Activists throughout history have put social movement work on hold for the electoral arena. Determining whether to do so is a matter of strategy and calling.
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Should we disrupt the Democratic Party or try to take it over?
How movements settle the debate on whether to engage with political parties from the inside or outside will have a profound impact on their effectiveness.
A Guide to Power Analysis in Community Organising
A power analysis tool and templates for community organisers by The National Academy of Community Organising (NACO) in the UK.
When Facts Fail: How We Fight Misinformation
Article about organisations fighting misinformation and disinformation from the FWD + Organise Conference 2021 in Australia.
The Advocates: Women within the Australian Environmental Movement
This book features nine never-before-told stories of remarkable women and their courageous pursuits of climate justice in Australia.
Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation: Measuring What Matters
How can we equip ourselves to design effective monitoring and evaluation approaches for campaigns, movement building and organising work?
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Susan
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Olivia
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Nora
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Lisa
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Should Fighting for Democracy Take Priority over Building Powerful Social Movements?
Activists throughout history have put social movement work on hold for the electoral arena. Determining whether to do so is a matter of strategy and calling.
Should we disrupt the Democratic Party or try to take it over?
How movements settle the debate on whether to engage with political parties from the inside or outside will have a profound impact on their effectiveness.
A Guide to Power Analysis in Community Organising
A power analysis tool and templates for community organisers by The National Academy of Community Organising (NACO) in the UK.
When Facts Fail: How We Fight Misinformation
Article about organisations fighting misinformation and disinformation from the FWD + Organise Conference 2021 in Australia.
The Advocates: Women within the Australian Environmental Movement
This book features nine never-before-told stories of remarkable women and their courageous pursuits of climate justice in Australia.
Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation: Measuring What Matters
How can we equip ourselves to design effective monitoring and evaluation approaches for campaigns, movement building and organising work?
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Susan
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Olivia
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Nora
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.
Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Lisa
Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.