Tag: People Power
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As state and corporate surveillance intensifies, a new guide aims to help mutual aid organizations protect themselves
Mutual aid is not a new concept, but over the past decade, as communities across the globe face increasing threats to their wellbeing and safety—and as surveillance and oppression on communities rise—the importance of mutual aid organizations is growing. This comes as no surprise, as history shows that mutual aid organizations serve as critical community…
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Somali Communities Are Building Collective Power in the Face of Trump’s Attacks
Minnesota’s Somali community has organized mutual aid and neighborhood patrols amid Trump’s campaign to crush them. This article was originally published by Truthout. Winter in Minnesota is notoriously harsh, lasting until mid-spring and marked by below-freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and intense winds. It is a common misconception that survival requires either hibernation or migration, but…
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Navigating conflict in movement spaces
A lot of groups and projects break apart because of internal conflict. Here are some pointers on how to engage in productive conversations to keep movements together. This article is adapted from a Mutual Aid 101 session Shareable hosted on November 20, 2025, titled “Navigating conflict when building power with Dean Spade.” Access to the…
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Mutual aid in motion: One participant’s story
Editor’s Note: In February 2025, Shareable launched Mutual Aid 101, a free learning series to introduce new organizers to mutual aid. Over 3,000 people from across the US participated in the series over six weeks. During an Offers & Needs Marketfor participants, a Shareable staff member shared a need for participants to tell their story.…
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Borrow a drill, save the world
I’ve been telling this one story a lot in my talks – here’s an easy way to share it with those who you think might benefit or get a kick out of it. And if you haven’t [heard it], well, it’s become core to my approach to life, politics, activism, economics, and taking this world…