The Center for Political Innovation (CPI) is an American think tank founded by Caleb Maupin.[1]
Ideological line
The CPI claimed to be focused on the construction of "Socialism with American Characteristics" and was a key promoter of Patriotic Socialism. Primarily focused on education and publishing, CPI emphasizes an economic philosophy of industrial growth rather than financial degrowth while opposing the Synthetic Left which represents most of the existing left-wing groups in the United States.
Christ Butters of the revisionist CPUSA has accused Caleb Maupin and Glenn Greenwald of "signaling left, [and] moving right."[2]
4 point plan
- Rebuild the country, like what FDR did
- Public ownership of natural resources, such as oil, timber, etc.
- Public banking to prevent a creditor class from rising (Usury is banned in the Torah, Bible, and Quran)
- Enactment of an Economic Bill of Rights: Job, Housing, Education
Conferences
The CPI held various conferences throughout its existence, some with notable guests.
Austin: Free America From the Neoliberal Empire
On March 12th 2022, CPI held a conference in Austin, Texas. Guests included Jackson Hinkle, Haz of Infrared, Daniel Burke, Peter Coffin & Ms. ACD, Nick Brana of the Movement for a People's Party
Chicago: Unite Against the Imperialists
On August 6th, 2022, 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 Brana of the Movement for a People's Party.[3]
Washington DC: Summit Against Hypocrisy
On March 25-26, 2023, CPI held a conference in Washington DC. Guests included Scott Ritter, Peter Coffin, Garland Nixon and Dr. Wilmur Leon of Radio Sputnik, Daniel Burke and Space LaRouche of Schiller Institute, and Joti Brar of CPGB-ML.[4]
Scandal & Dissolution
On August 19, 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.[5]
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.[6] Later that day, the remaining leadership unanimously voted to disband the organization entirely.[7] Additionally on the 21st, Caleb sent a message to his Patrons announcing his temporary withdrawal from social media.[8]
Re-founding
On November 6th, 2022, Caleb Maupin announced his return[9], addressing the past allegations and announcing the re-foundation of CPI.
External Links
References
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- ↑ "Patrons, CPI has shut down. I am going to be mostly silent for the coming weeks. I have closed down my twitter and facebook. I intend to resurface at some point, but right now we all must ride out the storm. It will be very bad for the next week or so, but then things will calm. We are facing an all out attack and smear campaign. I am making only this public statement: A lot of lies about me & what has gone on in CPI are being told, but I clearly have made some very big mistakes. I need time away from social media to get the help I need to ensure I never bring any aspect of my sex life into political spaces ever again. I also need time to straighten out my personal life, and deal with how this has affected my family. When I feel I’m ready, I will likely return to social media, but these things take time. I know I let a lot of people down and we all need time to process this. Feel free to circulate it if you want. If you want to stick around and continue offering support to help my family get through this rough spot, that is deeply appreciated. If you choose to leave because of the fact that I obviously made big mistakes, regardless of the outrageous lies they are being packaged in, I completely understand. This is not the last of me or the City Building Tendency. But right now we must make a strategic retreat. Best wishes to you all." - Caleb Maupin to his Patron supporters https://twitter.com/MaupinAFA/status/1561868377810927617?s=20&t=wsCzYxMzq3nAs7MdJ_V3Lg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHAZ5fidyuo&t