Denise’s Viewpoint: Grassroots groups are the champions of Democratic politics. They help fill a gap between political processes and local communities. These organizations are driven by folks who are investedContinue reading “Support Grassroots Groups”
Category Archives: Analysis and Strategy
Woo-hoo Wisconsin!
More to cheer about… Governor Tony Evers just ushered in a new day of democracy in Wisconsin by signing a new set of state legislative maps into state law. ThisContinue reading “Woo-hoo Wisconsin!”
The Threats of a Trump Presidency
Democracy is at stake for this Presidential Election. You may know people who are worried about many other crises, and of course, those are all important too. But weContinue reading “The Threats of a Trump Presidency”
Victory: Suozzi Wins Disgraced Santos Seat
It was a decisive victory: Suozzi won by 7.8 points. (Santos had won by 8 points, so that’s a swing of 15.8 points!). And in a snowstorm. Robert Hubbell wroteContinue reading “Victory: Suozzi Wins Disgraced Santos Seat”
Why Saving Democracy Conversations will Work
This summer I spent visiting with old friends and traveling to Tennessee to meet new activists. I was reading David Peppers’ new book, Saving Democracy, and thinking about how toContinue reading “Why Saving Democracy Conversations will Work”
Get Energized to Turn State Legislatures Blue
12/2/24 Democratics have 15 state trifectas after the 2024 elections. Defending our state trifectas, slowing radical Repulicans by gaining divided state governments, or even simply breaking Republican veto-proof supermajorities areContinue reading “Get Energized to Turn State Legislatures Blue”
Positive Messaging: Voter Registration Edition
The media still hasn’t found a path forward to help protect Democracy. They uplift disinformation, don’t hold radicals accountable and cover only bad news. But you can make a real difference byContinue reading “Positive Messaging: Voter Registration Edition”
2024 Goals: Win the House
The bad news: last year the MAGA leadership in the House blocked Senate bills, kicked funding the government down the road three times, and pursued vindictive show trials. The goodContinue reading “2024 Goals: Win the House”
Where to Find Good Media
Where do you get your news? It’s a conundrum. We’re drowning in “news coverage” but it doesn’t tell us what we need to know. How do we streamline our experienceContinue reading “Where to Find Good Media”
Indivisible: The Unrepresentative 18
Update: Indivisible has been working on the Biden 18 for almost a year now. These Unrepresentatives are Republicans who won House seats in districts where Biden won. It’s still the best path toContinue reading “Indivisible: The Unrepresentative 18”
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