Mark Engler
@markengler.bsky.social
Writer based in Philly, author of This Is An Uprising, editorial board at Dissent. He/him. Subscribe to my newsletter at: https://whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/
Our latest dispatch: The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World.”
Great stories from Uruguay's Pepe Mujica and lessons for US activists. Check it out!
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Great stories from Uruguay's Pepe Mujica and lessons for US activists. Check it out!
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/the-radica...
The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World”
Whirlwind Institute senior research associate Guille Bervejillo examines what we can learn from the life of Uruguay’s former president Pepe Mujica.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Our latest dispatch: The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World.”
Great stories from Uruguay's Pepe Mujica and lessons for US activists. Check it out!
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/the-radica...
Great stories from Uruguay's Pepe Mujica and lessons for US activists. Check it out!
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/the-radica...
The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World”
In the latest from our new think tank, the Whirlwind Institute, Senior research associate Guille Bervejillo writes on what we can learn from the life of Pepe Mujica. Great lessons for inside-outside politics!
jacobin.com/2025/10/pepe...
In the latest from our new think tank, the Whirlwind Institute, Senior research associate Guille Bervejillo writes on what we can learn from the life of Pepe Mujica. Great lessons for inside-outside politics!
jacobin.com/2025/10/pepe...
The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World”
What we can learn from the life of Uruguay’s former guerrilla and leftist president Pepe Mujica.
jacobin.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Radical Legacy of the “Poorest President in the World”
In the latest from our new think tank, the Whirlwind Institute, Senior research associate Guille Bervejillo writes on what we can learn from the life of Pepe Mujica. Great lessons for inside-outside politics!
jacobin.com/2025/10/pepe...
In the latest from our new think tank, the Whirlwind Institute, Senior research associate Guille Bervejillo writes on what we can learn from the life of Pepe Mujica. Great lessons for inside-outside politics!
jacobin.com/2025/10/pepe...
Happy to see that Jacobin has picked our story on Maximum Wages from Whirlwind research analyst Celeste Pepitone-Nahas! Check it out (reprinted from In These Times):
jacobin.com/2025/10/maxi...
jacobin.com/2025/10/maxi...
We Desperately Need Maximum Wage Laws
With wealth inequality and billionaire control over American society growing ever more obscene, it’s well past time to implement a maximum wage limit.
jacobin.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy to see that Jacobin has picked our story on Maximum Wages from Whirlwind research analyst Celeste Pepitone-Nahas! Check it out (reprinted from In These Times):
jacobin.com/2025/10/maxi...
jacobin.com/2025/10/maxi...
Our latest from the Whirlwind Institute, the new think tank that Paul and I are launching!...
Could a “Maximum Wage” Combat Billionaire Power?
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Could a “Maximum Wage” Combat Billionaire Power?
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Using a “Maximum Wage” to Combat Billionaire Power
Whirlwind Institute analyst Celeste Pepitone-Nahas looks at steps toward capping executive pay.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our latest from the Whirlwind Institute, the new think tank that Paul and I are launching!...
Could a “Maximum Wage” Combat Billionaire Power?
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/using-a-ma...
Could a “Maximum Wage” Combat Billionaire Power?
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/using-a-ma...
My friend @jwmason.bsky.social at Dissent Magazine on what Zohran can accomplish.
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
What Can Zohran Accomplish? - Dissent Magazine
What distinguishes Zohran Mamdani's socialism is not its aims. It’s his willingness to take seriously the problem of how to get there.
www.dissentmagazine.org
July 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My friend @jwmason.bsky.social at Dissent Magazine on what Zohran can accomplish.
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
www.dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
My latest with brother Paul: "Politicians regularly partner with economic elites. What would it mean if elected officials actually governed hand-in-hand with social movements as partners instead?"
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/is-t...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/is-t...
Is Trump co-governing with the billionaire class?
Politicians regularly partner with business, when they should collaborate with grassroots movements.
wagingnonviolence.org
June 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
My latest with brother Paul: "Politicians regularly partner with economic elites. What would it mean if elected officials actually governed hand-in-hand with social movements as partners instead?"
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/is-t...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/is-t...
My latest post: On the scope of protests emerging against Trump.
"All those who have been wondering when mass resistance to Trump 2.0 would materialize need wait no longer. It is here. It is happening. It is now."
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"All those who have been wondering when mass resistance to Trump 2.0 would materialize need wait no longer. It is here. It is happening. It is now."
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
Trump Is Inspiring a Historic Wave of Protests
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My latest post: On the scope of protests emerging against Trump.
"All those who have been wondering when mass resistance to Trump 2.0 would materialize need wait no longer. It is here. It is happening. It is now."
