Embodying politics in social change movements
What are we fighting for? We are all Indigenous to the Earth.
"Revolution is on the horizon, and youth are rising with the oceans to lead the movements that will shape our future", says Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, a 16-year old Indigenous rapper, environmental activist (since age 6!). "But the intergenerational movement that needs to be created is more important than anything. The future of the world is that balance between the new and that which has come before. "We have found a way to fall out of love with the beauty of, not only the world, but with life … Watch video
The Time Is Now – A Global Movement for a New Cultural Narrative
"This spoken word piece brings words, imagery and inspiration to the story of our times, offering a perspective into this unique juncture we presently face; the forming of a new cultural narrative and our global movement. "May we all have strength, passion, fortitude, courage, commitment and faith for this next chapter of service to planetary awakening." Aloka from the album North Star. Watch video
Awakening the Movement of Movements
"This is a breakthrough moment in human consciousness. "The "Movement of Movements" is a phrase used to describe the current profusion of social justice movements sweeping the national and global social-political landscape. Neither an umbrella nor a grand unification organization, it is rather a way of perceiving the threads of connection that link these social justice movements together. The phrase emphasizes the diversity and multiplicity of many groups, organizations, campaigns and … Continue reading
There is Something Extraordinary Happening in the World
"Everything is changing, have you noticed? "A few months ago, I freed myself from society, I’ve released myself from the attachments I had and fear that locked me to the system. And since then, I started seeing the world from a different perspective. The perspective that everything is changing and most of us have not even realized that. "Why is the world changing?" Read the full story by Gustavo Tanaka.... Continue reading
Why the living wage is victory for people power, not party politics
"Neil Jameson, whose campaign for decent pay has won over Lidl, explains why he prefers taking a battle to the streets to Westminster infighting.... "Greying, bearded and radiating a determined calm, Jameson has more than a hint of the Jeremy Corbyn about him. Like Corbyn, he believes passionately in the value of politics as a democratic, bottom-up, grassroots process and has spent much of his working life trying to shift the balance of power in society. "But unlike Labour’s new leader, … Continue reading
Living Spirituality | Kosmos Journal
"There can be no doubt that we are living in a time of transition. A new human community is being born in us and through us — all 7 billion of us — as we respond to the challenges that flow from impressions of wholeness. In a transition time nothing is certain and the future is unclear. The wholeness vision disturbs as well as inspires; it leads some to want to move forward too fast into an idealized world and others to do everything in their power to resist the momentum towards the new. It … Continue reading
Global Web Movements Lift Democratic Decision-Making to a New Level
"In recent years, online activism platforms have multiplied to the degree that they are starting to have a significant real world impact in areas like environmental protection, human rights and public policy. "The most important decision-making instrument of these platforms is the online petition. In the age of social media, the chance to make an impact seems just a few clicks away. "Jones of Change.Org told IPS: “There are many metrics for success. Victory is the most obvious of metrics, but … Continue reading
A Second Enlightenment in the Making? Seven Stories From the Front Lines
"Over the past few weeks I've had an eye-opening string of experiences. I've seen the burnout and exhaustion of change-makers who feel that "in spite of winning some battles, we are losing the war." A lot of the news isn't good: climate destabilization, the deepening of ecological and social divides, countries on the brink of falling apart, you name it. But I've also seen a whole new landscape of initiatives, collaborative platforms and places that already embody the future, right here, right … Continue reading
Generation Waking Up: The Story of Our Generation
"We are writing a different story than the one we've been led to believe is inevitable." Generation Waking Up is igniting a generation of young people to bring forth a thriving, just, and sustainable world. This video is part of the Generation Waking Up Experience - called a 'WakeUp' for short - a multimedia educational workshop that inspires young people to transform their lives and communities. Watch video