Source: Politics<\/p>\n
A year ago, POLITICO launched The Recast, <\/a>a new editorial franchise with a mandate to unpack how race and identity shape politics, policy and influence \u2014 a mandate that\u2019s become more pressing in an increasingly hyperpolarized Washington.<\/p>\n In our twice-weekly newsletter<\/a> and in our deep-dive reporting<\/a>, we\u2019ve been exploring the new spheres of influence emerging \u2013 and showcasing new faces of power. And we\u2019ve also been telling stories about how power within government, campaigning and activism is being redefined.<\/p>\n Now we\u2019re broadening that mission \u2014 and celebrating our anniversary \u2014 by debuting the inaugural Recast Power List.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s an introduction to a class of leaders reshaping the national conversation \u2014 40 people and organizations that had a measurable impact on politics over 2021, and promise to continue that momentum in the years to come.<\/p>\n There are Republican and Democratic elected officials in Washington and mayors from various cities. Trailblazers who broke barriers with their appointments at the highest level of government. Activists who forged sustained campaigns to sway elected officials or galvanize voters. Athletes and entertainers who advanced social causes \u2014 or ticked off politicians with their artistic expression.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not lumping folks into specific categories or ranking them. Love them or hate them, respect them or not, these individuals were undeniably crucial in driving conversations about race and politics.<\/p>\n Rest assured, these nominations were not made lightly.<\/p>\n It was a rigorous process that began in October and continued through the start of the New Year. A collection of roughly a dozen staffers from across the POLITICO newsroom had to nominate at least five people, present to the group why their picks should make the list, and defend their choices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The general guidelines we considered:<\/p>\n Did the nominee have actionable influence? Did their statement, work or action lead to a measurable change? Not everyone made it through this gauntlet. We \u2014 The Recast committee \u2014 spent hours debating and truth squadding before we came up with the final nominees listed here.<\/p>\n But we also have to thank you, our Recast family, for helping choose some of the nominees. A number of you provided suggestions through our public callout<\/a>. We\u2019re so glad you engaged \u2014 and we\u2019ve labeled which nominees were audience picks on the list!<\/p>\n Scroll through the nominees at your leisure. Post about them on your socials \u2014 you can use #TheRecast40 \u2014 or in your group chats.<\/p>\n And let us know: Who did we get wrong? Whom did we miss? Upset about a nominee in particular? Don\u2019t hold back, we can handle it. We\u2019ll be on the lookout for who should appear on our Power List next year.<\/p>\n Hit us up at therecast@politico.com<\/a> \u2026 and if you haven\u2019t already, subscribe to the newsletter.<\/a> We\u2019ll be hitting your inbox every Tuesday and Friday with the latest scoops and analysis exploring how race, identity and culture impact American politics and policymaking.<\/p>\n (In case you\u2019re wondering, here\u2019s our selection committee: Brakkton Booker, Darius Dixon, Rishika Dugyala, Maya King, Charlie Mahtesian, Alexander Nieves, Eli Reyes, Sabrina Rodriguez, Delece Smith-Barrow, Teresa Wiltz, Nicholas Wu.)<\/p>\n All the best,What is this Power List?<\/h4>\n
What was the selection process?<\/h4>\n
\n Did that change happen between 2021 and 2022?
\n Was the nominee a disrupter of some status quo?\u00a0
\n Is the nominee politically outspoken?
\n And broadly: Do we have a good balance of people? Do they represent the biggest political issues of 2021? <\/p>\nWhat should I do now?<\/h4>\n
The Recast Team<\/p>\n