Whoever thought this would be something needed here, in the United States? Yet, here we are again, in the Regime, Part II.
Let’s take a moment and look at an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?
- He has endeavoured to prevent the Population of these States; for that Purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners;
- For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world
- For imposing taxes on us without our consent
- For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury
- For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal D-Washington, has organized “The Resistance Lab” which is a grassroots series of training. These trainings have been developed specifically for moments such as where we find ourselves now. The organizers looked at how non-violent movements around the world have responded to leaders who seize power in authoritarian ways and the most effective tools and tactics to utilize in these moments. Frameworks are offered to help understand this moment here in this country while incorporating interactive conversation with others to help create community and build our own resistance movement.
The Resistance Lab was developed with experts who have researched and studied democratic backsliding around the world as well as in the United States and the non-violent movements that have emerged to challenge those authoritarian leaders. They draw from various toolkits for effective tactics and frameworks as well as from Pramila’s own background, leading successful organizing movements for economic and social justice for two decades.
The goals are: helping people to understand how democracies fall and the most effective resistance movements that have challenged authoritarians and dictators; turning anger, fear and frustration into action in the short-term while also preparing for a coordinated resistance movement for the longer term; and to build community across the country that can help grow this movement. People need to be strike-ready and street-ready to make sure we protect our fellow citizens, our freedoms and importantly, our democracy.
With the so-called “President” and his MAGA billionaires doubling down on their attacks on the economic livelihoods of people and on our democracy, we can’t afford to sit this moment out. This is about building real power together. And it starts with all of us.
If you are interested in learning more there is an upcoming ZOOM training to be held on Sunday, June 1st from 2-4. To sign up click on this link:
The Resistance Lab — Pramila for Congress
The one thing the government fears is the day we stand together!
Let’s be ready for it. I’m signed up!