Sex, Football and Politics

I went to a meeting last night and was completely frustrated. I hate non-profit organizations who deny the role that politics plays in the governance of their organizations and mission.
Fucking tired of it. Shit, if the Dems don’t win, there won’t be a system to save. The GOP will not pass any legislation to protect [...]

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Got this email from a colleague in community organizing, Gabriel Thompson.
Gabe addressed this letter to Sarah Pailin.
I address it to the undecided voters in the battleground states. Especially, the blue-collar independent women in those states.
Because that’s where this fight will be won, not between the candidates at the top of the ticket:

An Open Letter to [...]

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My avocation since 2000 has been as a community organizer.
It is work that has given me tremendous satisfaction. I have helped fight irresponsible development in my community. I have organized and empowered residents who were facing displacement and eviction. I have collaborated with neighbors and other organizations to combat dangerous infrastructure. I have led [...]

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