Politics & activism How can allies protect communities threatened with violence? How to avoid the ‘white savior syndrome.’ By George Lakey / 14 Feb 2019
Politics & activism The Irish Revolution’s overlooked history of nonviolent resistance The founding of the Irish Parliament was a path-breaking event in the emergence of nonviolence. By David Carroll Cochran / 29 Jan 2019
Politics & activism Why Gandhi’s ideas continue to thrive, even in the post-truth era Faced by a global dearth of alternative ideas, it’s no wonder we are turning again to the Mahatma for inspiration. By Tom Shillam / 18 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Meet the activist who brought Monopoly Man to life Behind the fake mustache and provocative message is a dedicated activist for economic justice. By Sarah Freeman-Woolpert / 14 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Lessons on building democracy after nonviolent revolutions Why do some nonviolent revolutions end in democracy while others do not? By Jonathan Pinckney / 23 Nov 2018
Politics & activism Five ways new social movement leaders are effecting change The Parkland students and others are reinventing models for people-powered activism that adapt to today’s rapid pace of change. By Michael Silberman / 15 Nov 2018
Politics & activism It’s time to go on the offensive against racism Nonviolent direct action campaigns that stay on the offensive can build vision-led movements that win. By George Lakey / 8 Nov 2018
Europe The everyday power of movement activism Activism is normal; what’s strange is that we don’t see it that way. By Laurence Cox / 16 Oct 2018
Politics & activism How does change happen? One man’s journey through the personal and the political The first step to building a new world is to start living it, but don’t stop there. By Jason Angell / 9 Sep 2018
Politics & activism How repression can fuel a movement Repression often energizes resistance and undercuts the legitimacy of elites. By Lester Kurtz / 31 Aug 2018
Politics & activism No justice without love: why activism must be more generous I want to be a member of a thriving and diverse social movement, not a cult or a religion. By Frances Lee / 28 Aug 2018
Politics & activism Navigating the white water of these turbulent times The struggle for liberation has never been about safety; justice is gained by confronting reality, however dangerous it may be. By George Lakey / 9 Aug 2018
