Why we should care about the battle for “hegemony.”
The activists who took over the city hall of Catalonia’s capital have changed one of Europe’s preeminent cities for good, while also confronting the limits of being in power.
By understanding how mainstream political culture co-opts elected officials, grassroots groups can help them resist.
While Republicans have used legislative majorities at the state level to undermine social movement opposition, the Democratic Party has too often failed to implement changes that bolster grassroots power.