Political activism is trending in the U.S. and there’s no shortage of tips and tactics out there. The problem with diving straight into tactics – without understanding the rules of the political engagement – is that new activists can sabotage their own efforts. It’s like building a house starting with Read more…
A fellow political operative wisely opined on Facebook recently that opponents of President Trump are talking (and fighting) a lot of tactics and not a lot about overall strategy and achievable, consensus goals. What, he mused, are our goals? First, let’s be realistic about the landscape: The Republicans control the Read more…
I woke up angry today. Angry at whom or why, I wasn’t really sure. I suspected it had something to do with the election that took place a week and a half ago. Last week I was sad, afraid, and depressed. This week, I’ve felt abandoned and alone (Monday), uncertain Read more…
Length: 8 minutes and a cup of coffee Constitutional scholars, journalists, even members of his own party worry a President Donald J. Trump will overstep the bounds of due process and free speech. Democrats and some Republicans compare him to a fascist. Psychologists opine he has a personality disorder. All Read more…