Michael Carter-Williams Quotes

There is a weapon we can fight with. That is the weapon of political action.

If you don't like what's going on, you have to get involved.

As to politics, I am doing what I can for the cause.

In every school, community center, city hall, and state capitol, there are women who are making their voices heard and standing up for the people they serve - women who aren't just demanding change but finding ways to create it. They are making an impact, and along the way, they're inspiring others to do the same.

We can all become activists and raise questions.

I used to do some philanthropic work, but with the political platform, I can contribute in a bigger way.

I was always interested in social change but never actually did anything about it.

Change never comes from the White House. It comes from your house and my house.

Advocacy: Advocacy for America

I think voting is the lowest form of political action that you can do. A lot of times, it keeps people from doing stronger things.

Television has the power to push for change. We need to push it in that direction.

Calling representatives every single day, arranging local community meetings, and marching in the streets every Sunday. It's not the path to glory, but it's absolutely essential to maintaining a democracy under threat.

The big umbrella issue is, do I make a bigger difference on the outside of political process or on the inside?

Before running for the Washington State Senate in 2014, I had spent 20 years as an activist. I had always believed that we needed to push for change on the outside, through community organizing and advocacy.

I started in politics as a fresh graduate wanting to make a difference, by bringing more political awareness and interest to young people.

When I look at our communities, our country, our justice system, those are things I want to change and I'm committed to changing, and that's going to take sacrifice. Laying the foundation is the hardest part and requires a lot of sacrifice and time.

We can have all the walkouts we want, but if we don't walk to that ballot box and make our voices heard, these politicians aren't going to listen.

We're told, 'If you want to change the world, vote.' And really, if you want to change the world, there's a lot more things that you can do.

I became active in politics because I saw the possibility, if we all sat back and did nothing, of a world in which there would no longer be any stages for actors to act on.

It's a long time until the next election, but it starts now. And if you truly want to see things change in the direction that our country is headed, you have to stay involved. You cannot quit now.

I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're active, informed, and engaged.

In order to have your voice be heard in Washington, you have to make some little contribution.

I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference.

I'm asking you to talk with your friends, neighbors, and relatives - even the ones you've never talked to about reproductive rights. That's how you can throw your number in the bucket, and stand with a president who has stood with us. Conversation by conversation, vote by vote, we will re-elect President Barack Obama!

I learnt that if I want to make any difference, or changes to my world, then I've got to be involved. We need passion - that's how things change.