Hi Jordan, I think this is very well written and you bring up a lot of valid with US politics and the need for institutional change. I know you’d be interested in a recent article of mine on the rise of populism and how this tide can change the future of America for the better. https://substack.com/home/post/p-165576994
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Thank you for pointing out the Republican dominance of local government which I have been advocating progressives and Democrats to blunt. There is a relatively easy way for blue states and those states like Arkansas who can pass legislation by citizen initiative- combine the local elections with the even year midterm elections!!! This reform boosts voter turnout, saves millions of tax dollars ( needed to restore the Trump cuts to healthcare and education), AND has the added benefit of more women and more minorities being elected to local office (from the boost in voter turnout)!!! California and Nevada have already done this but where are the other blue states???
Thank you for the update on DSA. I soured on the organization when I heard about the sectarian infighting. I saw enough of that in the 70s and 80s and didn't want to be a part of it. This article may convince me to join although last I looked we don't have a local chapter.
I joined the local DSA chapter because they're involved in mutual aid work, which I believe to be a very necessary part of any serious political party. You have to show up, always, and the DNC just...
Hi Jordan, I think this is very well written and you bring up a lot of valid with US politics and the need for institutional change. I know you’d be interested in a recent article of mine on the rise of populism and how this tide can change the future of America for the better. https://substack.com/home/post/p-165576994
Just subscribed to your Substack, I hope you’ll sub in return!
Thank you for pointing out the Republican dominance of local government which I have been advocating progressives and Democrats to blunt. There is a relatively easy way for blue states and those states like Arkansas who can pass legislation by citizen initiative- combine the local elections with the even year midterm elections!!! This reform boosts voter turnout, saves millions of tax dollars ( needed to restore the Trump cuts to healthcare and education), AND has the added benefit of more women and more minorities being elected to local office (from the boost in voter turnout)!!! California and Nevada have already done this but where are the other blue states???
Thank you for the update on DSA. I soured on the organization when I heard about the sectarian infighting. I saw enough of that in the 70s and 80s and didn't want to be a part of it. This article may convince me to join although last I looked we don't have a local chapter.
I joined the local DSA chapter because they're involved in mutual aid work, which I believe to be a very necessary part of any serious political party. You have to show up, always, and the DNC just...
doesn't.