"Hearts and minds" is the key part.
With "hearts and minds" won, then the other falls into place. Without the "hearts and minds" part, the others are merely subversions of democracy.
Obviously, democracy is not necessarily a good thing, which is why we're in a democratic republic, but without making a convincing case to the populace, there won't even be minority support for protections.
And incremental "victories" will always be under threat of reversal if they don't have popular backing. Convincing the populace is essential, and why so many points listed in the article are so encouraging--as it shows that the message is getting through, not just being force-fed by government.
I agree completely. That is why I do what I’m able to reach what “hearts and minds” I can in what ways I can. I happen to be a pretty fair songwriter. I believe in telling the truth with “3 chords and words I can spell”, making it accessible without preaching. Some are doing other things - judicially, legislatively, etc. - but they can all work together and at the same time - each in its own way. Hope you’ll click my link in my earlier post. Give it a listen and tell me what you think. Believe me, it ain’t always easy to play that song in a bar in front of people who might really dislike my view, but can’t argue with the reality of the song. It’s much better received by younger people, by the way, than by people of my own age and generation. That tells me there’s hope for the future.