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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.
July 18, 2023
Nuts and Bolts for Building Resilient Organizations
Jesse GrahamAmy HalstedBen Chin
Organizers discuss practical ways to deal with the challenges of non-profit culture.
Amy Halsted
Amy Halsted, a Community Organizer and Canvass Director, has served Maine People's Alliance for 22 years, including Communications & Development Director, Associate Director, and Co-Director.
Jesse Graham
Jesse Graham, native to Maine, joined the staff of Maine People’s Alliance in 1999 and has served the organization in the roles of door-to-door Canvass Director, Community Organizer, Associate Director, Executive Director for 10...
July 14, 2023
Democracy’s Antidote to Authoritarianism: An Organizing Revival
Sulma Arias
To defeat the rising tide of authoritarianism, organizations that are part of a pro-democracy movement must reground ourselves in relational, transformational, power-based community organizing