I was partly radicalized from getting involved in local politics and the dems at the state or local levels are all just shittier versions of Pelosi, every one of them. People should be encouraged to talk in person for more than a few minutes with their local democratic representatives to see how amazingly awful they are. Like yes, their stances on abortion and trans rights are better, but not to the extent of supporting universal health care or abolishing the police, two policies which would make a massive positive difference with regard to these issues.