53 | 53 | Of equal importance, we have not managed to convince the progressive movement of this country that their choice in "Internet provider" is a political choice that must be informed by the movement's own strategic thinking. This is the crux of our recruitment message but it isn't getting through to much of the movement. When coupled with the "image of white" problem cited above, we are in danger of facing stagnating recruitment. As it is now, the people we recruit are excellent people doing great work but they are not the people our leadership would identify as "must have" members: organizations which are large and are leading critical political work. |