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How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good
Steve Phillips's first book, Brown Is the New White , helped shift the national conversation around race and electoral politics, earning a spot on the New York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists and launching Phillips into the upper ranks of trusted observers of the nation's changing demographics and their implications for our political future.
Now, in How We Win the Civil War , Phillips charts the way forward for progressives and people of color after four years of Trump, arguing that Democrats must recognize the nature of the fight we're in, which is a contest between democracy and white supremacy left unresolved after the Civil War. We will not overcome, Phillips writes, until we govern as though we are under attack—until we finally recognize that the time has come to finish the conquest of the Confederacy and all that it represents.
With his trademark blend of political analysis and historical argument, Phillips lays out razor-sharp prescriptions for 2022 and beyond, from increasing voter participation and demolishing racist immigration policies to reviving the Great Society programs of the 1960s—all of them geared toward strengthening a new multiracial democracy and ridding our politics of white supremacy, once and for all.
Now, in How We Win the Civil War , Phillips charts the way forward for progressives and people of color after four years of Trump, arguing that Democrats must recognize the nature of the fight we're in, which is a contest between democracy and white supremacy left unresolved after the Civil War. We will not overcome, Phillips writes, until we govern as though we are under attack—until we finally recognize that the time has come to finish the conquest of the Confederacy and all that it represents.
With his trademark blend of political analysis and historical argument, Phillips lays out razor-sharp prescriptions for 2022 and beyond, from increasing voter participation and demolishing racist immigration policies to reviving the Great Society programs of the 1960s—all of them geared toward strengthening a new multiracial democracy and ridding our politics of white supremacy, once and for all.
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Published March 12, 2024
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April 19, 2025
A very timely book for the start of the 2nd Trump term, when many of us are feeling rather hopeless about our country's direction and our means of changing it. This book was written at the start of Biden's term, so it is a bit dated and some conclusions that Phillips draws don't seem to be consistent with the results of this past election. Nevertheless, it is a compelling read that effectively walks through America's history post-civil war regarding the chilling efforts that have been undertaken to deny or obstruct the suffrage of minorities up through the present day, therefore making the case that the civil war - fought largely due to slavery - is, in fact, still being fought to this day. Following this Part I, Phillips shifts his focus to a 'liberation battle plan' that elaborates winning strategies, leveraging examples of how certain states and cities have been able to move from red to blue.
Part I is particularly disturbing, as while some of the events and actions he highlights are well known, many of them were sadly new to me and made for a very depressing read. The blatant, appalling efforts of white supremacists to retain power in the face of a changing nation are absolutely shameless, and are harbingers for Trump's current tactics. The continuity is striking, making it difficult for anyone with this information to excuse them as being post-racial and principled. "From the civil war itself to the January 2021 insurrection, the white nationalist response to democratic defeat has been to attempt to destroy American institutions and shred our national agreements." He structures this section by revisiting each event/action through the framework of the 'white supremacist playbook' that includes: (1) never give an inch, (2) ruthlessly rewrite the laws, (3) distort public opinion, (4) silently sanction terrorism, and (5) play the long game.
Part II is similarly structured, taking this time a place-based approach, highlighting how areas such as Georgia, Virginia, Texas, and San Diego were able to elect democrats after decades of conservative power. For each case study, he outlines how they implemented a strategy involving: (1) invest in level 5 leaders, (2) build strong civic engagement organizations, (3) develop detailed, data-driven plans, and (4) play the long game. As I noted above, while some of the content here - particularly the optimism on demographic change towards a new progressive majority - seems dated, these are very relevant lessons that we should all take to heart to fight against the current administration and ensure we can retake the levers of power in future elections.
I thought that the examples of community organizing and get-out-the-vote efforts were wonderful, and I loved how he emphasizes how mass advertising is largely a waste of money. Instead, community organizing with personal touches can help to build trust and motivation to vote. These include listening to peoples' opinions on critical priorities, fighting for these priorities on their behalf, and reporting back to them on progress.
As a current Virginia resident who is making the state his home for the foreseeable future, I found the Virginia story particularly compelling. As the former seat of the confederacy, organizations like the New Virginia Majority have made strong inroads in minority communities to turn the state largely blue, despite the recent setback of the Trumpian Youngkin's election as governor, after his campaign stoked irrational fear through misinformation. NVM actually served as a roadmap for Stacey Abrams' efforts in Georgia. While it is clear that there remains a ton to be done, including in the states presented, such stories on the huge progress that has been made show that there is reason for optimism and provide us with a call for action in these stark times.
