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Robyn Maynard
Author and scholar based in Toronto, where she holds the position of Assistant Professor of Black Feminisms in Canada at the University of Toronto-Scarborough in the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies.
September 7, 2023
What Will Increase Everyone’s Well-Being?
Mariame Kaba
Mariame Kaba explains Transformative Justice and why it is essential to improving the lives of all humans. From Mariame's opening statement at the Abolitionist Gathering at the 2022 Allied Media Conference.
Black Lives Matter
Andrea J. Ritchie
Andrea is a Black lesbian immigrant survivor who co-founded Interrupting Criminalization and the In Our Names Network, a network of over 20 organizations working to end police violence against Black women, girls, trans and gender...
September 7, 2023
What Time Is It on the Clock of Abolitionist Organizing?
Andrea J. Ritchie
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Black Lives Matter
September 7, 2023
State of Abolition Introduction
Solana Rice
The Forge's Abolitionist Issue aims to capture the "State of Abolition" and provide an overview of not only what modern abolitionists are doing, but the logic...
Black Lives Matter
August 8, 2023
Lessons from Gramsci for Social Movements Today
Mark EnglerPaul Engler
Gramsci's political thoughts and pragmatic strategies have yielded a collection of ideas that can be argued to have become even more relevant over time.
July 31, 2023
OK, I’ve Seen Enough. This Time Is Different.
Dave Kamper
The labor movement has been preparing for this moment
July 26, 2023
Addressing Unanchored Care: An Experiment in Developing Resilient Movement Organizations
Shakiya CantyChristi Clark
The concept of "Resilient Futures" is introduced, a program designed to empower organizers and directors of Black, Brown, and Asian organizations, focusing on personal and professional well-being to sustain collective resistance....
Christi Clark
Christi has 20+ years of community and labor organizing experience, fostering leadership, coalitions, and policy wins.
Shakiya Canty
Shakiya, a 4th generation West Philadelphian, is a passionate organizer experienced in social movements. With 5 years of service in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, she achieved policy wins in housing, sanitation, and transportation.