Daniel Schlozman argues that, by becoming “anchor groups” within mainstream political parties, movements can secure lasting influence. But is entry into a party worth the price of admission?
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What is co-governance? And why is it relevant to progressive politics? This report, "A Guide To Co-Governance," provides answers, examining how movements and elected officials can strategize together.
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How social movements are employing the concept of the “non-reformist reform” to promote far-reaching change.
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On the history of the “non-reformist reform.”
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In spite of the rising popularity of concepts such as the "Overton Window," the importance of grassroots organizing is still being underestimated.
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The great theorist of disruptive power explains the concept of "dissensus" and how social movements prod elected officials into action by taking controversial stands.
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In claiming the goal of "realignment," groups such as Sunrise and Justice Democrats are reviving an old idea, with hopes of provoking new political transformations.
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Politicians fear the disruptive power of a mobilized base, even when it helps them succeed.
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The lame-duck Treasury secretary seems to want to sabotage Biden’s ability to stave off the pandemic’s economic impacts.
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Millionaires Taxes and other levies on the wealthy are essential—not only for fostering an equitable recovery, but also for reining in the rampant inequality of the pre-pandemic economy.