I really appreciate these definitions, it crystallises something I’ve been feeling for a while re movement organisation. I would love to know if you have any examples of this kind of movement organisation or embryonic forms in our enormous struggle today
In the U.S., I think DSA--esp in New York City--is doing a really good job of building an effective movement that’s achieving real wins & gaining lasting power. To me, that’s the best model I see today in this context.
V useful definitions but I'm always left with this aching, burning question: "yes, but HOW? What precisely do I need to do?"
I feel alienated from other people being not from this area and not understanding how to connect with people at a level that leads to coordination and organizing.
I'm involved with PSL and JVP groups selling demilitarization, ceasefire, and social justice. I feel like those are fairly well organized but do not seem to accomplish much in the way of change.
Plus I love in a relatively rural town of 1100 people with quite limited services and almost all of the serious work bring don't is many miles away in a bigger city which leaves me feeling like I have a huge commute to be involved in changing a community I don't live in. So I'm not seeing an improvement in my own material conditions arising from that: I'm not any less oppressed, I'm not any more food secure, I don't have any costs reduced by cooperativism, etc.
It is for those reason that I find myself wondering what can be done in my little town, but it is so hard to get people to open up and talk to you in New England, it is most frustrating.
I really appreciate these definitions, it crystallises something I’ve been feeling for a while re movement organisation. I would love to know if you have any examples of this kind of movement organisation or embryonic forms in our enormous struggle today
In the U.S., I think DSA--esp in New York City--is doing a really good job of building an effective movement that’s achieving real wins & gaining lasting power. To me, that’s the best model I see today in this context.
I love your definitions, particularly “strategic locations.”
Thank you! It was quick to write, but took decades to formulate.
Are you interested in any new/potential movements? Raising hand as a person willing to organize.
Yes! I think we need a movement for eco-socialism oriented towards degrowth.
Up to have a conversation / connect on this?
V useful definitions but I'm always left with this aching, burning question: "yes, but HOW? What precisely do I need to do?"
I feel alienated from other people being not from this area and not understanding how to connect with people at a level that leads to coordination and organizing.
I'm involved with PSL and JVP groups selling demilitarization, ceasefire, and social justice. I feel like those are fairly well organized but do not seem to accomplish much in the way of change.
Plus I love in a relatively rural town of 1100 people with quite limited services and almost all of the serious work bring don't is many miles away in a bigger city which leaves me feeling like I have a huge commute to be involved in changing a community I don't live in. So I'm not seeing an improvement in my own material conditions arising from that: I'm not any less oppressed, I'm not any more food secure, I don't have any costs reduced by cooperativism, etc.
It is for those reason that I find myself wondering what can be done in my little town, but it is so hard to get people to open up and talk to you in New England, it is most frustrating.