Some basic inaugural discussion about goals?

[Chathamization]

14. I think existing progressive groups like the DFA or WFP are a good place to start.

These groups are already working on this, so we might as well take advantage of existing networks, and encourage people to join.

Working inside the state parties can be very useful (I think most of the DNC comes from the state parties), but the problem I’ve found with that is that almost no one pays attention to state party politics. A small group of dedicated progressives could make a huge difference (and, I imagine, take over the party in most places). But one huge problem is getting even a small group together.

Ballot initiatives and candidates are good because they have the possibility of getting more publicity and connecting more activists. Locally, at least, it seems that having a few big pushes each year has done a good job at keeping progressive networks active.