Here's My Political Roadmap: Part I

Now that we are fully immersed in the horrors of the Trump Regime, I might as well wax aspirational about what the political roadmap for rebuilding the country should be (in my humble opinion). My plan is based on over a decade as an advocate and community organizer, working with marginalized groups across the country and sitting in rooms with the powerful where it happens; as well as another decade as a public servant, doing the people's business from the inside out and the bottom up to repair broken systems amongst crumbling institutions.

It's not a perfect plan or a final plan. It's just a roadmap, but I think it's a pretty good one, all things considered. Here we go!

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Organizing motto:

Building a better world for everyone

Organizing strategy:

Do everything everywhere all at once and all the time

Organizing principles:

Fundamental fairness through social and economic justice

Civil rights and responsibilities for all

Growth and abundance for shared prosperity

Organizational values:

Justice

Equity

Diversity

Inclusion

Organizational tactics and methods:

Relational organizing and solidarity 

Professional advocacy and activism

Evidence-based practices

Data-driven decision-making 

Sustainable and resilient community-building

Broad-based communication

Transparency and accountability

Political and civic education

Platforms and policies:

Public safety and police reform

Housing and homelessness

Healthcare and wellness

Economic and workforce development (jobs)

Government and election reform

Public education and schools

The environment and climate change

Faith-based communities and institutions

Veterans and civil service workers

Litigation and lawfare

Jobs and infrastructure program 

Housing and homelessness

Rent stabilization and tenant protections

Healthcare, mental wellness, and substance addiction 

Arts and culture

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By the Community Advocates of San Leandro, CASL. Advocating Equity, Justice, Integrity, and Solidarity, AEJIS.

This is the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end.

Take note and take care.