Joshua Preston reflects on the past four years of his life in the essay "Four Decembers Turned to January." He shares his struggles as a lawyer and a former military serviceman, and appeals for financial support to overcome personal and professional challenges, including paying rent and addressing health needs. Despite financial hardship, he has been actively involved in social and environmental justice movements, such as advocating against Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline and critiquing the response to the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Preston emphasizes his commitment to using his experiences to advocate for change and seeks support for his ongoing journey.
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Reflection on the “2017 DFL Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Forum” at the University of Minnesota Law School
On March 30, 2017, I had the great honor and fortune of moderating one of the few 2017 DFL Minneapolis mayoral candidate forums. When my fellow Law Democrats gave me this responsibility, I took it very seriously. Because this was my first time moderating a political forum, I spent weeks revising my opening remarks, researching the candidates, and thinking about how to distinguish our forum from what I derisively call "soft ball." If I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it right, and I'm going to make it count.
Joshua Panduro Preston 