By David Whettstone Community Watch and Comment January 13th, 2021 George Lakey has been active in direct action campaigns for…
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Nonviolence training with a difference
Peace News UK August 1st, 2020 An extract from the new edition of George Lakey’s book Facilitating Group Learning The…
We need a plan to prevent a Trump takeover — and this anti-coup research shows the way
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence August 11th, 2020 By studying the research that shows how other countries have handled coup…
What will it take to defend the election? Here’s one winning strategy
A knee-jerk protest won’t stop a Trump power grab. It’s going to take several clear, do-able strategies that together enable…
Training as action
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence July 2nd, 2012 Usually, direct action training is what it sounds like: training in preparation…
Break out of your class bubble, get training and win!
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence October 16th, 2012 Many activists have access to anti-oppression trainings, and that’s one place to…
8 skills of a well-trained activist
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence June 11th, 2013 The history of training is a history of playing catch-up — but…
Ingredients for building courage
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence February 11th, 2015 While many of us will never face a terror situation like that…
What makes effective white allies? Training, not shaming
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence June 1st, 2015 A pro-training culture moves beyond the language of correction and control, toward…
Finding courage in anxious times
By George Lakey Waging NonViolence May 10th, 2017 Courageous cultures are created by centering ourselves on our strengths and encouraging…