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Center for Political Innovation | |
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| Abbreviation | CPI |
| Notable figures | Caleb Maupin |
| Dissolved | 21 August 2022 |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| Website | |
| https://cpiusa.org/ | |
The Center for Political Innovation (CPI) was a think tank in the United States of America founded by Caleb Maupin.[1]
Ideological line
The CPI claimed to be focused on the construction of "Socialism with American Characteristics" and was often associated with the phenomenon of Patriotic Socialism.
Christ Butters of the CPUSA has accused Caleb Maupin and Glenn Greenwald of "signaling left, [and] moving right".[2]
Conferences
The CPI held various conferences throughout its existence, some with notable guests.
Austin
(section needs expansion, particularly the speakers)
Chicago: Unite Against the Imperialists
On August 6th, CPI held a conference in a suburb of Chicago. Guests included Kalambayi Andenet of the Uhuru Movement, Tara Reade, Garland Nixon, Dust James, Stansfield Smith from the Free Alex Saab Committee, Chris Helali of the PCUSA, and Nick Brand of the Movement for a People's Party.[3]
Scandal & Dissolution
In August of 2022, dissenters from within the think tank accused the leader Caleb Maupin of sexual abuse and coercion against women in the organization, along with other acts of cult-like behavior towards members.[4]
On August 21, 2022, Maupin was expelled from the organization by the CPI Executive Committee in response to his abuses outlined in an exposé letter.[5] Later that day, the remaining leadership unanimously voted to disband the organization entirely.[6]
References
- ↑ "Home". Center for Political Innovation. Retrieved 2022-8-21.
- ↑ Chris Butters (2021-12-17). "Signaling left, turning right: The “radicals” rebranding populism" CPUSA.
- ↑ Elizabeth P. (2022-08-16). "CPI Conference in Chicago: Unite Against The Imperialists" Maintrend News.
- ↑ "Caleb Maupin’s Former Comrades Speak Out, His Abuses Must Stop!" (2022-8-19). Medium. Retrieved 2022-8-21.
- ↑ “Therefore, the CPI Executive Commitee has elected to unconditionally expel Maupin from the organization.”
Center for Political Innovation (2022-8-21). "An important update from the Center for Political Innovation" Twitter. Retrieved 2022-8-21. - ↑ “As of 3pm CST August 21, 2022, the executive committee of the Center for Political Innovation has unanimously voted to dissolve the organization in its entirety and all operating facets. All dues-paying memberships will be canceled in the next 24 hours as the operation winds down.”
Center for Political Innovation (2022-8-21). "Post" Twitter. Retrieved 2022-8-21.