1984

[Chathamization]

48. Yes, exactly. Taking back the party at the local level is extremely important. We do not have to sit

back and accept bad candidates and a bad leadership. The problem is, most people ignore local politics entirely, and of the few who pay attention to local races, many do so for the wrong reasons. For example, the upcoming election is here is going to be pretty important, but just about no one I talk to (outside of local activists) is paying attention. We saw the same thing with the primary in April. People have to start to understand that politics isn’t just something you watch, it’s something you’re actively involved with the results reflecting your choices (the choice for many being don’t pay attention and don’t vote).

There’s a ton of stuff that can be done at the local level – higher minimum wages, universal healthcare, infrastructure, free college education, fighting climate change, etc.(and these things are being done in some jurisdictions). And like you said, a strong local structure is what is needed for national change.