Coffee Party USA Blog
Thoughts from our members, partners, and volunteers.
Hello Neighbors! #WeavingCommunity during a pandemic
Debilyn is new to her DC suburb apartment building, having moved from Oregon in January. After a week of self segregation, she realized she didn’t really know her neighbors. She decided to send a letter (below). “I've already met two of my neighbors in just 10...
Coffee Party USA invites you to watch these political movies while staying safe at home
Hey, all of you binge-watching your guilty pleasure shows while staying safe at home! That includes all of you watching "Tiger King" — you know who you are! On behalf of Coffee Party USA, I have a suggestion to make your time in front of the big-screen TV in the...
Celebrate 10 years of Coffee Party USA
Ten years ago today, a growing divide became apparent among the body politic. While our country was framed with a vision of governance by a diverse group of people, and with a distrust of power blocs and factionalism - the symptoms of a system afflicted with...
Celebrate Coffee Party USA’s 10th birthday by giving a gift of $10.00
An early Happy Birthday to Coffee Party USA on Irish Coffee Day! I begin the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the nonprofit for which I'm a director with Broken Peach singing Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday! If it's a birthday, then there must be...
Show your support for democracy by donating $10 for 10 years of Coffee Party USA on Giving Tuesday
Happy Giving Tuesday! National Day of Giving encourages giving back. It takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. ... Quite simply, take advantage of all the holiday deals to add to your charitable giving. Combined with your family, friends, local and national...
Democracy is Hard
Democracy is hard. In the words of Michael Douglas, who plays President Andrew Shepherd in the 1995 movie The American President, "America isn't easy. America is advanced citizenship. You've gotta want it bad, 'cause it's gonna put up a fight. It's gonna say, 'You...
An Open Letter To Congress
As I watch the circus unfold in Washington, I felt compelled to write to my two Senators and my Representative in Congress. It’s time they cease drawing lines and see beyond the immediate peer-pressure of their own caucus. I offer these words to any who agree and feel...
Want to Get Together For Coffee?
Coffee Party USA was founded on the idea of getting people together over a cup of coffee and simply talking with each other. We know that we have far more in common than we have in difference. And for the most part, we also know that most people are all decent human...
Facts and Views – Served With Humility
I recently had a conversation with my friend, a young woman who feels strongly about people needing to reduce their air travel in order to slow down climate change.
Let’s Get This Coffee Party Started
The Coffee Party USA Board just wrapped up its Annual Board Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah this year. I am proud of the work we accomplished and the work we have planned for the year ahead. As I sat in the airport, sipping my cup of coffee and waiting to...
September was Suicide Prevention Month and Chronic Pain Awareness Month
By Amy Harth, Coffee Party Member and Volunteer Some thoughts as we close out September, which is both suicide prevention month and chronic pain awareness month. It’s lovely to make generic posts about listening to people who have suicidal ideation. Please know...
Celebrate National Coffee Day 2019 by donating to Coffee Party USA
Happy National Coffee Day! Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day! As I did last year, I am asking my readers to celebrate National Coffee Day by contributing to Coffee Party USA. Time to be a...