Challenges in U.S. Political Movements

This chapter explores the structural challenges of political movements in the United States, contrasting the grassroots efforts of the MAGA movement with the fragmented Democratic Party. It critiques the ineffectiveness of smaller parties and emphasizes the necessity of building a faction within the Democratic Party while addressing systemic issues undermining democracy, including the influence of money and the Electoral College. The discussion underscores the importance of grassroots activism, particularly among younger generations and organized labor, in responding to rising authoritarianism and advocating for meaningful political change.