This week, Alicia and I talk about political power, white supremacy, fascism, and the long tradition of resistance in Black, immigrant, and trans communities.
Listen now and stay tuned for part two, where we share concrete power-building moves.
Our guests Ken Montenegro and @chesaysthings.bsky.social also share resources and tools to take care of ourselves and each other. Check them out after listening to the episode!
Today we’ve brought the incredibly accomplished Rachel Herzing. She explains what movements against fascism have to learn from the movement to abolish prisons, police and the surveillance state. #politicalpodcast#prisonabolition#defundthepolice
In Episode 6 (S2), @lsarsour.bsky.social shares her insights from decades of organizing and movement building. In times when we see people do truly awful things, she reminds us that we all hold power as individuals—and even greater power when we unite in solidarity. Listen at fascismbarometer.org.
Shane Burley explains that when the administration undermines our power in the courts and Congress, we have only one option left, each other. Find out on Ep 5 (S2) – Safety Through Solidarity: How Anti-War and Anti-Fascist Struggles are Connected. Listen at fascismbarometer.org. #antiwar
When the fascists seek to break us down, we turn our collective grief into power. On Ep 4 (S2), Grief Is the Healing: Malkia Devich-Cyril on Organizing Through Loss, @malkiadevichcyril.bsky.social explores the emotions of organizing in repressive times. Listen, subscribe at fascismbarometer.org.
Want to understand how we defeat the MAGA agenda? On Ep 3 (S2), No Kings, No Billionaires: Building a People-Powered Future, @mauricewfp.bsky.social of the Working Families Party joins to dissect fascism using a relatable metaphor: the family cookout. Listen and subscribe at fascismbarometer.org.
Feeling isolated in your concerns fascism? You're not alone. On Ep 2 (S2), Trans Liberation in the Face of Fascism, @ejeris.bsky.social welcomes @schestnut.bsky.social (Transgender Law Center), to turn that isolation into collective action. Listen, subscribe, and move with us at fascismbarometer.org
What does history teach us about getting out of this fascist mess? @kenyonfarrow.bsky.social joins Ejeris on S2E1: How We Got Here and How We Get Out, detailing actions for you, your organizations, and elected officials to counter Trump and MAGA. Listen where you get podcasts fascismbarometer.org.