With that said, I do think the author is sometimes overly dismissive of the real need to compromise on some policies to appeal to centrist voters. While indeed, there are many compromises in American history that should never have been made and have proven problematic in restricting the civil rights of millions of Americans. And Phillips sets out clearly how white nationalism continues to this day and must be strongly opposed. I have no doubt that much of Trump's voter base is either hostile to changing demographics, or at the least accommodating to such views and policies. When policies being promoted clearly are meant to disenfranchise groups, I agree with Phillips: "Compromise is self-defeating when both parties aren't negotiating in good faith." I acknowledge that the scary racist pushback to progressive movements, and even to a fairly centrist president such as Obama, does make for compelling evidence.
Yet, when we are talking about economic and immigration policies, for example, I think this view is too simplistic as there are real concerns of people elsewhere on the political spectrum that may merit consideration and compromise. I think appealing exclusively to the left of the democratic party has proven to be an ineffective electoral strategy (see how Trump picked up voter share from minority groups and the youth across the board). Instead, I buy into a strategy that seeks to demonstrate how democrats can make policies and institutions work for everyone, including at the local level, which can then help bring more people to our side. As an example, we have had too much (well-intentioned) regulation with competing priorities that can often get in the way of the achievement of core programs, such as the example of expansion of access to broadband during the Biden administration.
I also don't think that his policy solutions in the epilogue would be politically feasible. It would indeed be ideal to be able to redress past wrongs through providing minorities with a leg up, such as those which white people already receive through intergenerational wealth, etc. Yet I think the past 10 years has shown us that pursuing such policies that directly benefit a racial group will not be a winning strategy. Instead, I support pursuing policies that seek to ensure equality of opportunity and provide means-tested redistributive policies (based on income, for example), which would likely prove more politically-acceptable means to achieving the same ends. Minorities would still benefit most from such policies, yet they reduce the saliency of racial identity.
I would acknowledge, however, that I am not a member of a minority group, and I therefore lack the lived experiences that would certainly lead to a different perspective on our history and path forward.
In sum, this is a great thought-provoking book that factually walks through difficult chapters of our history, while providing valid strategies on how best to pursue a country that better lives up to our ideals.
Part I is particularly disturbing, as while some of the events and actions he highlights are well known, many of them were sadly new to me and made for a very depressing read. The blatant, appalling efforts of white supremacists to retain power in the face of a changing nation are absolutely shameless, and are harbingers for Trump's current tactics. The continuity is striking, making it difficult for anyone with this information to excuse them as being post-racial and principled. "From the civil war itself to the January 2021 insurrection, the white nationalist response to democratic defeat has been to attempt to destroy American institutions and shred our national agreements." He structures this section by revisiting each event/action through the framework of the 'white supremacist playbook' that includes: (1) never give an inch, (2) ruthlessly rewrite the laws, (3) distort public opinion, (4) silently sanction terrorism, and (5) play the long game.
Part II is similarly structured, taking this time a place-based approach, highlighting how areas such as Georgia, Virginia, Texas, and San Diego were able to elect democrats after decades of conservative power. For each case study, he outlines how they implemented a strategy involving: (1) invest in level 5 leaders, (2) build strong civic engagement organizations, (3) develop detailed, data-driven plans, and (4) play the long game. As I noted above, while some of the content here - particularly the optimism on demographic change towards a new progressive majority - seems dated, these are very relevant lessons that we should all take to heart to fight against the current administration and ensure we can retake the levers of power in future elections.
I thought that the examples of community organizing and get-out-the-vote efforts were wonderful, and I loved how he emphasizes how mass advertising is largely a waste of money. Instead, community organizing with personal touches can help to build trust and motivation to vote. These include listening to peoples' opinions on critical priorities, fighting for these priorities on their behalf, and reporting back to them on progress.
As a current Virginia resident who is making the state his home for the foreseeable future, I found the Virginia story particularly compelling. As the former seat of the confederacy, organizations like the New Virginia Majority have made strong inroads in minority communities to turn the state largely blue, despite the recent setback of the Trumpian Youngkin's election as governor, after his campaign stoked irrational fear through misinformation. NVM actually served as a roadmap for Stacey Abrams' efforts in Georgia. While it is clear that there remains a ton to be done, including in the states presented, such stories on the huge progress that has been made show that there is reason for optimism and provide us with a call for action in these stark times.
