As my friend and feminist leader Gloria Steinem says, “hope is a form of planning. If you don’t imagine what could be, you’re already defeated.” There is much work to be done in the next 100 days. We can’t just scroll and like, we must talk with our friends and family about why this election is so consequential for ourselves, for our democracy, and for the health of the planet. This is not a time to stand on the sidelines.

The first step towards a true transition away from reliance on fossil fuel is sharing the truth about the devastation and deaths that are its result — not to mention the outrageous profits the fossil fuel companies are making, and will continue to make, in spite of clear evidence that the way to stop climate change is to stop burning fossil fuels.

I’m thinking a lot about leadership lately — or rather, the lack of it. There is an urgent need right now for leaders who will lead differently. Recently I had the privilege of interviewing at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, a world leader who confirmed for me that it’s possible to lead differently and get stuff done.

The new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum will expand the story of America through the often-untold accounts and accomplishments of women — individually and collectively — to better understand our past and inspire our future. Our mission is to create space for women's history on the National Mall in Washington, DC, deepen our nation's stories, and inspire conversation, connection, and change. Join us!