We need to prepare for ongoing insurrectionary violence and address its root causes

by Maria J. Stephanfor Waging Nonviolence To prevent future far-right violence, first we need accountability. Then we must build movements capable of transforming our social, political and economic systems. Following the Jan. 6 insurrectionary attack on the U.S. Capitol and on the country, the FBI has warned of violent actions being planned in all 50 states and … Continue reading We need to prepare for ongoing insurrectionary violence and address its root causes

Preparing for a November surprise

by Maria J. Stephan, Candace Rondeaux and Erica ChenowethPolitical Violence at a Glance Nationwide protests against police brutality following George Floyd’s murder are the broadest and most persistent in US history. They have laid bare the racism that pervades American society—and demonstrated the willingness of Americans to take to the streets and resist oppression, even … Continue reading Preparing for a November surprise