""The next two years will be full of debates about how to put the progress back in progressive," said Derek Kaufman, a philanthropist and former executive at J.P. Morgan Chase and Citadel who founded the nonprofit in 2023."
""But a compelling message isn't enough: Leaders also need a policy plan that won't repeat previous failures.""
"Kaufman aims to expand the lens of abundance to as many policy areas as possible. So far, much of the debate has been focused on issues such as housing and making it easier to get building permits."
"Many Biden White House officials believe that although center-left Joe Biden won the Democratic nomination and eventually the White House in 2020, progressives affiliated with leaders such as Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) won the battle over policy and staff during Biden's tenure."
Pro-Abundance forces are becoming influential in shaping Democratic policies, advocating for a focus on issues such as housing, healthcare, and immigration. The Inclusive Abundance Initiative plans to commission policy papers to address these areas. Derek Kaufman emphasizes the need for a compelling message paired with a solid policy plan to avoid past failures. The Democratic Party is currently navigating two significant contests: the presidential nomination and the future agenda, with various groups emerging to influence the party's direction.
Read at Axios
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]