Brian Miller

If during the State of the Union address, you were more moved by Obama's words than by Michele Bachmann's PowerPoint charts, you are not alone. Data has it's place. But when it comes to inspiring people and garnering the support necessary to create change, it's all about the stories we tell.

Attacks on the public sector and its workers hurt all Americans—regardless of race—by eroding the ability of our nation to meet the needs of its citizens.

In light of the recent election results, what should we the progressive community be doing right now? Here are three core messages that we need to hammer at every opportunity to build a progressive tax majority.