“Don’t ever change, keep your essence / The power is in the people and politics we address” —2pac, Me Against the World (1995) Dear Governor Kotek, It’s been a while. I write this letter with little joy. In fact, given the work I do in the realm of civics—it is near certain my words will curry no favor, or lend themselves to greater financial gain or access to opportunity. However, I accepted long ago that, practical as my views may be, they ar…