Unite and Conquer
Subtitle
How to Build Coalitions That Win and Last
Old-school divide-and-conquer tactics — demonizing opponents, frightening voters, refusing to compromise — may make us feel good about the purity of our ideals, but it’s no way to get anything done. Worse, this approach betrays some of the most cherished ideals of the progressive movement: inclusion, reason, justice, and hope.
Illuminated by examples from her own work and a host of campaigns across the country, Kyrsten Sinema shows how to forge connections — both personal and political — with seemingly unlikely allies and define our values, interests and objectives in ways that broaden our range of potential partners and expand our tactical options. With irreverent humor, enthralling campaign stories and solid, practical advice, Sinema enables us to move past “politics as war” and build support for progressive causes on the foundation of our common humanity.
Bio
Kyrsten Sinema is a U.S. senator from Arizona, serving since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the U.S. representative from Arizona's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. She previously served in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature. She earned a Master of Social Work (1999), J.D. (2004) and PhD in justice studies (2012) from ASU.
Praise for this book
Kyrsten Sinema’s down-to-earth, funny and insightful wit is a great match for her practical lessons. 'Unite and Conquer' goes to the very heart of what progressive politics needs — a good dose of learning how to work with others, sprinkled with humor and grace, from a truly remarkable woman.
Celinda Lake President, Lake Research Partners
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in winning those campaigns that are supposed to be unwinnable.
Joe Solmonese President, Human Rights Campaign
