We blog about more than upcoming events, breaking news, progress and change. We also write about activism itself. Click on the categories below to read more from us…
***COMING SOON***
- Activism 101 – a series of posts with the “Cliff’s Notes” version for current issues. Perfect for beginners or sharing with your friends and family who need a clue.
- The Anarchist’s Book Shelf – irreverent book reviews of revolutionary titles.
- Voices for Change – blog entries from special guests in the activist community.
***Resources Shared from Guante‘s Site***
On Gender, Masculinity and Rape Culture
How Men Can Take an Active Role in Dismantling Rape Culture
“Men’s Rights Activists” and the New Sexism
Why I’m Thankful for Feminism
Three Points About Rape Jokes that People Seem to be Ignoring
Outrage is Easy: on Rick Ross, Rape and Responsibility
On Boycotting the B-Word
On Racism and Racial Justice
An Open Letter to White People About Trayvon Martin
How to Completely Miss the Point in a Conversation About Racism
Practical Ways We Can Stop Centering Everything Around White People’s Feelings
Re-Framing the Debate Around Racist Halloween Costumes
On Power and History: Five False Equivalencies
Apology Not Accepted: on Joel Brinkley, Vietnam, and Intent vs. Impact
On Homophobia and the Struggle for LGBTQ Rights
Marriage Equality and the Myth of Inevitability
On Homophobia in “Conscious” Hip Hop
A History of the Hip Hop Against Homophobia Series
Neutral (poem)
Resources for Activists and Organizers
How to Effectively Organize and Promote an Event
Activists and Artists Should be Better at Social Media; Here Are a Few Tips and Tactics
Artist-Activist Partnerships: Five Tips for Booking Your Benefit
Beyond the Benefit: 3 Ways Artists Can Have a Concrete Impact on the Election and the Larger Movement
Why Representative Event Lineups Matter
Russell Brand, Ty Moore and the Difference Between Voting as a Strategy and Voting as a Tactic
“A Pragmatist’s Guide to Revolution” + a few post-election thoughts
What One Person Can Do About _______