We may repeat the awful revolutionary history of the 20th century because of the vulnerability of social movements to demagoguery. Todd Gitlin 20thawfulcentury Change image and share on social
Some fine day, Democrats may figure out how to get on the right side of the value divide - how to define America as a place of the common good and not a playground of the strong. Todd Gitlin americacommonday Change image and share on social
I am a realist as well as an idealist, and I think that it is incumbent upon those of us in opposition to try to work within what are always arduous circumstances to stretch the limits of the possible. Todd Gitlin arduouscircumstanceidealist share on social
The manufacture of desire isn't at the heart - if it isn't absurd to speak of a heart - of the media torrent. Chronic dissatisfaction is at the heart of the matter. Todd Gitlin absurdchronicdesire Change image and share on social
My book is focused on the power of the American state, not least because the government of the United States governs so much that the case could be made that everybody around the world ought to have a vote in determining some of its policies. Todd Gitlin americanbookcase share on social
To win power anywhere you have to convince people that you can do something for them. Todd Gitlin convincepeoplepower Change image and share on social
My position is not that John Kerry is either Jesus Christ or the prophet Mohammad. My position is that John Kerry is the possibility of restarting politics. Todd Gitlin christjesusjohn Change image and share on social
It's an old anarchist dream that people can take care of their own lives. Todd Gitlin anarchistcaredream Change image and share on social
Sure, I've often been misrepresented - anyone frequently quoted has this experience. Todd Gitlin experiencefrequentlyhave Change image and share on social
The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought - at least by Americans - in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. Todd Gitlin americanbushdemocratic Change image and share on social
