Get to know one of SOMA Actionj’s earliest and most active members, Michael Paris.

When and why did you get involved with SOMA Action?

I joined after Trump's election. At first, I didn't know what to do. I was writing random letters to Democrats in Congress, begging them to do something. I think I was afraid that Trump would just be accepted.

After SOMA Action’s early, standing-room-only meetings, I began to feel better, that we could fight this thing together. Our successful efforts in flipping NJ Congressional districts convinced me that this was true--if we could get enough people out there…