Movement Health & Operations

Posted by | May 22, 2018
Transcending Diversity

Let's face it, "diversity and inclusion" efforts in this country, and in the progressive movement, have been dismal. The reasons for this are deep and complex, but one of them...

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Posted by | May 22, 2018
Empowering the Largest Minority Group: Diversity Outreach to People with Disabilities

Searing images of people in wheelchairs fighting for healthcare was an important force in the battle to protect the Affordable Care Act. Yet people with disabilities remain a mostly untapped...

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Posted by | May 22, 2018
Addressing Class Privilege as Activists

Ever been in an activist environment that inadvertently replicated classism and excluded poor and working-class leaders? Wondering how someone with class privilege clues like private school education, an inheritance or trust...

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Posted by | May 22, 2018
Calling In the Calling Out Culture

Many criticize the call-out culture but few offer concrete skills-building techniques to create a “call-in” culture that strengthens our movement. This training by an experienced anti-fascist black feminist will teach...

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Posted by | May 22, 2018
How to Be an Accomplice to the Gay Agenda

This training is intended for people who want to be an intentional ally to the LGBTQ+ community. We'll start with information on being an ally/advocate and practical advice for common...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Lean Data Practices for Civil Society Organizations (Sponsored Training)

All data is interesting, but only some data is useful. Lean Data Practices (“LDP”) are techniques for managing data. You don’t need an engineering degree or a dedicated budget to...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Your Group, Stronger: Understanding and Reacting to Common Group Dynamics

Ever been frustrated by a group of people you're responsible for leading, managing, or coordinating? That wouldn't be surprising, as we all bring different styles and experiences to our work....

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
How to Support Your Friends When They’re Harassed Online

During the 2016 presidential campaign and since the election, harassment and violence across the country—both in physical spaces and online—has increased. Online harassment of people of color, religious minorities, women,...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Protecting the Movement Online: Digital Security 101

Progressive organizations can't make change happen if they're breached, and right now too many of us are at high risk. Although cyber threats are not unique to the political space,...

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Posted by | May 5, 2017
Fired Up and Burnt Out: Keeping It Together in Uncertain Times

How can we keep ourselves grounded as we participate in this movement moment? In our current political climate, we're seeing many new activists and increasing momentum but also increasing burnout...

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