How does our movement work shift when we win governing power. That victory occasions a whole new set of organizing and strategic challenges. In May, 2021, a coalition co-led by our movement swept the elections for four seats on the Salem-Keizer School District board, a
In law and legislation, the fates of millions can turn on a single word. Insert a “no”, for example, and rights or remedies vaporize. – The destiny and well-being of millions of immigrants with substantial roots in our country is obstructed by the word (technically,
Today is Cesar Chavez Day. He was born 94 years ago in San Luis Rio Colorado, AZ. Today is also the birthday of WVLP, brought to life at the Oregon Secretary of State’s office 44 years ago, 3/31/77. Nine years ago, on the occasion of
As the third in the essay series about organizing in a time of pandemic, Building Power… looks at the likely trajectory for economic and health recovery and describes two key strategies–“Lived Relief” and “Vote at Home”–that social change organizations should consider pursuing to meet the moment.
Building on the March 7, 2020 writings – this essay offers ideas on how we should think about the likely length and depth of the Coronavirus pandemic and navigate the health and unprecedented economic crises it’s spawned.
The threat of a coronavirus pandemic is scrambling our already turbulent reality. The impacts on public health, on the economy and, in turn, on our campaigns and activities could be profound and swift. This essay lays out ideas for how to shift gears quickly and
by Larry Kleinman 1/21/21: the first day of the next administration. How do we hope and need to show up on that day ready to begin years of “restoring, repairing and re-building”? Assuming that Trump will run in 2020, lose re-election and never concede, this four-page essay
By Larry Kleinman Director of National Initiatives, CAPACES Leadership Institute, Woodburn, Oregon. Contact at: larrykleinman@capacesleadership.org See full essays with citations: English Spanish Full Report
” A reflection on the October 8, 2013 civil disobedience action near the U.S. Capitol building, resulting in the arrests of 211 immigration reform supporters, including eight members of Congress.(Oct. 2013)” [scribd id=197007488 key=key-20sq8azafvpza5bvuh2o mode=scroll]