The Power of the People Heals
“There's a lot to be said about faith and trust in who we are as people and who we are as humanity,” says organizer Sarah Nuñez.
Kelly Hayes is a Menominee author, educator, organizer, and photographer. Kelly is the host of Truthout’s podcast “Movement Memos” and co-author of Let This Radicalize You, with Mariame Kaba.
“There's a lot to be said about faith and trust in who we are as people and who we are as humanity,” says organizer Sarah Nuñez.
"Colonialism has been destroying worlds for hundreds of years."
"There are historical patterns and political patterns that a lot of people might not be able to recognize," says Rebecca Nagle.
We’re human beings with human needs, and many of us are struggling. Ignoring that will diminish our potential.
“It is a self-replicating authoritarian system that has persisted over the course of generations,” says Talia Lavin.
We need the good in you.
Defiance must be woven into the fabric of our daily lives, rather than simply proclaimed at marches or on social media.
"Focusing on what I can do, and endeavoring to live my values is my greatest comfort right now."
"In dark times, people have always found ways to make their own light. That work is now upon us."
“PTSD, in many ways, works like a time machine,” says healing justice practitioner Chiara Galimberti.
"Whatever comes next, we won’t face it alone."
"If you’re looking for signs of the devil, a lot of stuff starts smelling like sulfur," says Talia Lavin.