Let’s face it, we’re losing!I promised an article on how the Right built back its power and the first thing they did was to accept that they were losing. It’s our turn…Mar 31Mar 31
Why can’t we agree on ‘what is to be done’, when everything is on fire?I’m using dogs to explain the rift in strategic thinking within progressive circles today. Bear with me I think I’m on to something!Feb 8Feb 8
Supporting grassroots justice-oriented activists around the world: A year’s worth of learningsLearn about the Global Grassroots Support Network’s membership and activities as well as the top challenges facing grassroots activistsSep 5, 2023Sep 5, 2023
So you’re funding everything except climate activism.. How’s that working out for you?Supporting activities like research, GR and comms has not gotten us very far. Funding movement-building will enable bolder policy changes.May 16, 20231May 16, 20231
The “making of” the 2019 climate moment and how to make the next one a lot biggerHow can funders, unions and NGOs, best participate in and support social movements before, during and after movement moments?Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
Blueprints for Change: New focus in 22Learn about our pivot to share best practices among those supporting grassroots activist groups working on climate and social justiceMar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022
Systems-change guides at a time when we really need to change the systemThe “crisis within a crisis” moment we are living through right now, rising up against white supremacy and anti-black racism in the midst…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
What’s the difference between “distributed” and “decentralized” organizing?Something I wrote to help clear up the differences between “distributed” and “decentralized” organizing, a hot topic in progressive…Nov 30, 2019Nov 30, 2019
Why it’s important to measure the impact of people-powered advocacyIf you can’t measure it, it won’t get properly funded. One of the things holding back people-powered campaigns that can be solved quicklySep 11, 20191Sep 11, 20191
