.S.

Check out the archives for the opening proposal for this project, and the following posts to get caught up.

Thanks for joining me, and be sure to let me know what you think.

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