Resources for union leaders, community organisations, and researchers on how you can join together and bargain for the common good from the Bargaining for the Common Good Network.
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Articles
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.
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.
Youth Movements as a Unique form of Resistance
YouthXYouth has been exploring the power and sacredness of youth movements as a unique form of resistance.
Start an Action Group
This article by George Lakey is about the ingredients needed to start an action group that’s strong enough to launch a campaign.
Creative Community-led Action: The Busted Bus Stops Campaign
This campaign case study of the Busted Bus Stops Campaign highlights how creative, community-led action can draw attention to local issues.
Tactics: Noncooperation
What is noncooperation? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what noncooperation is, how to do noncooperation and examples from around the world.
Insights from the Frontlines of Kenya
Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill protests sparked a youth-led movement that challenged corruption, won key reforms and reshaped civic activism amid state repression—powerful insights from the frontlines.
Psychology, Trust and Joy in Organizing
Apply psychological insight to improve organizing practice with this series on psychology, trust, and joy by Leading Change Network.
Exploring Social Movement Frameworks
Want to understand social movements better? Explore this list offering snapshots of key social movement frameworks and models.
Bargaining for the Common Good
Resources for union leaders, community organisations, and researchers on how you can join together and bargain for the common good from the Bargaining for the Common Good Network.
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.
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.
Youth Movements as a Unique form of Resistance
YouthXYouth has been exploring the power and sacredness of youth movements as a unique form of resistance.
Start an Action Group
This article by George Lakey is about the ingredients needed to start an action group that’s strong enough to launch a campaign.
Creative Community-led Action: The Busted Bus Stops Campaign
This campaign case study of the Busted Bus Stops Campaign highlights how creative, community-led action can draw attention to local issues.
Tactics: Noncooperation
What is noncooperation? Here is a collection of resources curated by the Commons librarians about what noncooperation is, how to do noncooperation and examples from around the world.
Insights from the Frontlines of Kenya
Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill protests sparked a youth-led movement that challenged corruption, won key reforms and reshaped civic activism amid state repression—powerful insights from the frontlines.
Psychology, Trust and Joy in Organizing
Apply psychological insight to improve organizing practice with this series on psychology, trust, and joy by Leading Change Network.
Exploring Social Movement Frameworks
Want to understand social movements better? Explore this list offering snapshots of key social movement frameworks and models.