New Orleans I took a call yesterday from someone who believed there was a way to force a new election, block the inauguration, and create an “Orange Revolution” in the United States that would be triggered by a general strike of twenty-million workers. He had sent the email to a dozen or so well-known organizers. …
Category: Community Organizing
Response to Trump Takes Action, Not Just Reaction
New Orleans The election is in the rear-view mirror now, but for many people the shock and awe of the Trump victory is a raw and open wound, bleeding profusely, and demanding attention. The first response after disbelief at the election returns for many seems to be denial. Quixotic efforts are being promoted in social …
USA Election: A Movement Can Always Beat A Machine
New Orleans The election was over early, just not the way many had expected. I had always argued that regardless of the polls and pundits the election was going to be close, but I had also argued that I thought Clinton would win. Now, I will have to substitute the word “thought” for “hoped.” I …