With that said, I do think the author is sometimes overly dismissive of the real need to compromise on some policies to appeal to centrist voters. While indeed, there are many compromises in American history that should never have been made and have proven problematic in restricting the civil rights of millions of Americans. And Phillips sets out clearly how white nationalism continues to this day and must be strongly opposed. I have no doubt that much of Trump's voter base is either hostile to changing demographics, or at the least accommodating to such views and policies. When policies being promoted clearly are meant to disenfranchise groups, I agree with Phillips: "Compromise is self-defeating when both parties aren't negotiating in good faith." I acknowledge that the scary racist pushback to progressive movements, and even to a fairly centrist president such as Obama, does make for compelling evidence.
Yet, when we are talking about economic and immigration policies, for example, I think this view is too simplistic as there are real concerns of people elsewhere on the political spectrum that may merit consideration and compromise. I think appealing exclusively to the left of the democratic party has proven to be an ineffective electoral strategy (see how Trump picked up voter share from minority groups and the youth across the board). Instead, I buy into a strategy that seeks to demonstrate how democrats can make policies and institutions work for everyone, including at the local level, which can then help bring more people to our side. As an example, we have had too much (well-intentioned) regulation with competing priorities that can often get in the way of the achievement of core programs, such as the example of expansion of access to broadband during the Biden administration.
I also don't think that his policy solutions in the epilogue would be politically feasible. It would indeed be ideal to be able to redress past wrongs through providing minorities with a leg up, such as those which white people already receive through intergenerational wealth, etc. Yet I think the past 10 years has shown us that pursuing such policies that directly benefit a racial group will not be a winning strategy. Instead, I support pursuing policies that seek to ensure equality of opportunity and provide means-tested redistributive policies (based on income, for example), which would likely prove more politically-acceptable means to achieving the same ends. Minorities would still benefit most from such policies, yet they reduce the saliency of racial identity.
I would acknowledge, however, that I am not a member of a minority group, and I therefore lack the lived experiences that would certainly lead to a different perspective on our history and path forward.
In sum, this is a great thought-provoking book that factually walks through difficult chapters of our history, while providing valid strategies on how best to pursue a country that better lives up to our ideals.
May 24, 2024
Not sure I gave this full chance, and will go back to read later, but it just didn't hold interest at this time.
I need to give Steve another chance though because I loved the title and feel it has more than I was able to glean initially, but I read it at a very busy time, and likely didn't give it its due.
I need to give Steve another chance though because I loved the title and feel it has more than I was able to glean initially, but I read it at a very busy time, and likely didn't give it its due.
April 4, 2025
The first half is a very harrowing and in depth examination of the culture and politics of white supremacy that preceded the civil war and persist to this day that was quite hard to read at some points. And as someone who reads about the history of white supremacy in this country quite often, I even learned several things I didn’t know.
The second half I have more complicated feelings about, as it outlines some pretty interesting and positive successes of progressive politics and leadership (we love you Stacy Abrams). I’m a black person so I understand the presence of Obama in this book is more about what his election represents (he is a war criminal and also the first non-white president of the United States and that is always going to make him a very nuanced and complex political figure) I will always remember him being elected the first time and I remember the second time even better, my parents crying because they believed we were finally living in a new multi racial America. Obviously we have all come to realize that was not quite true not just because of Obamas actions abroad but also the subsequent election of an actual white supremacist to White House. But it cannot be understated the effect that for the very first time it made little black kids all over this country really believe that they could be anything they want including the president. This book is not interested in the nuance of Obama or Joe Biden or Kamala Harris as political actors, and it is almost entirely limited to American domestic politics.
It’s very myopic in that it focuses on how (some) democrats are working in service of ending white supremacy in the United States and makes no mention about how (some of) those same democrats when they were in office perpetuated and contributed to white supremacy worldwide (including but not limited to the support of the genocide in Gaza).
