Conventional economic wisdom is that austerity and inequality are necessary pains of growth. Data show, on the contrary, that to benefit all people the economy must first be designed this way.
Finish What You Started
As important as non-violent discipline, unity, and planning are, knowing when to finish what you started is key to a movement’s success. Then the patient, unglamorous work of building lasting foundations for justice can begin.
It Had to Be You
“The important thing for activists to realize is that everything comes down to community. It’s always about people. . . . Even the smallest creatures have the power to change the world.” (Srdja Popovic)
It’s Unity, Stupid!
“. . . creating a sense of community, building the elements of a group identity, having a cohesive organization, leaving none of your men or women behind, and sticking to your values.” (Srdja Popovic)
The Dynamics of Transformation
“American superpower,” “the greatest power in history,” or, more recently, “America first” have become part of American political values. What about constitutional democracy?