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Sanctions are required to get beyond the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, and love is required to transform the immense trauma in Israel that fuels the violence.
Imposing sanctions on Israel with love
Sanctions are required to go beyond the fragile Gaza ceasefire and love is needed to transform the immense trauma fueling Israel's violence.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Sanctions are required to get beyond the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, and love is required to transform the immense trauma in Israel that fuels the violence.
Organizers can borrow ideas from the business world — such as an influential concept called the “innovator’s dilemma” — about where to look for innovation, and about how our movement ecology can make space for it.
What social movements can learn from the ‘innovator’s dilemma’
Organizers can borrow ideas from the business world about where to look for innovation, and how our movement ecology can make space for it.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Organizers can borrow ideas from the business world — such as an influential concept called the “innovator’s dilemma” — about where to look for innovation, and about how our movement ecology can make space for it.
Legendary singer and activist Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize — and to keep dancing.
'Carry your light out into the shitstorm' — a conversation with Joan Baez
Legendary singer Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize and keep dancing.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Legendary singer and activist Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize — and to keep dancing.
Jeremy Varon’s new book, “Our Grief is Not a Cry for War,” honors the commitment and complexity of the movements to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Lessons from the movement to stop the ‘war on terror’
Jeremy Varon’s new book, “Our Grief is Not a Cry for War,” honors the commitment and complexity of the movements to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Jeremy Varon’s new book, “Our Grief is Not a Cry for War,” honors the commitment and complexity of the movements to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Meta Peace Team member Sheila McCarthy discusses how unarmed civilian protection teams offer protective presence, document abuses, and help make it possible for people — especially children — to remain safely on their land.
The power of ‘protective presence’ in Palestine
Meta Peace Team member Sheila McCarthy discusses how unarmed civilian protection teams help Palestinians remain safely on their land.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meta Peace Team member Sheila McCarthy discusses how unarmed civilian protection teams offer protective presence, document abuses, and help make it possible for people — especially children — to remain safely on their land.
After a decades-long struggle to stay on their land, the Palestinian community of Umm al-Khair is committed to resisting new final demolition orders. They are also calling for urgent solidarity and action from the international community to stop the demolitions.
Facing imminent demolition orders, a West Bank village calls for international support
After a decades-long struggle to stay on their land, the Palestinian community of Umm al-Khair is resisting final demolition orders.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After a decades-long struggle to stay on their land, the Palestinian community of Umm al-Khair is committed to resisting new final demolition orders. They are also calling for urgent solidarity and action from the international community to stop the demolitions.
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The Genoese dockworkers inserted themselves into the globe’s most contentious political issue, Palestine, using the best tool in any worker’s toolbox: stopping work. Call it a boycott, call it direct action, call it a strike. When workers stop working, bosses & governments take notice. My latest! ✊
Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their recent boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.
Dockerworker strikes in solidarity with Gaza have a long legacy
Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Genoese dockworkers inserted themselves into the globe’s most contentious political issue, Palestine, using the best tool in any worker’s toolbox: stopping work. Call it a boycott, call it direct action, call it a strike. When workers stop working, bosses & governments take notice. My latest! ✊
Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their recent boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.
Dockerworker strikes in solidarity with Gaza have a long legacy
Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their recent boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.
As other climate campaigns go on the defensive, a new Third Act campaign aims to remove local and state-level barriers to solar energy. #sunday2025
With federal climate progress stalled, Simplify Solar advances local solutions
As other climate campaigns go on the defensive, a new Third Act campaign aims to remove local and state-level barriers to solar energy.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
As other climate campaigns go on the defensive, a new Third Act campaign aims to remove local and state-level barriers to solar energy. #sunday2025
Amid a major rift in Your Party, Britain's new left political party, the climate movement is fighting for a democratic revolution rooted in local assemblies.
Inside the fight for radical democracy in Britain’s new left party
Amid a major rift in Your Party, the British climate movement is fighting for a democratic revolution rooted in local assemblies.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Amid a major rift in Your Party, Britain's new left political party, the climate movement is fighting for a democratic revolution rooted in local assemblies.
We just witnessed the largest protest in US history, but this is just the start. There are now growing signs of defections and noncooperation, which will be key to reclaiming our democracy. #NoKings
What’s next after the historic No Kings protest?
We just witnessed the largest protest in US history, but this is just the start. There are growing signs of defections and noncooperation.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We just witnessed the largest protest in US history, but this is just the start. There are now growing signs of defections and noncooperation, which will be key to reclaiming our democracy. #NoKings
By providing a “protective presence” in the West Bank, international activists hope to deter unprecedented settler attacks.
International activists confront Israeli impunity in the West Bank
By providing a “protective presence” in the West Bank, international activists hope to deter unprecedented settler attacks.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
By providing a “protective presence” in the West Bank, international activists hope to deter unprecedented settler attacks.
