Coordinating without a center
Thousands of autonomous local groups, each doing their own thing, aren't a movement — they're a lot of people who agree with each other. Three case studies in what it actually takes to coordinate without a center.
Digital security as organizing practice
The movement is being watched. This is not paranoia — it is the operating environment. The question facing every organizing group is not whether to take security seriously. It is whether to build it into the movement's DNA before it's needed, or to scramble after something goes wrong.
From supporter to organizer: building the commitment pipeline
Most organizing groups have supporters. Many have activists. Far fewer have developed the organizer layer that makes a movement self-sustaining. Here's how to build the pipeline — and the digital tools that support each transition.
The activation problem: how movements respond at speed
The difference between having a network and being able to move it within 48 hours is the most dangerous gap in the current movement landscape. Minnesota closed that gap — but not by accident.
The infrastructure you own
Most digital organizing infrastructure is built on rented land. Here's what that means, why it matters more now than it ever has, and what to build before the landlord changes the locks.
The activist's digital toolkit: functions first, tools second
The pressure to adopt more digital tools is constant. The better question is what you actually need to accomplish. This article builds a function-first framework for thinking about your digital organizing infrastructure — from a single activist to a coalition of millions.
What is digital organizing — and why it's the infrastructure democracy needs right now
Authoritarians exploit the gap between the speed of harm and the speed of organized response. Digital organizing is how democratic movements close that gap — but only if the infrastructure exists before it's needed.
Getting off Facebook: A practical guide to Bluesky
Bluesky feels like Twitter rebuilt from scratch. It's fast-moving, highly customizable, and has attracted a large, politically engaged user base.
The Facebook effect: Why Mastodon feels different — and why it matters for organizers
If you've recently made the move to Mastodon — or if you're thinking about it — you may have noticed something unexpected: you don't know what to say.
Getting off Facebook: A practical guide to Mastodon
This guide is for people who want to leave Facebook — or at least reduce their dependence on it — and want to bring their communities with them. It focuses on Mastodon, one of the two leading alternatives to Facebook and Twitter.
AI and chatbots in organizing: Using the tools we have to fight for the future we need
🔄Editor’s Update — March 7, 2026 Since this article was published, a significant confrontation erupted between the Trump administration and Anthropic. At issue: Anthropic refused to allow Claude to be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons systems. Defense Secretary Hegseth demanded unfettered Pentagon access, threatening to cancel Anthropic’
Email recommendations for privacy & security
Your email account unlocks dozens of other services, making your choice of provider one of the most important — and overlooked — privacy decisions you'll make. Here's what to look for and which services actually protect your data.