The first task in teaching is to bring to consciousness what the students already believe by virtue of their personal experiences about themselves and society. Paul Wellstone bringconsciousnessexperience Change image and share on social
There are three critical ingredients to democratic renewal and progressive change in America: good public policy, grassroots organizing and electoral politics. Paul Wellstone americachangecritical Change image and share on social
The kind of national goal we ought to be thinking about is way beyond national product - it is how do we as a nation help our children be the best kinds of people they could possibly be? Paul Wellstone childgoalkind Change image and share on social
It is the belief that extremes and excesses of inequality must be reduced so that each person is free to fully develop his or her full potential. This is why we take precious time out of our lives and give it to politics. Paul Wellstone beliefdevelopexcess share on social
When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action. Paul Wellstone actionamericanapathy Change image and share on social
What the poor, the weak, and the inarticulate desperately require is power, organization, and a sense of identity and purpose, not rarefied advice of political scientists. Paul Wellstone advicedesperatelyidentity Change image and share on social
I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not as an ideal, but as a real test of community organization. Without leadership development, community organizations do not have staying power. Paul Wellstone communityconfidencedevelopment Change image and share on social