It’s a worthwhile read and definitely gives you some hope about the future of the politics of this country, and some beautiful examples of progressives fighting the good fight for democracy. It reminds you that this is a long game, and if the slow climb to progress helps less people suffer and brings us closer to true democracy, it’s worth it. I do believe theoretically the Democratic Party needs a full overhaul, but this is not a perfect world and we are at what may be America’s most critical moment, and the more progressives that we can get into the party, the better things will get. It’s not the time to just throw your hands up and insist that both parties are the same, so if you’re one of the people who says that, definitely read this book because it will beat you over the head with how untrue that statement is.
But if you’re looking for discussion (or even really any mention) of the damage the American empire has done to other countries, this just isn’t the book for that.
The second half I have more complicated feelings about, as it outlines some pretty interesting and positive successes of progressive politics and leadership (we love you Stacy Abrams). I’m a black person so I understand the presence of Obama in this book is more about what his election represents (he is a war criminal and also the first non-white president of the United States and that is always going to make him a very nuanced and complex political figure) I will always remember him being elected the first time and I remember the second time even better, my parents crying because they believed we were finally living in a new multi racial America. Obviously we have all come to realize that was not quite true not just because of Obamas actions abroad but also the subsequent election of an actual white supremacist to White House. But it cannot be understated the effect that for the very first time it made little black kids all over this country really believe that they could be anything they want including the president. This book is not interested in the nuance of Obama or Joe Biden or Kamala Harris as political actors, and it is almost entirely limited to American domestic politics.
It’s very myopic in that it focuses on how (some) democrats are working in service of ending white supremacy in the United States and makes no mention about how (some of) those same democrats when they were in office perpetuated and contributed to white supremacy worldwide (including but not limited to the support of the genocide in Gaza).
It’s a worthwhile read and definitely gives you some hope about the future of the politics of this country, and some beautiful examples of progressives fighting the good fight for democracy. It reminds you that this is a long game, and if the slow climb to progress helps less people suffer and brings us closer to true democracy, it’s worth it. I do believe theoretically the Democratic Party needs a full overhaul, but this is not a perfect world and we are at what may be America’s most critical moment, and the more progressives that we can get into the party, the better things will get. It’s not the time to just throw your hands up and insist that both parties are the same, so if you’re one of the people who says that, definitely read this book because it will beat you over the head with how untrue that statement is.
But if you’re looking for discussion (or even really any mention) of the damage the American empire has done to other countries, this just isn’t the book for that.
November 28, 2024
Steve Phillips's engaging and optimistic "How We Win the Civil War" has two parts: part one focuses on the legacy of white supremacy in the US and how the work of Reconstruction has never finished, and part two is about organizing efforts in red/purple areas to change political power.
In each section, he employs a schema to connect the time periods of places discussed. In part one, he elaborates upon the white supremacist playbook of (1) never give an inch, (2) ruthlessly rewrite the laws, (3) distort public opinion, (4) silently sanction terrorism, and (5) play the long game. It shows how the legacy of the Confederacy is very much here in the present and isn't as far back historically as we might think. In section two, he outlines his "liberation battle plan" (i.e., "how we win"): (1) invest in level 5 leaders, (2) build strong civic engagement organizations, (3) develop detailed, data-driven plans, and (4) play the long game (if they're already playing the long game, so do we). These frameworks give the book a well-flowing structure and help drill in the main points through repetition and connection.
His case studies are efforts to change the face of political power in Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Virginia,a and San Diego. They are most helpful for a specific type of place: the purple area that can become blue through investing in greater political power in communities of color that need to turn out at higher rates. That doesn't mean that its utility ends there (there are many great lessons to learn from organizing efforts), but it is mainly a fight about partisan control than it is about ideological control within a party (although it isn't absent of that).
I would be fascinated to hear Steve Phillips's post-election reflections. The book has a lot of optimism about the potentials of these grassroots organizations, but the recent election underscored more the argument for "why the Civil War isn't over" than the "we can win" argument (and also showed the limits of demographic destiny arguments). But beyond the voters who moved to Trump, many voters simply stayed home, and the organizations that he chronicles will be vital to re-engaging such voters.
In each section, he employs a schema to connect the time periods of places discussed. In part one, he elaborates upon the white supremacist playbook of (1) never give an inch, (2) ruthlessly rewrite the laws, (3) distort public opinion, (4) silently sanction terrorism, and (5) play the long game. It shows how the legacy of the Confederacy is very much here in the present and isn't as far back historically as we might think. In section two, he outlines his "liberation battle plan" (i.e., "how we win"): (1) invest in level 5 leaders, (2) build strong civic engagement organizations, (3) develop detailed, data-driven plans, and (4) play the long game (if they're already playing the long game, so do we). These frameworks give the book a well-flowing structure and help drill in the main points through repetition and connection.
