This is my first diary, so be gentle. I just wanted to share something with the DailyKos community that comes from someone who has been working on progressive issues for four decades.
David Cohen has been working for social justice for most of his life. He has been a consistent voice for civil rights, anti-poverty and reforming U.S. political processes by eliminating abuses of power and the corrupting influence of money on American politics. He served as president of Common Cause from 1975-81 and is now Co-Chair of the Advocacy Institute Board and one of its two founders.
David recently gave an online talk about the lessons that he has learned in his years as a social justice advocate and there are some great takeaways for advancing the progressive cause.
Here is the link for his talks
I just wanted to share some highlights of his important insights. More after the flip.
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