Who Needs Dismal Conventions?

I cannot say anything from this week's convention in Cleveland provided a path forward or a hopeful future. With that in mind, I was happy to hear next week's convention in Philadelphia will include former astronaut Mark Kelly and his wife former congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, a victim gun violence.

This is a family that has seen its highs and lows, be it orbiting this blue marble to battling gun laws back here on Earth. They both lead an organization called Americans for Responsible Solutions.  The mission of this organization is to:

...encourage elected officials to stand up for solutions to prevent gun violence and protect responsible gun ownership by communicating directly with the constituents that elect them.

We need more signs of responsible leadership this summer. I also hope we can hear more from explorers, inventors, and others who create that future. It is important we offer the next generation hope and show them the way.