Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 with Leah Greenberg
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Jan 7, 2025 Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, shares her insights on grassroots political organizing in response to the impending second inauguration of Donald Trump. She discusses the origins and impact of Indivisible, emphasizing community engagement and accountability for elected officials. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic narratives and coalition-building to resist controversial legislation. Greenberg also reflects on the successes and challenges of past political strategies, stressing the need for unity among progressives in today’s complex landscape.
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Local Organizing
- Organize locally and pressure your elected officials.
- This can influence their decisions or create political consequences.
Initial Democratic Response
- Democrats initially showed willingness to compromise with Trump after the 2016 election.
- Grassroots organizing pushed them toward a resistance stance.
Schumer Protests
- Grassroots protests, including those by Indivisible, targeted Chuck Schumer.
- These protests influenced Schumer's shift to a resistance posture.