His case studies are efforts to change the face of political power in Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Virginia,a and San Diego. They are most helpful for a specific type of place: the purple area that can become blue through investing in greater political power in communities of color that need to turn out at higher rates. That doesn't mean that its utility ends there (there are many great lessons to learn from organizing efforts), but it is mainly a fight about partisan control than it is about ideological control within a party (although it isn't absent of that).
I would be fascinated to hear Steve Phillips's post-election reflections. The book has a lot of optimism about the potentials of these grassroots organizations, but the recent election underscored more the argument for "why the Civil War isn't over" than the "we can win" argument (and also showed the limits of demographic destiny arguments). But beyond the voters who moved to Trump, many voters simply stayed home, and the organizations that he chronicles will be vital to re-engaging such voters.
November 16, 2024
Like other readers, I was excited by the title. But while part one was an important explanation of the history of American White Supremacy and how racists have fought to maintain it for the last 150+ years, the author's plan for "Winning The Civil War" as laid out in part two is focused entirely on helping the Democrats win more elections.
However, after more than a year of Genocide in Gaza, followed by the most tone deaf, "Let Them Eat Cake" campaign to ever be run by a Democrat, openly weaponizing blackness in service of White Supremacy and leading to their worst defeat for 20 years, it's become painfully obvious to everyone who actually wants to "End White Supremacy For Good" that the Democrats are part of the problem, not the solution. That persuading black people to vote for the Blue Corporate Puppet & Zio-Nazi War Criminal instead of the Red one is merely delaying America's decline into Fascism and giving it a 'Black Lives Matter' Pride Flag. And that instead, breaking up the Corporate Duopoly by empowering a third party, along with grass roots organising, mutual aid and direct action are the only real, practical way forward.
However, after more than a year of Genocide in Gaza, followed by the most tone deaf, "Let Them Eat Cake" campaign to ever be run by a Democrat, openly weaponizing blackness in service of White Supremacy and leading to their worst defeat for 20 years, it's become painfully obvious to everyone who actually wants to "End White Supremacy For Good" that the Democrats are part of the problem, not the solution. That persuading black people to vote for the Blue Corporate Puppet & Zio-Nazi War Criminal instead of the Red one is merely delaying America's decline into Fascism and giving it a 'Black Lives Matter' Pride Flag. And that instead, breaking up the Corporate Duopoly by empowering a third party, along with grass roots organising, mutual aid and direct action are the only real, practical way forward.
August 21, 2024
3.5! Honestly this book and the work it describes re: voter engagement resonated a lot with the work I do and was unexpectedly relatable in terms of the county-wide strategies I implement and the terminology used. I really liked learning about the “Level 5 leaders” and wish we had more of those leading my workplace lol. I also liked how this book outlined how ridiculous and counterintuitive it is to try to “compromise” with people who genuinely want to oppress you.
I do wish there was more time spent dissecting specific policies like the UBI and how specific solutions like that can unite progressives en masse. Some of the case studies got a little redundant for me, but I also understand that the author had a specific literary structure that he was trying to stay consistent with. Overall, a little dry but I prob would have rated it higher if it hadn’t made me feel like I was doing unexpected professional development in my free time.
**Also sorry for the long review. I had a lotttt of time to kill on my Frontier flight with no wifi and no snacks**
I do wish there was more time spent dissecting specific policies like the UBI and how specific solutions like that can unite progressives en masse. Some of the case studies got a little redundant for me, but I also understand that the author had a specific literary structure that he was trying to stay consistent with. Overall, a little dry but I prob would have rated it higher if it hadn’t made me feel like I was doing unexpected professional development in my free time.
**Also sorry for the long review. I had a lotttt of time to kill on my Frontier flight with no wifi and no snacks**
October 3, 2024
How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good by Steve Phillips is a fascinating take on the current political landscape of the United States. Phillips tracks and explains how the Confederacy has morphed over time in the United States. How We Win the Civil War draws a direct line between the Civil War and modern day White Supremacy ideas. There are moments in the early chapters that feel hopeless yet were intriguing enough to keep me interested. I nodded along at times, felt skeptical at other times, and learned a bit along the way. In the second part of the How We Win the Civil War, Phillips examines various movements in several states aimed at civic engagement and voting as well as encouraging people to run for office that the people can feel excited about. Phillips demonstrates how these organizations strategize to achieve their goals. How We Win the Civil War takes a realistic yet hopeful approach to creating a more inclusive and caring society that will finally truly bring equality and community through political activism.
