5.01.05 dilemmas of organizing - how to

Black and Brown Together

Jerry Ball, a poultry plant worker at Pico Foods, and union steward for the Laborer's Union. PHOTO: © David Bacon 2008
Authors: David Bacon

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In Mississippi, African American political leaders and immigrant organizers favor a different calculation: Blacks plus immigrants plus unions equals power.

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How to Avoid Destroying Our Movements: On the death of SDS, Nonviolence, and the War

Meaghan Linick (right) of Newschool SDS, Iraq Moratorium, 2007. Photo Thomas Good/Next Left Notes
Authors: Mark Rudd

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We (the Weather Underground) did the FBI's work for them.

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How Student Radicals Can Be Relevant: Athens, OH SDS Scores Victories -- Sealed with a Pinkie-Swear

Demonstrators at Indonesian Consulate, NY Photo: www.etan.org

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Reaching beyond the usual suspects.

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How to Mobilize Students to Ally for Safe Schools: The Growth of Gay Straight Alliances

GLSEN members, Philadelphia. Photo: Conrad Ventur

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"You're gay and I'm straight, so let's call it a Gay-Straight Alliance."

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How Local Peace and Justice Groups Can Mobilize

How to End Violence Against Women & Children poster
Authors: Joanne Sheehan

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Use nonviolent methods to withdraw cooperation from key institutions.

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The Long Arc of Movement-Building: United for Peace and Justice Coalition Lays Out 2008 Plans

Vermont says no to war sign.
Authors: Joseph Gainza

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Many people want to see a mass mobilization in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the invasion…Others see a need to build the movement's base before we can expect huge numbers of people to travel to D.C. for another demonstration.

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Justice Is Indivisible: Non-Discrimination Must Include Gender Identity

Yogyakarta Principles sign
Authors: Donna Rose

Summary:

Why I resigned from the Board of an organization I love.

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The Pakistan Emergency: Letter from a Local Activist

Demonstrators with flowers
Authors: Abira Ashfaq

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The lawyers' demands shook the core of the military establishment.

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Deepening the Majority: Anti-War Organizing in an Election Year

Couple at anti-war rally
Authors: Phyllis Bennis

Summary:

Preaching to the choir is important - they need to know the score!

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