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WAY TO WIN · 2021 STRATEGY

The plan to govern.

With progressives’ position of power after 2020, the original plan proposed three connected priorities: bold policy, a compelling narrative, and early organizing.

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ABOUT THESE MATERIALS

The strategy and report were published in 2020–2022. References to elections and future plans belong to those dates; new site updates appear in the blog.

THE IDEA

Winning an election was only the beginning.

The original Plan To Govern argued that passing legislation, explaining its impact, and investing in organizing should reinforce each other. Its language and dates are retained here as a record of that moment.

THE THREE PILLARS

A strategy built to work together.

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PILLAR 01

Policy

Improve people’s lives through policy and legislation.

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PILLAR 02

Narrative

Tell the story of wins and shape the public conversation.

03
PILLAR 03

Organizing

Invest early in durable state and local infrastructure.

FEATURED REPORT · 2020

Beyond Trump: A Theory of Political Transition

The report laid out a long-term argument for organizing, ideas, and political investment beyond a single election cycle.

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GO DEEPER

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The progressive era

Context for a long-term vision of structural change.

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The Democratic Party

How institutions and movements can influence a party.

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Battle of ideas

Why a shared public story matters.

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The role for donors

Investing in movements for the long term.

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NEW ON THE BLOG
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

The Plan To Govern Website Is Back Online

The website is working again. Stay tuned for new articles and updates.

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EXPLORE THE SITE

Read, question, and connect.

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