The time has come for an organizing revival. Where we celebrate the evolution of the craft, and reground in organizing fundamentals that transcend form and context. We have shifted an organizing field that was largely designed to win the best thing possible in the existing political and ideological landscape, to one dead-set on changing that landscape. Contesting to win the battle of ideas — advancing ours about race, class, gender, immigration, markets, and the role of government; a seismic shift toward contesting for governing power; using technology to be in relationship with more people; and a shift in who is leading our organizations and movements. You’d be hard pressed to find a decade where the organizing field has changed in such powerful ways.
I appreciate the emphasis on meeting people where they are, rather than where we'd like them to be. Also, as a school teacher, I'm struck by the near perfect alignment between best practices in pedagogy and the organizing principles you've outlined. Super cool!
I appreciate the emphasis on meeting people where they are, rather than where we'd like them to be. Also, as a school teacher, I'm struck by the near perfect alignment between best practices in pedagogy and the organizing principles you've outlined. Super cool!