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Strong Movements Share Knowledge! Webinar & Resources

A session co-presented by GGSN and The Commons, with tips for gathering and sharing movement knowledge, including examples from people around the world.

منابع فارسی زبان برای معترضان در ایران | Persian-language Resources for Protesters in Iran

A collection of Farsi/Persian-language resources for protesters, organizers, activists, advocates and community leaders in Iran.

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Narrative Change for Worker Rights: Directory of Messaging Guides

Want to change the story about work, workers’ rights, and economic justice? Here is a collection of research, guides and recommendations for framing, narrative and messaging to help you develop powerful messages & narratives.

Inspiring Quotes from George Lakey: Activist, Strategist, Trainer and Author

Inspiring quotes from George Lakey, US activist, strategist, Quaker, trainer and writer. Topics include courage, hope, vision, training and more.

The Wisdom of George Lakey: Insights from a Life of Activism

Explore many articles by George Lakey, US activist, strategist, Quaker, trainer and writer. He shares hard-won lessons on nonviolent action and social movements.

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Learn from George Lakey: Activist, Strategist, Trainer and Author

A curated selection of resources from the Commons librarians featuring the prolific and inspiring work of U.S. activist George Lakey. Dive in to explore his many influential movement projects and books.

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Lessons for Campaigners from Zohran Mamdani’s Victory

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City Mayoral race has inspired left wing campaigners around the world. Explore these resources to find out more about the campaign and its lessons.

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Pillars of Support: Start Here

What are Pillars of Support? Here is a curated collection of resources collated by the Commons librarians including introductory resources, videos, templates, case studies and exercises.

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Tactic: Bird-dogging

What is bird-dogging? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what bird-dogging is, how to do bird-dogging and examples from around the world.

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The Librarians: Resources to Resist Repression

Recommended resources related to The Librarians, a documentary that reveals how librarians in the United States are standing up against sweeping censorship efforts and political intimidation.

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