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

To prevent future far-right violence, first we need accountability. Then we must build movements capable of transforming our social, political and economic systems.

January 14, 2021

Despite flagrant assault on the Capitol, the pillars of democracy are holding

A coup needs legitimacy to be successful. If the goal of seizing the Capitol was to gain legitimacy, the action backfired spectacularly.

January 7, 2021

Choose Democracy’s whirlwind effort to prevent a coup is a crash course in good organizing

Being part of the team that trained 10,000 people to defend the election taught me five principles I want to practice going forward.

December 15, 2020

What Trump’s claim of a ‘stolen election’ means for activists today

The point of claiming a stolen election is not to set the stage for a coup, but to add to the right’s list of grievances for building political power in the future.

November 11, 2020

Unf*ck the vote! 3 ways creative action can win the election

Beautiful Trouble’s guide to winning the numbers game, defending democracy and challenging business as usual to build the future we deserve.

and Rae Abileah
October 24, 2020

What’s the game plan if Trump really does try to steal the election? 7 tactics to stop a coup

As coup prevention has gained mainstream attention, here’s a series of tactics with a plan to defend our democracy.

October 21, 2020

Here is a proven formula for protecting the vote while keeping the peace

To prevent a stolen election we must win decisively at the polls and use disciplined nonviolent mass action to defend the legitimate results.

October 17, 2020

How to face right-wing violence while defending the election — a conversation with George Lakey

As Americans prepare to stop a coup, concerns for safety are rising. Longtime trainer George Lakey offers lessons on overcoming fear and minimizing violence.

October 15, 2020

10 things you need to know to stop a coup

While keeping people focused on a strong, robust election process is a must, we also need to prepare for a coup.

September 18, 2020

What will it take to defend the election? Here’s one winning strategy

A knee-jerk protest won’t stop a Trump power grab. It’s going to take several clear, do-able strategies that together enable us to win.

September 10, 2020
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