If a multiracial citizen's coalition were in place, it would have the muscle to pressure national public officials to consider seriously the interests of ordinary citizens when such issues are debated.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A coalition of multiracial citizens would have enough power to force officials to consider ordinary people's interests.
- In plain terms
- United citizens can pressure officials to care about everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Build diverse coalitions to gain political power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds coalitions together?
- How can unity be sustained?
Another view
Multiracial coalitions often face internal disagreements that weaken their impact.
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