A better understanding of the legalese inherent to international law mandates reveals the tools activists can use to organize more…
Waging NonViolence
6 ways to stay focused on movement-building amid the post-election chaos
By Matt Meyer Waging NonViolence November 13th, 2020 In this time of uncertainty, movements must continue the long-term work of…
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…
What New Orleans’ Common Ground Collective can teach us about surviving crisis together
Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina, the Common Ground Collective’s uncommon success offers lessons on how to build effective mutual aid…
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…