If something ain’t right, then apply some calculated insanity. The Bus Project was founded as a pragmatic response to some specific needs.

1. The need to bridge the urban, rural, and suburban divide. People today are 48% less likely than in 1970 to live next to someone they disagree with politically. Read on about the “Great Divide”.

2. The need to engage new and young people in the political process. The Millennial Generation is the most diverse and progressive-minded generation in US history. They love to volunteer. But fewer than 1% volunteer for political issues or candidates. They’ll clean up a beach . . . but won’t help elect an official who will regulate pollution.

3. The need for a new progressive movement, in which Oregon can shine a light that will be seen around the nation. Why Oregon?

4. The need for grassroots activism, positive, people-powered politics that celebrates alliteration and recognizes that the volunteers are priceless: worth a lot, not for sale.