DANIEL HUNTER – We’re in a new phase of the struggle against authoritarianism in the U.S. — and it’s important to name it, track it, and adjust our bearings accordingly. We’ve shaken off the early months of shock, the steamrolled losses, and are now showing we can (sometimes) defend.
Tag: Choose Democracy
Should Fighting for Democracy Take Priority over Building Powerful Social Movements?
GEORGE LAKEY – Activists throughout history have put social movement work on hold for the electoral arena. Determining whether to do so is a matter of strategy and calling.
What Trump’s Claim of a ‘Stolen Election’ Means for Activists Today
GEORGE LAKEY – The point of claiming a stolen election is not to set the stage for a coup, but to add to the right’s list of grievances for building political power in the future.