Self-Care & Inspiration to Recharge Your Revolution
Ever tried to fight back against someone making a joke? As soon as you get defensive, you've lost, right? Ever wish you could master the power of humor, that fine art of winning by weaponizing the …
How to Win using Humor: Recommended Radical Read – Saul AlinskyRead More
You got that lecture when you were young, didn't you? You can't mention three things in polite conversation: money, politics, or religion, they told us. Well, I'm calling bullshit. Money, …
Holy crap, the news has been a doozy again this week! How have you been holding up? Are you suffering from news overwhelm? How many times this week have you winced before opening the news or your …
Have you gotten sick of all the self-care talk? I have. It's so in-your-face and well, useless. How many times have you seen a product being marketed and snorted to yourself, thinking …
When I was young activist, I'd jump on the soapbox in a heartbeat. As I've aged as a grassroots organizer I've learned to not speak unless I've really got something worthwhile to share. On the other …
When organizing is like screaming–and that’s a good thing, reallyRead More
I love me a good protest sign, don't you? There's just something about that moment--that chance for a second to combine wit, art, and politics all in one zinger. If you can nail it, it feels so good. …
44 of the Most Creative Protest Signs from The March for Our LivesRead More
What is "burnout"? It's a term that gets thrown around a lot, but usually when it comes down to making life changes people often forget it's a factor. What do I mean? You've seen it. I know you …
8 Signs You Might Be Playing Burnout Musical ChairsRead More
Lately lots of folks have been sharing this video of this amazing young woman Emma Gonzalez confronting NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch. As an experienced organizer, I want to draw your attention to two …
photo by Wayne Bishop I wasn't an athletic kid. In my grade school rampant with bullies (that's what we know to call them now, when I was little it was "just kids being kids") organized sports just …
This stunning poem was published at The Elephant Journal. It should be passed from person to person forever unto eternity. May it help you heal, may it help us support those around us, may it help us …
Jeanette LeBlanc – When a Woman Tells You She’s Been ViolatedRead More