It’s almost 2022, and Republicans nationwide are executing their favorite political play again—stir fauxrage about some random issue to get red candidates into races, voters to the polls, and grab power under the guise of “saving America’s children.” The latest issue? Critical Race Theory. The same people who think creationism belongs in schools and comprehensive sex ed doesn’t—now want to make damn sure that information about structural racism—and people of color’s perspectives on race—stay miles away from their kids’ curricula. And by highlighting the divisive vs. inclusive aspects of the theory, they’re stoking fears well beyond their base of white evangelicals--into the independent voters who handed Obama, Biden, and countless local and state Democrats their victories over the last several years. If they’re successful, they could shift the balance of power toward Republicans and harm our public schools in one fell swoop.
Four Years
This week, we’re celebrating four years of The Guerrilla Politic, and what a wild ride it has been! We’ve empowered people to run for office or make a difference in their communities with professional, curated marketing. We’ve given grassroots campaigns and organizations the tools to compete with competitors bankrolled by corporate donors. Most importantly, we’ve mobilized voters, candidates, and activists and, in a time of political and social turmoil, refused to let despair win. There have been so many unbelievable moments over the past four years, but some of my favorite include…
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Local Entrepreneur Adrienne Pickett Chosen for Prestigious Tory Burch Foundation’s Annual Fellows Program
DETROIT, Mich: Monday, June 30, 2021 -- Local entrepreneur Adrienne Pickett, owner of The Guerrilla Politic, has been selected as one of the 50 early-stage women entrepreneurs by the prestigious Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program.