A Progressive Way

01/28/2020

My latest on Daily Kos.

The reason why “High Crimes and Misdemeanors” is so nebulous is that, beyond the obvious treason and bribery, the Framers could not reach consensus on corruption’s definition. So, they left it to a political Stewart test. I shall not today attempt...

07/17/2019

How does an ancient text apply to modern progressive campaigns?

A Progressive Art of War applies a modern understanding of politics and social movements to Sun Tzu’s ancient Art of War, revealing an understanding of strategy relevant to progressive movement leaders today.

Substitute the word “politics” for “war.” We fight over words and ideas seeking to shape public perception. In democracies, we wage campaigns to move voters and government officials to act. A Progressive Art of War speaks to issues such as solidarity, tactics, resources, strategy and risk. Its insights on conflict apply to elections and advocacy campaigns happening everyday.

This is not scholarly discussion of Sun Tzu, nor a rendering of The Art of War into a how-to manual. It is a sharing of how his work frames the reader’s understanding of campaigns. A Progressive Art of War connects modern political and social activism to the ancient text, showing its application to today’s political battlefield and exploring challenges campaigns face from an enduring perspective.

How does an ancient text apply to modern progressive campaigns?A Progressive Art of War applies a modern understanding of politics and social movements to Sun Tzu’s ancient Art of War, revealing an understanding of strategy relevant to progressive movement leaders today.Substitute the word...

02/29/2012

Looks like Senator Snowe won't run for re-election this year. One candidate who might run is Rep. Chellie Pingree. Here is a interview from last year.

For mainlanders, islands are about getting away. But there is another lesson about island life–one of community and having to find ways to work together with neighbors to identify priorities and do what needs to be done to ensure a community thrives.

02/24/2012

Citizens United and Ci******es. Progressives can learn a lot from the campaign against smoking in the fight for campaign finance reform.

When progressives attack Super PACs, are we saying average voters are too stupid to make up their own minds when faced with these ads? So what are progressives to do? Think about the campaign against smoking.

02/24/2012

The Moonies don't like Mitt? Hit on Romney's superpac in Wash Times. http://t.co/c8RfOCKc

02/23/2012

Romney's "you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want" shows disdain for voters. He's too good to be questioned.

02/23/2012

"you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want." This is worse than Bush Sr. looking at his watch in the '92 debate.

02/23/2012

"you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want." This is worse than Bush Sr. looking at his watch in the 1992 debate.

02/23/2012

Newt keeps talking about tearing everything down and starting over. Guess he just can't figure out the real world.

02/23/2012

Newt keeps talking about tearing everything down and starting over. Guess he just can't figure out the real world.