How populist nationalist leaders across various democracies are employing a playbook involving fear exploitation, institutional undermining, truth erosion, and more to erode democratic values and consolidate power.
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A Commons Conversations Podcast featuring an interview with Radhika Jhaveri, an environmental justice activist in India.
Degrowth as a Concept and Practice: Introduction
An introduction to degrowth – the aims, character, values and principles of degrowth along with a comprehensive list of resources.
Practising Commoning
This article introduces commoning and provides a comprehensive resource list including tools for practicing commoning.
Campaigns to End Logging in Australia (Commons Conversations Podcasts)
Listen to two podcasts from the Commons Conversations about campaigns, coalition building and citizen science to end logging in Australia.
The Neutrality Trap: Disrupting and Connecting for Social Change (Book)
The message at the heart of The Neutrality Trap is that, when it comes to the important social issues that face us today, avoiding conflict is a mistake.
Women and Leadership in the Environmental Movement (Commons Conversations Podcast)
Listen to an inspiring podcast about women & leadership in the Australian environment movement with Judy Lambert & Victoria McKenzie-McHarg.
The 2023 Voice Referendum Outcome: A Messaging Guide
In the aftermath of a challenging referendum loss, our communities are facing a critical juncture. GetUp and Australian Progress offer a messaging guide for social change organisations, helping you speak out and channel emotions into constructive action. Read an excerpt and download the full report.
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.
Democracy Undone: The Authoritarian’s Playbook
How populist nationalist leaders across various democracies are employing a playbook involving fear exploitation, institutional undermining, truth erosion, and more to erode democratic values and consolidate power.
Insights into Indigenous Solidarity, Creativity and Social Justice with Laniyuk & Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira (Commons Conversations Podcast)
A Commons Conversations Podcast featuring an interview with Laniyuk and Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira about Indigenous Solidarity, Creativity and Social Justice.
Commons Conversations: Insights into Environmental Justice Movements in India with Radhika Jhaveri
A Commons Conversations Podcast featuring an interview with Radhika Jhaveri, an environmental justice activist in India.
Degrowth as a Concept and Practice: Introduction
An introduction to degrowth – the aims, character, values and principles of degrowth along with a comprehensive list of resources.
Practising Commoning
This article introduces commoning and provides a comprehensive resource list including tools for practicing commoning.
Campaigns to End Logging in Australia (Commons Conversations Podcasts)
Listen to two podcasts from the Commons Conversations about campaigns, coalition building and citizen science to end logging in Australia.
The Neutrality Trap: Disrupting and Connecting for Social Change (Book)
The message at the heart of The Neutrality Trap is that, when it comes to the important social issues that face us today, avoiding conflict is a mistake.
Women and Leadership in the Environmental Movement (Commons Conversations Podcast)
Listen to an inspiring podcast about women & leadership in the Australian environment movement with Judy Lambert & Victoria McKenzie-McHarg.
The 2023 Voice Referendum Outcome: A Messaging Guide
In the aftermath of a challenging referendum loss, our communities are facing a critical juncture. GetUp and Australian Progress offer a messaging guide for social change organisations, helping you speak out and channel emotions into constructive action. Read an excerpt and download the full report.
Lobbying and Advocacy: Start Here
Welcome to the Lobbying & Advocacy topic in the Commons Social Change Library. This article guides you through a wide range of materials to inform the public in relation to lobbying, advocacy and policy-making.