When activists understand that social movements are long-term efforts and that they go through particular stages, each with specific goals and tasks, they can be more effective. This knowledge is also helpful in avoiding burn out by expecting things to change before the necessary environment is in place.
Remember, we are the many and they are the few. People have power. The time to prepare to achieve the tremendous potential of the coming decade is now.
“Activism is about self-expression. It often is a substitute for strategy. Strategic organizing is about results."
Militarism provides ideological support for policies that protect gun owners and sellers rather than children.
Militarism provides ideological support for policies that protect gun owners and sellers rather than children.
Instead of getting burned out, frustrated, and isolated, when we gather, we get energized.
Chris Hedges discusses Trump, NATO expansion, and the co-opting of the so called "resistance."
Capturing the birth of the political revolution that arose from the ashes of democracy, in the wake of the controversy surrounding the 2016 Democratic Primary. Featuring Bernie Sanders, Jill Stein, Tim Black, Dr. Cornell West, and many more in episodes to follow. https://vimeo.com/189865371 Write Brain Studio's The Revolution Televised; Narrated by Viggo Mortensen Episode More
Discover the Real Revolution Unfolding across America
Discover the Real Revolution Unfolding across America
"It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies…"
The biggest obstacle to a truly global peace movement may actually be the structures upon which we've leaned for so long . . . . By Joe Scarry  Joe Scarry's Blog  December 28, 2016 A globally connected peace movement? To learn more about Rise Up Times and support Media for the People! with a donation click More
