Blog
Personal reflections, analysis, and perspectives on activism, organizing, and social movements.
Fascism Rising in the UK: The Attack on Photojournalist Simone Rudolphi
The attack on photojournalist Simone Rudolphi in Newcastle reveals the deep alignment between government authorities and far-right violence in the UK. As fascism rises through strategic organizing, our movements must evolve beyond reactive responses to build strategic depth and interconnected resistance.
Update: Global Sumud Flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla enters its final leg with 43 boats united, including veterans and activists from over 40 countries. Greg Stoker reports from the veterans' delegation as they press forward toward Gaza, demonstrating that when the world stays silent, ordinary people do extraordinary things.
How to Research a Protest Before Attending: Ways to Check Organizers, Safety, and Background
A comprehensive guide to researching protests before attending, covering how to vet organizers, ensure personal safety, and understand the movement's background. Essential preparation steps for meaningful and safe activism.
Understanding Your Rights at a Protest in the United States
A comprehensive guide to understanding your constitutional rights while protesting in the United States. Learn what you can legally do, how to document events safely, how to handle police interactions, and essential steps to protect your physical and digital security during demonstrations.
Global Sumud Flotilla: When the World Stays Silent, We Set Sail
The Global Sumud Flotilla represents the largest civilian-led maritime mission in history, with over 50 vessels from 44 countries challenging Israel's blockade of Gaza. When governments fail and silence reigns, ordinary people band together to do the extraordinary - sailing with solidarity, not weapons.
On the Criminalization of Pro-Palestinian Activism in the UK
A personal reflection on the increasing criminalization of pro-Palestinian activism in the UK, exploring recent state repression, the importance of grassroots community solidarity, and how diverse forms of resistance can adapt and endure in challenging times.