The Commons Social Change Library

Welcome to the Commons Social Change Library

Do you want to change the world for the better? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re new to advocacy or an experienced campaigner you’ll find helpful resources here. All materials are free, digital, and directly available.

The Commons Library includes 1000+ educational resources in a range of formats. Topics include campaign strategy, community organising, working effectively in groups, justice and diversity, creative activism, and much more.

Visit the Browse page for an overview of topics, formats and collections. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about the newest tools for social change. Learn about our Projects and read what our users have to say.

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Thank you to everyone who has made the Commons what it is! You can join the celebrations: book tickets for the trivia night on 30 April, pick up a special 5th Birthday Pack, and send a message of support.

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Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It

Understand the key attributes of authoritarian systems, how authoritarians wield power, and ways to counter it.

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What’s New in the Commons Library

See what’s new in the Commons Social Change Library – making activism smarter and stronger.

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New to Activism, Organising and Campaigning? Start Here!

A collection of resources by The Commons Social Change Library to help you learn all about activism, organising and campaigning.

Commons Conversations Podcast: Insights into Activism

Commons Conversations Podcast – Interviews with campaigners about insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history and more.

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Tech, including Artificial Intelligence, and its Relationship to Movement Politics

Explore a collection of resources from Tectonica about technology and artificial intelligence and their relationship to movement politics.

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