title: Unite and Conquer: How to Build Coalitions That Win#and Last
author:  Kyrsten Sinema 
description: &ldquo;Kyrsten Sinema&rsquo;s down-to-earth, funny, and insightful wit is a great match for her practical lessons. <i>Unite and Conquer</i> goes to the very heart of what progressive politics needs&mdash;a good dose of learning how to work with others, sprinkled with humor and grace, from a truly remarkable woman.&rdquo;<br> <b>&mdash;Celinda Lake, President, Lake Research Partners<br> </b><br> &ldquo;This book is a must-have for anyone interested in winning those campaigns that are supposed to be unwinnable.&rdquo;<br> <b>&mdash;Joe Solmonese, President, Human Rights Campaign<br> </b><br> &ldquo;As a member of the minority party in the Arizona legislature, Kyrsten Sinema has had to forge cross-ideological coalitions to further her objectives, and she&rsquo;s become good at it. <i>Unite and Conquer</i> will equip policy advocates on both sides of the spectrum to break through partisan gridlock and effectuate meaningful change.&rdquo;<br> <b>&mdash;Clint Bolick, Director, Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation, Goldwater Institute<br> </b>
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  # Queen Sized
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Jessa Kane
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0002.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [Epilogue](part0011.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  “I’ll tell you this one last time, Connor. I do not want a wife.”
  
  
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  encompass the merriment taking place around us. Once every two years, the
  Joining takes place. A time for two neighboring kingdoms, Fallstrom and
  Lavere, to merge and celebrate their peace treaty. It is also considered a
  prime chance for matchmaking—in which I have no interest. “You’re a king now.
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