A thread on some related political organization ideas that I've found useful (yes, I know I'm getting a bit out of my lane, but this isn't the usual commentary): On what types of action are most effective at realizing change (I'm thinking about climate, but applies broadly).
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There has been a lot of discussion in climate twitter about personal action versus govt action, and the role of groups likes Extinction Rebellion. A lot of it is indirectly answering the question: What is the "right" way to enact real change?
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I definitely have preferences, probably summarized as: work to focus the strength of existing systems on the problem. Groups like Extinction Rebellion seem at least misguided to me. (though I "get it").
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Several months back,
@p2son brought up the "Four Roles of Social Activism" idea from Bill Moyer (see link). The basic idea is that good activism requires 4 different roles that complement each other: Helper, Advocate, Rebel, Organizer. http://www.newjimcroworganizing.org/img/pdf/4%20Roles.pdf …1 reply 3 retweets 4 likesShow this thread -
Short descriptions: Helper: takes direct personal actions often seen as "too small" Advocate: works within current systems to enact high-level change Rebel: attacks problematic systems from outside Organizer: builds coalitions and new systems to address the issue
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I can see how this may be true in achieving change on climate. I'm pretty safely an "Advocate" (tag yourself!), but the four roles concept has me seeing how my success is helped by roles that I don't want to do (and occasionally find to be counterproductive).
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I especially want to note the Advocate/Rebel tension, which is also bubbling up a lot in other places these days (consider the Pelosi/"Squad" division or the question of how Dems ought to grapple with DJT). It may be the case that the Rebel and Advocate efforts are complementary.
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Radicals raise issues, but moderates resolve them. The progressive "Squad" is very effective at highlighting issues and raising awareness, but it is the liberal and moderate advocates who will do the very hard work of actually crafting solutions and getting them accepted.
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