In the last chapter of Wait! Don't Move To Canada!, I stressed the importance of funding organizations that focus on strengthening the overarching liberal movement and message -- and not just organizations that deal with a narrow set of issues. Without that, the "single-issue" groups have no wind at their back and can't shape public discourse.

I had cited the research of the Commonweal Institute to make that point, and I was honored after the book's release to be named a fellow of the institute.

So I was pleased to see the new executive director of Commonweal, Barry Kendall, profiled in the Chronicle of Philanthropy recently. Hopefully, that will send the message to large-dollar donors that investment in movement infrastructure remains a critical priority.

The feature includes an insightful interview of Kendall and his vision for the movement. Also of note: my fellow CI fellow, Mary Ratcliff, shared her thoughts on Kendall over at the Left Coaster.