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.
“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.
What does it look like to emerge from this moment?
"Electoral safety planning is for everybody, including groups that don't believe in or participate in national elections," says Che Johnson-Long.
“Move in the direction of your values, however you can, and know that your contribution is necessary.”
“Abortion care is a community responsibility,” says Meghan Daniel.
“We cannot become what it is that has harmed us in the first place,” says Elliott Fukui.
Scientists are being blamed for the disasters they have tried to raise the alarm about, with some people openly declaring that they should be lynched.
Let’s pay attention to who is building power in the face of catastrophe and who is disrupting the status quo.
"Get that ready because it could save your life or your community's lives," says Asheville organizer Sarah Nuñez.
“This war is not a civil war, it’s a counterrevolutionary war against civilians,” says Sudanese organizer Nisrin Elamin.
"Tell people what they mean to you."
"The point is not to debate reality but to dominate it."
"None of us has all of the answers, so we must cultivate ideas, build relationships, and think alongside one another as we attempt to chart a way forward."