George Lakey

George Lakey has been active in direct action campaigns for six decades. Among many other books and articles he is author of “Strategizing for a Living Revolution” in David Solnit’s book "Globalize Liberation," "Viking Economics," and "How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning."

How movements build strength through training

It’s the conditioning of mind, body and heart that makes winning possible.

By George Lakey

/ 12 Sep 2019

How movements build strength through training

What we can learn from the LGBTQ movement’s 50 years of achievement?

Despite pain, loss, disruption and constant threats, the movement is winning.

By George Lakey

/ 5 Jul 2019

What we can learn from the LGBTQ movement’s 50 years of achievement?

The world’s happiest people already have a Green New Deal, and they love it

We should look to the Nordic countries for inspiration on how to overcome the 1 percent and address climate change.

By George Lakey

/ 16 May 2019

The world’s happiest people already have a Green New Deal, and they love it

Cómo luchar contra la extrema derecha y el neofascismo desde una posición de fuerza

No hay que construir identidades políticas en función de aquello a lo que nos oponemos. English.

By George Lakey

/ 14 Mar 2019

Cómo luchar contra la extrema derecha y el neofascismo desde una posición de fuerza

How to fight fascism from a position of strength

We don’t need to build our political identities around what we’re against.

By George Lakey

/ 6 Mar 2019

How to fight fascism from a position of strength

How can allies protect communities threatened with violence?

How to avoid the ‘white savior syndrome.’

By George Lakey

/ 14 Feb 2019

It’s time to go on the offensive against racism

Nonviolent direct action campaigns that stay on the offensive can build vision-led movements that win.

By George Lakey

/ 8 Nov 2018

With the crisis of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation comes opportunity

All of us living through America’s crisis time need to remember that our strategizing brain lives within a whole person: acknowledge your feelings and turn to the group for support.

By George Lakey

/ 11 Oct 2018

Navigating the white water of these turbulent times

The struggle for liberation has never been about safety; justice is gained by confronting reality, however dangerous it may be.

By George Lakey

/ 9 Aug 2018

How to build a progressive movement in a divided country

Since we can expect more polarization ahead, how can we use its heat and volatility to create something useful?

By George Lakey

/ 5 Apr 2018

Why are the Danes so happy? Because their economy makes sense

The Nordic economic model is the most successful yet invented for the common good. How did they do it?

By George Lakey

/ 31 Aug 2017

Reaching Trump supporters with the promise of vision

In ordinary times, progressives might get away with casual images of their political opponents, but these are not ordinary times.

By George Lakey

/ 13 Jan 2017