FWIW I agree with this piece - which is one reason I've ramped down XR activities and ramped up campaigning until Dec 12th.https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/claiming-be-beyond-politics-extinction-rebellion-undermining-its-own-cause/ …
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The Beyond Politics demand, as it applies to democratic processes like Citizens Assemblies/Juries, is fantastic. See the amazing report of the Leeds Citizens Jury, from just last week, for example. https://www.leedsclimate.org.uk/leeds-citizens-jury-recommendations-published …
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Regarding party politics, I recommend XR adopt the "no permanent friends, no permanent enemies" approach of the Sunrise Movement in the USA. This is certainly beyond party politics.https://www.vox.com/ezra-klein-show-podcast/2019/7/31/20732041/varshini-prakash-sunrise-movement-green-new-deal …
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Yes, very smart approach from Sunrise.
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