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The question posed in our first discussion will be the infamous “What is to be done?”. And I ask that in terms of short-term and long-term political strategizing and planning: how can we, one day, seize power I’ve put together a syllabus of readings - all of which can be completed in about 30 minutes. There’s a longer essay that makes a thoughtful argument for a new member-based political party, a collection of brief reflections on progressive federalism in op-ed format, and a parable of sorts. I’ve also included a link to the Indivisible Guide - which has provided a blueprint of sorts for all of the rowdy town halls you’ve seen on CNN of late. A Blueprint for a New Party https://www.jacobinmag.com/2016/11/bernie-sanders-democratic-labor-party-ackerman/ ‘All Resistance is Local’: A Plan of Progressive Action for the Trump years: https://www.thenation.com/article/all-resistance-is-local-a-plan-of-progressive-action-for-the-trump-years/ Some Should Do One, Others the Other: http://slackwire.blogspot.com/2011/06/some-should-do-one-others-other.html The Indivisible Guide:  https://www.indivisibleguide.com/web#header-chapter-four

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