Which Wolf Will We Feed?
Savvy Stewards Can Turn Chaos and Cruelty Into a Rising Movement to Thrive Together
| It is neither feasible nor helpful for everyone to do the same thing. However, each of us can contribute something within a vibrant movement ecology. As nonviolent strategist Julia Roig explains, this kind of “broad-front organizing” enables us to harness the upsides of each approach—such as protecting the most vulnerable (block), engaging in healthy conflict resolution (bridge), or offering a unifying vision for the future (build)—all while minimizing potential downsides. The power in that maneuver ultimately springs from the fact that freedom for any of us depends on freedom for all of us. This idea of “interconnected freedom” is central to our quest to thrive together. A thriving future also depends on our will to stick together, with unwavering solidarity in the face of adversity and uncertainty Read the full blog here. Who Shares My Values?Do People in America Agree on Civic Values?With everything going on around us right now, it looks like everything sucks. Looking into an even more destabilized future is not easy and the prospect of more drama is daunting. However, even acts of authoritarian overreach can unexpectedly galvanize broad coalitions. Those previously sidelined can rise when encouraged. How can we orient so we can ground ourselves better for these times ahead? Read the full digest here.
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