November 14, 2024
Stunning, enlightening, terrifying and practical. I cannot reccomend this book strongly enough to anyone who wonders how we got here, politically, and how we might possibly angle toward a different future. It's not "woke," it's "wake the F***-up, PEOPLE!" Part 1 is how we got here, filled with history and anecdotes and a timeline from the end of the Civil War, 1865, to present day Confederacy/ White Nationalism that is alive and well. I am usually a fiction-reader, so when I picked up this book (and subsequently could hardly put it down) I was surprised at how this history was told in such relatable form. Part 2 is a battle plan for changing course - to be read especially by anyone who still has the vision and the will (or desire to be inspired) to stand for the ideals of compassion and equality and against 159 years of subversion of a social order that includes everyone, not just white men.
September 8, 2024
Very well written political book. The first section covers the history of our white supremist nationalist country. The second half covers brave, insightful, determined people to flip the white supremist nationalist strangle hold on our country.
The book is inspiring but also depressing. An inch is won and two inches are taken back. I am beginning to think there is not much hope for our country.
Excerpts from the book : Effective leadership is those who engage in organization-building, mobilizing, formulation of tactics and strategy, and articulation of a movement's purpose and goals to participants and the larger society.
The book is inspiring but also depressing. An inch is won and two inches are taken back. I am beginning to think there is not much hope for our country.
Excerpts from the book : Effective leadership is those who engage in organization-building, mobilizing, formulation of tactics and strategy, and articulation of a movement's purpose and goals to participants and the larger society.
October 20, 2024
These are our marching orders. Do you really want a good life? That requires commitment, for the long haul, to engaging in civic life, talking to your politicians about what you want, supporting those politicians to do the work to get what you want (including $$$), holding them accountable, and doing it all over again tomorrow. It's a duty and a chore, like cooking and washing dishes. You can't eat without doing those chores, and we can't have a good life without civic duty. Schedule it, keep it to what you can handle with your busy schedules, but treat it like a necessity. We all depend on it.
September 22, 2024
I think I am not the target audience. It's good for what it's doing. It has a really good history of the civil war and the confederate's long term strategies to maintain their twisted way of life, but I learned nearly all of it in my public school and in first day (Sunday) school and Young Friends retreats. Let me be clear: that will not be the normal experience of people reading this book, but I'm not normal.
The ending ⅓ of the book really engaged me since it was about the fight against American fascism, voter suppression, etc. but I was really looking for a book just on that.
The ending ⅓ of the book really engaged me since it was about the fight against American fascism, voter suppression, etc. but I was really looking for a book just on that.
June 30, 2024
I heard the author speak at the Bay Area Book Festival and was intrigued by the premise that our Civil War had never ended. The book is in two parts - Part One tracing the power of white supremacy in our country and Part Two giving concrete examples of people/organizations who have broken the mold and pushed forward the work towards a multiracial democracy.
July 1, 2024
Phillips’ shares insightful analysis of the current status of racial attitudes. He weaves in relevant history and how it continues to impact the American reality. The case studies, which cover NC, California and Texas, make for a compelling and hopeful read. This book brings assurance that many smart folks have made change their lifelong mission.
July 16, 2024
A very thorough look at how progressives have flipped purple and red states to blue through careful, long term planning, local organizing and a deep attention to data. It is a hopeful book and I appreciated the stories in it.
September 21, 2024
It's a scary reality that the Civil War never ended, but just evolved into pervasive parts of our democracy.
I wish the author would have included Dearborn, MI or some other Muslim Community as part of his case.study on change.
I wish the author would have included Dearborn, MI or some other Muslim Community as part of his case.study on change.
July 24, 2025
very good book. Unfortunate timing to read it though. the whole book is about how racist America is but there's hope now because we voted out the racist president and Biden is in office now.... but I'm reading it in 2025 and the racist president is back. :(
July 23, 2024
Solid read for sure
August 14, 2024
An essential reading for the times. Showcases the Confederate better plan, and The Liberation battle plan to combat it.
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