As Japan deepens its allegiance to US military interests, Japanese artists are finding creative ways to foster a stronger culture of political dissent. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/06/japa...

“A decentralized and empowered civil society is one of the most resilient forms of democratic defense. This moment calls for us to assess wisely, build steadily, act strategically & defend relentlessly.” @wagingnonviolence.org wagingnonviolence.org/2025/11/the-...

A big tent coalition is harnessing the energy surrounding the World Cup to imagine a more free and democratic United States.

When movements are at their most powerful, they not only withdraw cooperation from unjust systems, but build the capacity to live without them. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/06/resi...

One city’s success in stopping a data center grew into a regional movement that’s notching wins across the San Gabriel Valley.

Protesters in New Jersey attempted to blockade weapons bound for Israel, part of a growing global movement to undercut the pillars of the Israeli war machine.

On Memorial Day, instead of honoring the lives of our own military above all other lives, we can harness the power of remembrance toward our deep desire for peace. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/05/memo...

Everyday acts of financial self-protection, mutual support and safer mobility are subtle, enduring forms of resistance practiced by women in Egypt. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/05/quie...

The argument that only war could have stopped the Nazis rests on shaky assumptions and simplifications that need to be challenged.

Quiet mass resistance led Congress to end compulsory draft registration. But a plan for “automatic” registration threatens that victory.

Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/05/anti...

Data analyst and disinformation expert Abdullatif Sleibi discusses how conspiracy ecosystems like QAnon grow from fringe spaces into political forces.

WATCH: Volunteers still aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition boats to Gaza and their loved ones encourage a “litany of actions” in solidarity with Palestine.

While many proclaim that our species is doomed, the everyday work of mothers and caregivers shows that a better future is possible — one that is joyous and filled with love.

AI policy adviser Tiffany Saade discusses AI governance, challenging AI hype and the narrative of neutral technologies.

Restorative justice practitioner Dominic Barter discusses why this work must emerge from within each community’s own culture and lived experience. wagingnonviolence.org/metta/podcas...

When people must hazard sea and gunboats in order to bring food and medicine to those trapped in Gaza, the failure of whole systems is laid bare.

The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power — and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime, writes Daniel Hunter.

Just published—my article on using research to expose your opponent's support pillars. “Power analysis is all about uncovering connections & asking how various entities interact to create a web of dependencies that can reveal your opponent’s vulnerabilities…” wagingnonviolence.org/2026/04/powe...

Deep research is key to identifying ICE’s pillars of support and building the power necessary to topple them.

To create a safer world, millions of Americans need to mobilize to end the war on Iran, prevent nuclear proliferation, halt the arms race and slash military budgets.

In our hyper-polarized world, a social experiment showed that we can bridge deep divides by tapping into people’s creativity, curiosity and desire for connection.

From coffee and courage to a global model, how Caicedo, Colombia became the world’s first nonviolent municipality.

Nonviolence educator Francesca Po discusses how curiosity, dignity and self-awareness shape the way we engage across disagreement.

Anger at the Modi government for eroding a landmark rural employment program has reached a boiling point, sparking protests across rural India.

The Trump administration profoundly misunderstands power as being synonymous with violence, writes @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social. But we can learn a lesson about real power from a humble source — flowers.

Journalist Emily Yellin discusses Rev. James Lawson's spiritual grounding, strategic brilliance and lifelong commitment to nonviolent direct action.

As the Israeli occupation targets academic institutions, Palestinian students resist scholasticide while calling for tangible international solidarity.

As No Kings prepares for the next nationwide mobilization, it's time to integrate the "playbook."

How Hungarians ousted Viktor Orbán is a critical case study for people doing the unglamorous but essential work of democracy defense. Here are eight lessons from their playbook.

The revelations about Cesar Chavez underscore the need to reckon with sexual abuse by changing organizing cultures and following workers’ lead.

As the war in Sudan rages on, theater is being used to help survivors of violence heal invisible wounds, overcome isolation and build a culture of peace.

Sharing meals anchors incarcerated people both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere.

Migration and finance researcher Pablo Pastor Vital discusses how political systems define mobility and belonging. wagingnonviolence.org/cnv/podcast/...

Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard won its first victory against a drone company with ties to the IDF and DHS.

Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel’s escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis.

By expanding our definition of security, we can more accurately reflect how a secure world is achieved and defended in practice.

Across the US, progressive clergy are seizing ground from Christian nationalists with testimony and liturgy that inspire and mobilize.

Civil rights activist and founder of Revolutionary Love Project, Valarie Kaur, discusses how we cultivate the inner strength to see the humanity in others — even those who oppose us.

For students in Gaza, studying is no longer an individual activity, but a collective, grassroots effort to preserve education in the absence of formal institutions.

Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia and Debra Rojas made an enormous sacrifice for the farmworker movement, but it was the kind of sacrifice no one should ever have to make.

We saw in Minneapolis what we’ve long seen in U.S. peace movements: Women bringing innovation, moral clarity, caregiving and an insistence on justice.

A “non-permission slip” is the first step in a new nationwide campaign training thousands of local organizers to defend public education. #FreetheFuture

Author, activist and strategist Rivera Sun discusses how communities protect one another through nonviolent intervention, accompaniment, and public refusal.

To address the present crisis, we need to go beyond politics and transform our modern culture that degrades us.

U2’s first new record in nearly a decade, “Days of Ash,” is a call to action fueled by anger and rooted in hope.

A majority of Americans already oppose the war in Iran, but the bombs won’t stop until public opinion is converted into real pressure.

Kristi Noem’s firing shows our power, writes Daniel Hunter. And now we must go after the real architect of Trump's deportation machine and so many other harmful policies: Stephen Miller.

Civil rights legend Dr. Bernard LaFayette helped reshape the course of the nation. But what I remember most was his joy and unwavering hopefulness.

As fissures among Trump supporters widen, we all have a role to play in creating the conditions for defection and loyalty shifts.