Building Stronger Coalitions: Overcoming Division in Resistance Movements

An opinion piece argues that division threatens resistance movements and emphasizes the importance of making people feel a sense of belonging to build stronger coalitions, especially in the face of fascism and ongoing suffering.

19 Apr, 11:00 — 19 Apr, 11:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual134d ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here’s how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

People won’t join us just because we’re right. They’ll join if we make them feel like they belong “Settle your quarrels, come together, and understand the reality of our situation. Understand that fascism is already here, that people are already dying that could be saved, that generations more will live poor, butchered lives if you fail to act. Do what must be done, discover your humanity and your love in revolution.” George Jackson wrote these prophetic words more than 50 years ago. At that ...

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Building Stronger Coalitions: Overcoming Division in Resistance Movements

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