Affordability is dominating the discourse. What I don't like about the conversation is that it focuses almost entirely on prices—as if the only way to make life affordable is to make things cheaper. But affordability is determined by prices *and pay.* 1/

I don't know why this paper is open in my tabs, or who sent it to me, but it's important! It's about the Democrats' faith that good policy will yield political support, which appears, with some examination, to be wrong.

Biden's legacy is a divided Democratic Party. It's also the same party that nominated him.

i know we're kinda on something else right now, but for me it was Biden legacy week goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/bidens-leg...

To DOGE Or Not To DOGE Where and how can government be more efficient?

“Republican control of all three branches of government offers conservatives a window of opportunity to engage in broad reform that reduces the size of government…potentially.” @sam-workman.bsky.social @3streamsblog.bsky.social medium.com/3streams/to-...

As we move into Spring semester planning, gonna highlight this useful edited volume from @philiprocco.bsky.social and Zach Callen.

Featuring chapters from @juliaazari.bsky.social, @djgalvin.bsky.social, @chloethurston.bsky.social, @williamadler78.bsky.social, @adamsheingate.bsky.social and more

Not popularism. Not deliverism. Partyism Perhaps Democrats should consider becoming a political party?

Not popularism. Not deliverism. Partyism. Perhaps Democrats should consider becoming a political party? [Me, trying to pull a lot of different threads together] www.programmablemutter.com/p/not-popula...

Labor’s Resurgence Can Continue Despite Trump Donald Trump will do his best to undermine unions. But the labor movement still has momentum on its side and numerous opportunities to seize. Trump’s presidency has to be a time for labor action, not ...

"Sometimes going on the offense is also the best form of defense."

Good insights and data from Chris Bohner @radishresearch.bsky.social and Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social

jacobin.com/2024/11/labo...

Opinion: Democrats are finger-pointing. Does the evidence support them? Explanations for Kamala Harris' loss include racism, sexism, the economy wokeness and more. To chart a path forward, Democrats will need to move from narratives to facts.

Good stuff from Seth Masket @smotus.bsky.social

www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

The US Is a Civic Desert. To Survive, the Democratic Party Needs to Transform Itself. The Democratic Party should jettison its consultant class and move toward a local-membership model that would help to rejuvenate civic life across the country.

Not Deliverism. Not Popularism. Partyism. Pete Davis - www.thenation.com/article/poli... Ned Resnikoff resnikoff.beehiiv.com/p/the-party-... and me - goodauthority.org/news/popular... - with closely overlapping arguments today.

Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights comprehensively details alt-labor’s turn to policy and politics, provides compelling insights into the dilemmas the groups now face, and illuminates

I discuss these tensions as well in my new book on alt-labor nonprofit workers' rights groups. (www.russellsage.org/publications...)

For some excellent scholarship on nonprofit service providers as unelected representatives, see @jeremylevine.bsky.social 's work (journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....)

And also Nicole Marwell's great work (journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...).

A lot of truth in Ezra Klein's conversation with Michael Lind today about the power wielded by nonprofit service providers and their funders in Democratic party politics. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/o...

The Organizing Forum | Substack This is a substack for the Organizing Forum, an informal group of scholars who study organizing and people power. The forum is loosely organized by Ray Block, Dan Galvin, Hahrie Han, and Deva Woodly. ...

Folks here might be interested in the Organizing Forum and its Substack 👇

It's an informal group of scholars who study organizing efforts and people power launched by @djgalvin.bsky.social, @hahrie.bsky.social and @devawo.bsky.social

organizing.substack.com

#organizingsky

Here's a 20% discount for those who are interested. Promo code "Galvin" 😂 🤣

Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights comprehensively details alt-labor’s turn to policy and politics, provides compelling insights into the dilemmas the groups now face, and illuminates

My new book is out! It's called Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers' Rights. www.russellsage.org/publications...
A million thanks to the organizers and workers who generously shared their stories and insights with me, as well as to the many colleagues and students who helped along the way.

I had a similar experience. Sad but true! Too funny. 😂

👋🏻 Sharing two new pieces I've written recently reflecting on my experience in the Administration working to get more community participation in the "hidden levers" of government that can make a real difference for policy! Here's the first one, in the Forge: forgeorganizing.org/article/usin... 1/

A Grassroots Government - Boston Review Janice Fine explains how “co-enforcement”—a bold new model for upholding labor law—is linking the state to social movements.

Janice Fine explains how “co-enforcement”—a bold new model for upholding labor law—is linking the state to social movements. www.bostonreview.net/articles/a-g...

When a minimum wage increases: "Racial inequality decreases because firms disproportionately reduce callbacks to lower-quality white applicants who benefited from discrimination under lower minimum wages."
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