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
"All those who have been wondering when mass resistance to Trump 2.0 would materialize need wait no longer. It is here. It is happening. It is now."
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
My latest dispatch: Trump Is Inspiring a Historic Wave of Protests
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
Trump Is Inspiring a Historic Wave of Protests
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My latest dispatch: Trump Is Inspiring a Historic Wave of Protests
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
There's no need to wait for resistance. It is happening now.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/trump-is-i...
RiP, the great Pepe Mujica:
"My generation... believed that social change was only a matter of challenging modes of production and distribution in society. We did not understand the immense role of culture.... We are in a struggle between a culture of solidarity and a culture of selfishness."
"My generation... believed that social change was only a matter of challenging modes of production and distribution in society. We did not understand the immense role of culture.... We are in a struggle between a culture of solidarity and a culture of selfishness."
May 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
RiP, the great Pepe Mujica:
"My generation... believed that social change was only a matter of challenging modes of production and distribution in society. We did not understand the immense role of culture.... We are in a struggle between a culture of solidarity and a culture of selfishness."
"My generation... believed that social change was only a matter of challenging modes of production and distribution in society. We did not understand the immense role of culture.... We are in a struggle between a culture of solidarity and a culture of selfishness."
Reposted by Mark Engler
“History tells us that, even as authoritarians deploy “shock and awe” campaigns to cause confusion and demobilization, they consistently underestimate the ability of movements to break out in opposition.”
@markengler.bsky.social @wagingnv.bsky.social
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@markengler.bsky.social @wagingnv.bsky.social
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
Could we be entering a 'movement moment' against Trump?
How to recognize the characteristics that make for powerful whirlwinds of protest against injustice and tyranny.
wagingnonviolence.org
May 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“History tells us that, even as authoritarians deploy “shock and awe” campaigns to cause confusion and demobilization, they consistently underestimate the ability of movements to break out in opposition.”
@markengler.bsky.social @wagingnv.bsky.social
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
@markengler.bsky.social @wagingnv.bsky.social
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
“I have gone through, in my life, a number of social movements,” Howard Zinn said, “and I have seen how at the very beginning of these social movements — or just before these social movements develop — there didn’t seem to be any hope.”
Our latest:
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/could-we-b...
Our latest:
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/could-we-b...
Could we be entering a ‘movement moment’ against Trump?
How to recognize the characteristics that make for powerful whirlwinds of protest against injustice and tyranny.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
April 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“I have gone through, in my life, a number of social movements,” Howard Zinn said, “and I have seen how at the very beginning of these social movements — or just before these social movements develop — there didn’t seem to be any hope.”
Our latest:
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/could-we-b...
Our latest:
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/could-we-b...
My latest, with Paul Engler, now up at @wagingnv.bsky.social... A deep dive into what makes a "moment of the whirlwind."
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
Could we be entering a 'movement moment' against Trump?
How to recognize the characteristics that make for powerful whirlwinds of protest against injustice and tyranny.
wagingnonviolence.org
April 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My latest, with Paul Engler, now up at @wagingnv.bsky.social... A deep dive into what makes a "moment of the whirlwind."
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/coul...
Some interesting thoughts on the working class, the PMC, and class dealignment from my friend @jwmason.bsky.social. One factoid: "47% of union members have college degrees."
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Teachers and Workers
A while back I had an interesting conversation with my older son, who is in 7th grade.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Some interesting thoughts on the working class, the PMC, and class dealignment from my friend @jwmason.bsky.social. One factoid: "47% of union members have college degrees."
jwmason.substack.com/p/teachers-a...
jwmason.substack.com/p/teachers-a...
Our latest dispatch: Pledging Your Solidarity with Immigrant Communities Under Attack
Through a new pledge, organized by prominent immigrant rights and community organizing groups, you can sign up for strategic actions vs mass deportations
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/pledging-y...
Through a new pledge, organized by prominent immigrant rights and community organizing groups, you can sign up for strategic actions vs mass deportations
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/pledging-y...
Pledging Your Solidarity with Immigrant Communities Under Attack
A new “Solidarity Pledge" is a vital part of the effort to build a grassroots response to Trump’s flood-the-zone assault.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our latest dispatch: Pledging Your Solidarity with Immigrant Communities Under Attack
Through a new pledge, organized by prominent immigrant rights and community organizing groups, you can sign up for strategic actions vs mass deportations
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/pledging-y...
Through a new pledge, organized by prominent immigrant rights and community organizing groups, you can sign up for strategic actions vs mass deportations
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/pledging-y...
The opposite of fascism
Living well and fighting back in a time of terrors
the.ink
March 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Latest article: Trump’s backpedaling shows he’s not invincible
Our job is to highlight political missteps, heighten public outrage and raise the political cost of implementing his radical agenda.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/trum...