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground in Trump country. #NoKings
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground in Trump country. #NoKings
To limit the spread of misinformation, we need to increase our digital literacy skills and be brave enough to have hard personal conversations.
Halting misinformation in its tracks
To limit the spread of misinformation, we need to increase our digital literacy skills and have hard personal conversations.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
To limit the spread of misinformation, we need to increase our digital literacy skills and be brave enough to have hard personal conversations.
Lifelong peace activist Kathy Kelly discusses the urgent need to move beyond militarism and the false promises of security through violence.
A world beyond war
Lifelong peace activist Kathy Kelly discusses the urgent need to move beyond militarism and the false promises of security through violence.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Lifelong peace activist Kathy Kelly discusses the urgent need to move beyond militarism and the false promises of security through violence.
Jimmy Kimmel's censorship seemed like a done deal, but then millions acted quickly, strategically and together in what has become a significant movement win.
How the Disney boycott beat the FCC's censorship push
Jimmy Kimmel's censorship seemed like a done deal, but then millions acted quickly, strategically and together for a significant movement win.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Jimmy Kimmel's censorship seemed like a done deal, but then millions acted quickly, strategically and together in what has become a significant movement win.
The 12-step method that began with Alcoholics Anonymous is a form of mutual aid that can help movement organizers take better care of each other.
How 12-step programs can help build healthier movements
The 12-step method that began with Alcoholics Anonymous is a form of mutual aid that can help movements take better care of each other.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The 12-step method that began with Alcoholics Anonymous is a form of mutual aid that can help movement organizers take better care of each other.
As the Disney/ABC boycott took off, youth activist group Get Free mobilized its “Star Wars” fan community, showing the potential of cultural organizing.
Why fandom organizing is a powerful strategy for movement building
As the Disney/ABC boycott took off, youth activist group Get Free mobilized its “Andor” fan community to amp up the pressure.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
As the Disney/ABC boycott took off, youth activist group Get Free mobilized its “Star Wars” fan community, showing the potential of cultural organizing.
To defend academic freedom, universities need to form a large and powerful bloc that can challenge the administration’s attempt to illegitimately remake higher education.
Why universities must flatly reject Trump’s ultimatum
Universities need to form a large and powerful bloc to resist the administration’s attempt to illegitimately remake higher education.
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October 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
To defend academic freedom, universities need to form a large and powerful bloc that can challenge the administration’s attempt to illegitimately remake higher education.
Integrative family physician Dr. Deb Roman discusses what is needed to move the U.S. toward a health system that truly supports healing.
What does the next health care system look like?
Integrative family physician Dr. Deb Roman discusses what is needed to move the U.S. toward a health system that truly supports healing.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Integrative family physician Dr. Deb Roman discusses what is needed to move the U.S. toward a health system that truly supports healing.
Disney’s reversal on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension wasn’t an act of corporate consciousness — it was a strategic retreat forced by coordinated pressure.
Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement shows the power of noncooperation
Disney’s reversal on Kimmel’s suspension wasn’t an act of corporate consciousness, but a strategic retreat forced by coordinated pressure.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Disney’s reversal on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension wasn’t an act of corporate consciousness — it was a strategic retreat forced by coordinated pressure.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of so much wrong, writes Daniel Hunter. But the growing chorus of dissent over Disney censoring Jimmy Kimmel shows people are finding courage. #BoycottDisney
Feeling powerless doesn’t mean you are powerless
Fear and power are being used to silence dissent. But the protests over Disney censoring Jimmy Kimmel shows people are finding courage.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of so much wrong, writes Daniel Hunter. But the growing chorus of dissent over Disney censoring Jimmy Kimmel shows people are finding courage. #BoycottDisney
Mozambique’s autocratic regime is slowly relenting to steady community organizing for accountability after fraudulent elections.
Meet the youth-led pro-democracy movement making gains in Mozambique
Mozambique’s autocratic regime is slowly relenting in response to steady community organizing for accountability after fraudulent elections.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mozambique’s autocratic regime is slowly relenting to steady community organizing for accountability after fraudulent elections.
Despite the looming presence of war, Ukraine’s recent anti-corruption protests drew on a three-decade legacy of pro-democracy uprisings.
Inside Ukraine’s first nationwide protests since Russia’s invasion
Despite the looming presence of war, Ukraine’s recent anti-corruption protests drew on a three-decade legacy of pro-democracy uprisings.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Despite the looming presence of war, Ukraine’s recent anti-corruption protests drew on a three-decade legacy of pro-democracy uprisings.
While religion has far too often been a tool of authoritarianism, faith institutions and communities have also been the life force of so many freedom movements, writes @mariajstephan.bsky.social.
The 6 superpowers that faith communities bring to nonviolent struggle
While religion has too often been a tool of authoritarianism, faith communities have also been the life force of so many freedom movements.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
While religion has far too often been a tool of authoritarianism, faith institutions and communities have also been the life force of so many freedom movements, writes @mariajstephan.bsky.social.