Authoritarianism isn’t always obvious. Sometimes, it infects an organization slowly, progressing for years before members realize (or admit) what has happened. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling that something just isn’t right with your organization’s leadership, think back to the last time a member criticized the organization. How did the leaders respond? Did theyContinue reading “Signs Your Organization is Authoritarian (Part 1: Deflecting Criticism)”
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Why ballot box commentary cannot work
This is a follow-up to my report yesterday that the Green Party of Canada has added partisan messaging to their ballots for this year’s convention. It’s not necessary to read that post first, but it provides a real-world example of this phenomenon, if you would like to see one. For anybody who has even briefly observedContinue reading “Why ballot box commentary cannot work”
Green Party of Canada Includes Partisan Comments on Internal Ballots
(Update August 22: For a follow-up comparing the outcome of the vote to the ballot comments, see Green Party vote result mirrors partisan ballot comments.) (Update June 21: For a follow-up post explaining in detail the problems with ballot-box commentary, see Why ballot box commentary cannot work.) Today I received some surprising news from friends of mineContinue reading “Green Party of Canada Includes Partisan Comments on Internal Ballots”
Saul Bottcher 