Our job is to highlight political missteps, heighten public outrage and raise the political cost of implementing his radical agenda.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/trum...
Trump’s backpedaling shows he’s not invincible
To compel Trump to reverse course, our job is to heighten public outrage and raise the political cost of implementing his radical agenda.
wagingnonviolence.org
March 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Latest article: Trump’s backpedaling shows he’s not invincible
Our job is to highlight political missteps, heighten public outrage and raise the political cost of implementing his radical agenda.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/trum...
Our job is to highlight political missteps, heighten public outrage and raise the political cost of implementing his radical agenda.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/03/trum...
Paul & I just sent out a dispatch about how the right is using its own version of mass training to build breadth + depth for the MAGA movement. We need to do it better to fight back.
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More Thoughts On Mass Training During the Trump Emergency
The right is building breadth and depth for the MAGA movement. We need to do it better to fight back.
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Paul & I just sent out a dispatch about how the right is using its own version of mass training to build breadth + depth for the MAGA movement. We need to do it better to fight back.
Read more & sign up for a free subscription to the newsletter at:
whirlwinddispatches.substack.com/p/more-thoug...
Read more & sign up for a free subscription to the newsletter at:
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"When movements are most successful, it is generally because groups with different organizing traditions and strategic approaches have been able to come together or play off of one another in constructive ways."
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Welcome! / It’s going to take multiple strategies to win under Trump 2.0
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"When movements are most successful, it is generally because groups with different organizing traditions and strategic approaches have been able to come together or play off of one another in constructive ways."
Read more & check out our newsletter!
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Read more & check out our newsletter!
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Latest article now up at @wagingnv.bsky.social: "It’s going to take multiple strategies to win under Trump 2.0"
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/01/soci...
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/01/soci...
It's going to take multiple strategies to win under Trump 2.0
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
wagingnonviolence.org
January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Latest article now up at @wagingnv.bsky.social: "It’s going to take multiple strategies to win under Trump 2.0"
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/01/soci...
Social movement ecology can help groups with different organizing traditions work together to pursue change in a time of hostile government.
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/01/soci...
LOL. Never thought I'd agree with Steve Bannon on anything, but I can't argue with this headline: "Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says"
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/u...
Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says
The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
LOL. Never thought I'd agree with Steve Bannon on anything, but I can't argue with this headline: "Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says"
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/u...
Now up at The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice...
"Need More People Power in Times of Crisis? Run Mass Trainings"
forgeorganizing.org/article/need...
"Need More People Power in Times of Crisis? Run Mass Trainings"
forgeorganizing.org/article/need...
Need More People Power in Times of Crisis? Run Mass Trainings - The Forge
For movements trying to harness the energy that emerges during political upheavals, mass training provides a crucial means to develop leadership and bring in new participants.
forgeorganizing.org
January 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Now up at The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice...
"Need More People Power in Times of Crisis? Run Mass Trainings"
forgeorganizing.org/article/need...
"Need More People Power in Times of Crisis? Run Mass Trainings"
forgeorganizing.org/article/need...
I think this is a very important message. Yes, we need to adapt. But adapting to 2 degrees change is very different than 4 degrees than 6 degrees. What we do now matters.
(I'm trying to copy this over from FB, so we'll see if this works. With a h/t to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social)
(I'm trying to copy this over from FB, so we'll see if this works. With a h/t to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social)
January 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I think this is a very important message. Yes, we need to adapt. But adapting to 2 degrees change is very different than 4 degrees than 6 degrees. What we do now matters.
(I'm trying to copy this over from FB, so we'll see if this works. With a h/t to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social)
(I'm trying to copy this over from FB, so we'll see if this works. With a h/t to @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social)
Reposted by Mark Engler
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
I guess this one is making the rounds lol...
December 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I guess this one is making the rounds lol...
LOL so this happened...
If you're in Philly come sing Taylor with us on 1/11/25 at Studio 34!
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If you're in Philly come sing Taylor with us on 1/11/25 at Studio 34!
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This father-daughter duo formed a Taylor Swift choir to keep the Eras Tour alive. Here’s how it’s going
Co-created by Mark Engler and his 12-year-old daughter Cylvia, the small-but-mighty Getaway Choir will perform 20 of Taylor Swift's songs — Eras Tour style — on Jan. 11 at Studio 34.
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December 15, 2024 at 6:12 PM
LOL so this happened...
If you're in Philly come sing Taylor with us on 1/11/25 at Studio 34!
www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...
If you're in Philly come sing Taylor with us on 1/11/25 at Studio 34!
www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...