Divide-and-conquer tactics stolen from conservatives do not work, especially in the long term, to further progressive causes. There is no logic or power in trying to use bad strategies to get to a good place. In Unite and Conquer, legislator Krysten Sinema shows how the future of the progressive movement is to be found in unity, alignment and partnership. Sinemas no-nonsense, concrete approach shows readers that we are all really more alike than different, and that we can get work together successfully for change when we let go of specific outcomes and focus on our shared values.
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Kyrsten Sinema is the House Democratic Caucus Assistant Leader in the Arizona state legislature. Her work there has earned numerous awards, including the 2008 Arizona Technology Council Legislator Award, 2007 Planned Parenthood Advocates Choice Award, and 2008 21st Century Democrats Award. She is also an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University and teaches for the Center for Progressive Leadership.
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Interested in starting out in politics? Read this --,
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This review is from: Unite and Conquer: How to Build Coalitions That Win and Last (BK Currents (Paperback)) (Paperback)
If someone is starting out in politics and wants to learn, from Kyrsten's experience, both how to fail at gaining legislative victories -- and MORE IMPORTANTLY how to succeed -- then this is a must-read primer. Funny at times, this is a well-written manifesto by an up-and-coming politician who's learning how to succeed in building coalitions. In fact, any reader will benefit from taking on board her ideas.
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Sensible, practical and to the point,
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Excellent book, highly recommend. Although I've bought countless books on Amazon over the past 10 years, this is the first time I feel compelled to write a review.
I love the message of this book: In order to be effective in driving positive change, you must build support from across constituencies. In order to do this, you must let go of pre-conceived notions of what successful outcomes are, and instead focus on shared values, common interests, and together agree on what success might look like. The author, Kyrsten Sinema, embodies a fresh voice in progressive politics. She's young, she's energetic, she's passionate, and she's willing to partner with anyone to achieve common goals based on her belief that we are more alike than different, and that most people involved in the political process have good intentions. Our world needs a lot of more people like that involved in the policy setting process.
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You don't have to be a politician (Even though we need good ones),
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If you have been frustrated when trying to find that thin line between standing up for what you know is right and getting things done - especially when lots of other people are involved - you'll find this little book useful.
As honest and funny as the author is, (and you will hear her voice as clear as a bell) her message is serious and direct. Change must become real. Or, it doesn't become change. And, if it is real change, your're starting out as the minority. How do you make real change a reality when you're outnumbered? Make it focused, short-term, specific, value-based. Then find the values you have in common with people who see themselves as different than you. Go where they are, meet them there. Find common cause: create coalition. If it can work in the Arizona legislature, it can work anywhere. Read it, and pass it on. Use it.
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