New Strategies for Political Empowerment
Complete title is “New Strategies for Political Empowerment - Building a Progressive Majority for the 1990's.” A discussion sponsored by the… read more
Complete title is “New Strategies for Political Empowerment - Building a Progressive Majority for the 1990's.” A discussion sponsored by the National Rainbow Coalition. What themes and strategies could win in the next election for progressive candidates and issues? Accurate vote counts and eligible voters based on the most recent census were discussed so that minorities had a chance at fair representation. Continued organization, criminal justice issues,drug addiction, education and healthcare. Rev. Jesse Jackson also spoke on the success of the Rainbow Coalition and all the recent global political changes. close
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- Chip Burson Vice President Bradford Group
- Lydia Camarillo Program Director Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Steve Cobble Executive Director Keep Hope Alive
- Ivanhoe Donaldson President Datafacts Resources
- Gregory T. Moore Executive Director Citizen Education Fund
- Jamie Raskin General Counsel National Rainbow Coalition
- Steve White Manager Daniels Mayoral Campaign (New Haven, CT)
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