Engaging in generative conflict by asking tough strategic questions was an important step on the road to New York City’s rent freeze. Yatom Marom explains why conflict avoidance is a problem for movements in an excerpt from his new book, For Louder Days. wagingnonviolence.org/2026/07/move...

Nancy Kurshan, cofounder of theatrical antiwar group the Yippies, talks about how counterculture can help revitalize our movements.

India’s Cockroach Janta Party started as a meme, but it has transformed into a real youth movement challenging institutions that have failed their generation.

This month, the Albert Einstein Institution launches a new People-Powered Training Platform.

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate it’s 250th year, it’s time for a (significant) revision to the pledge of allegiance that focuses on what unites us.

Environmental activist Robin Greenfield discusses how a life of simplicity leads to greater freedom, joy and connection.

Only by repairing a legacy of stolen lives, stolen labor and stolen land can we find the path to a more perfect union — and a new zine offers a roadmap.

Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s new book about his Weatherman parents, “Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young,” contends honestly with the political violence of the 1970s.

In response to the Trump administration’s attempts to quell dissent and tilt the playing field, people are not shrinking in fear, but getting more bold in their resistance, writes Daniel Hunter.

Jared Kushner’s planned luxury resort on protected wetlands in Albania has sparked the largest pro-democracy movement since the fall of communism. #flamingorevolution #handsoffvjosanarta #albaniaisnotforsale

Campaign Nonviolence Action Days invites people into the existing movement toward a nonviolent, equitable and livable world.

Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg discusses her nonviolent commitment to defending animals and repression in the movement.

The passage of New York's statewide moratorium on data centers marks the speed at which the movement is growing — and winning — in both blue and red parts of the country.

By separating our immediate demands from end goals, the left can speak to the real fears people are living with today.

David Wise’s new experimental play, “Fight Back,” opens a portal to an earlier era of organizing by reenacting a contentious ACT UP meeting.

Communities in World Cup host cities are holding know-your-rights trainings and ICE-free events to keep immigrants safe.

To counter Big Tech’s narrative of AI inevitability, movements are beginning to resist on many fronts where this dangerous tech is being deployed.

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.