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Fusing Race and Class: Winning Elections and Saving America

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Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America

by Ian Haney López

4.6 out of 5

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In the face of growing inequality and division, this book offers a powerful solution: fuse race and class to win elections and save America. By uniting people from all walks of life, we can create a more just and equitable society for all.

The Power of Fusion

Fusion is the key to winning elections and taking back the reins of democracy. When we fuse race and class, we create a powerful force that can overcome any obstacle. We can build a coalition of voters that is too big to ignore, and we can win elections at every level of government.

Fusion is not just about winning elections. It is also about building a better future for all Americans. When we fuse race and class, we create a more just and equitable society for all. We can end poverty, reduce inequality, and create a more sustainable economy.

How to Fuse Race and Class

Fusing race and class is not always easy, but it is essential for winning elections and saving America. Here are a few tips on how to do it:

Start with a shared vision. What do you want to achieve for your community? What are your goals for America? Once you have a shared vision, you can start to build a coalition of people who are willing to work together to make it a reality.
Find common ground. What issues are important to both racial and working-class voters? Focus on these issues and find ways to address them that benefit everyone.
Build relationships. Get to know people from different backgrounds and walks of life. Build relationships with community leaders, activists, and elected officials. These relationships will be invaluable when it comes time to campaign for office.
Organize and mobilize. Once you have a coalition of supporters, you need to organize and mobilize them to vote. This means registering voters, getting out the vote, and making sure that your supporters are heard on Election Day.

Fusing Race and Class in Action

There are many examples of fusion in action. In 2016, for example, the Movement for Black Lives and the Fight for 15 joined forces to launch the "Fusion Movement." This movement brought together racial and working-class voters to fight for economic justice and an end to police brutality.

The Fusion Movement was successful in winning several key elections, including the election of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Congress. AOC is a powerful example of what can be achieved when race and class are fused. She is a working-class Latina who represents a district that is majority-white and working-class.

AOC's victory is a testament to the power of fusion. It shows that when we unite people from all walks of life, we can win elections and make a real difference in the world.

Fusing race and class is essential for winning elections and saving America. By uniting people from all walks of life, we can create a more just and equitable society for all. Let's join together to build a future that works for everyone.

Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America

by Ian Haney López

4.6 out of 5