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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.

Gig Workers, Organising, Unions and Algorithms: A Curated Collection

This collection brings together key research, guides, case studies and analyses exploring how gig workers navigate digital platforms, work instability, unions and algorithms.

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Exploring the Gig Economy: Challenges and Opportunities Toolkit

This toolkit is a practical resource to better understand the online gig economy, whether for personal learning or to support awareness-raising and training sessions. It is a learning guide with detailed explanations, real-life examples and insights into online gig work.

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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.

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.

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