Maggie DownsHow to survive the crushing dread of Election Day 2020Here’s what I’m NOT doing this year on Election Day: Buying a bottle of champagne for a party. Watching the results. Feeling hopeful.3 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
Maggie DownsinThe HavenCanada: Your Ultimate Getaway! by Hillary ClintonGreetings to the 65.8 million Americans who voted for me!3 min read·Sep 15, 2017----
Maggie DownsWhy a pillow gives me hope for 2017It’s New Year’s Eve 2016. I’m freshly showered, about to get ready to go out.2 min read·Jan 4, 2017----
Maggie DownsTrump Won’t Make America Great Again. But We Can.I’ll admit it. I’m terrified of a Trump presidency and what it will mean for women, minorities, the LGBTQ community, and other marginalized…3 min read·Nov 11, 2016----
Maggie DownsinMission.orgPrince’s Secret Sauce — the 8 Lessons You Can Use to Become an Artist on Your Own TermsLike so many other people, I’ve been mourning Prince by watching dozens of concert videos and reading all the tributes, memorials and…4 min read·May 4, 2016--1--1
Maggie DownsToday I baked a grief cakeSince I can’t bring my mom back to life, today I did the next best thing. I baked a cherry cake.3 min read·Jan 12, 2016----