I'm having a hard time finding anything to disagree with in this succinct, insightful, research-based piece with practical advice. - ThreadSky

ezralevin.bsky.social • 2 days ago

I'm having a hard time finding anything to disagree with in this succinct, insightful, research-based piece with practical advice.

Reposted from Brian Klaas

I wrote about how Trump is destroying American democracy, along with eight crucial lessons about how to counteract it, drawing on my 14 years of studying brave pro-democracy opposition movements in authoritarian regimes across the globe. We’re in serious trouble, but there’s still hope.

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nancyhicks.bsky.social•22 hours ago

📌

standude-juststan.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes.

We are far from finished in this fight, and can win if we keep moving. The practical advice is good stuff, and much needed.

Lots more on tactical stuff here :

"Beautiful Trouble - A Toolbox For Revolution"
https://beautifultrouble.org/toolbox/tactic

carolinefich.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why is indivisible not organizing mass demonstrations? We need to be in the streets!

kejepu.bsky.social•2 days ago

Along with being Putin's puppet, I think he is a puppet to the radical evangelical groups in play. NAR being one. We're not just looking at competitive authoritarianism but a theocracy. Trump's narcissism has made him an easy mark for the "christian" groups to manipulate.

kejepu.bsky.social•2 days ago

research 7 Mountain Mandate. It will look familiar to what we're seeing now.

2smiley.bsky.social•2 days ago

Help. How do I get a post directly into the group, not just an individual, after moderation? No one seems to know.

annaliisavilppu.bsky.social•2 days ago

📌

jloehmanns.bsky.social•2 days ago

There is no reason to pretend, that democracy still exists in the US. Such pretense would only be in the interest of those who dismantled it.

brianklaas.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you Ezra!

cwaels.bsky.social•2 days ago

“Tear down this paywall!” please

ellenajk.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thanks, Ezra! Excellent article.

cdevlew.bsky.social•2 days ago

Also: the idea of biweekly district town halls fits with these arguments. Bringing people together to air their issues, however disparate, creates solidarity and power.

cdevlew.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes, it’s excellent. The idea of a big tent including those we disagree with on issues or stances is key. Please don’t lose the plot by focussing on Dems who stray from the orthodoxy. They are on our team in this existential fight.

mickybinicky.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is amazing. Thank you.

cwaels.bsky.social•2 days ago

PAYWALLED right when it gets good. 🥵 C’mon Ezra. Gift it or convince them to open it to all.

red-teardrop.bsky.social•2 days ago

Everyone who feels helpless in the face of the current Trump onslaught should read this. The takeaway from the article is simple: don't wait for someone else to lead or to do something so you can follow, instead, just do something - anything - to stand up for our democracy.

camofarc.bsky.social•2 days ago

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j-slaughter.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm sure this must be part of it

stayvigilant144.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ach! I'm getting a 404 message for this link.

sfh65.bsky.social•2 days ago

@algreen.house.gov- INDEPENDENT MEDIA circuit today, such as The Breakfast Club podcast.
Also interviewed with Democracy NOW & called current climate as "of, for, & by the PLUTOCRATS". Also, "he (trump) lives in suites while people live in streets"
Watch this 👇🏽 & share 🙏🏽
https://youtu.be/4cxKUJtv1WU?si=Kfc998LSIT2TKRx8

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