What does Power Look Like in 2020?

In 2020, power is more important than ever. As we rethink the power structures of our government and protest injustice, and as we move closer to one of the most important elections of many of our lifetimes, power is something that is definitely on our minds.

However, it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Power is also about how we stand up and fight back, what we do to make sure that justice is being served. And it also shows up in the way we support our community.

On our list of power winners this year, we have a drag performer who normalized disability and doing alternative drag as a person of color, a superhero for trans healthcare, a cheerleader, a female business owner, a community support figure in Grand Junction, and a nonprofit. No better list sums up power in 2020—it comes from many places, sometimes unexpected.

So, just remember, if you feel powerless right now, this is the season of reclaiming power, of taking back our voice and our vote. We support every single one of you out in the community using your power and doing extraordinary things.

-Addison Herron-Wheeler