By by Mike Parker This article is based on a talk given by the author at the recent Future of Left/Independent Politics Electoral Action conference in Chicago, May 2-4, 2015.
Those of us who want to see progressive social change in America view electoral activity not as end by itself, but as an important tool. Electoral activities serve three purposes:
Effecting change through the government or state. While we understand that government is not truly independent of the strong social forces in our society, it is…

Source: Building Power through Electoral Efforts: Approaches to Independent Political Action