By Ezra Klein
Publisher: New York Times
Category: media
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Retribution
Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America
by Jonathan Karl
Publisher: Dutton
Recommended by: Steve Gadol
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show
In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man’s presidency and brought another back to power.
This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From President Biden’s shocking withdrawal and Vice President Harris’s historic run, to the multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, his election, and the changes he has brought to every corner of the country, this book reveals in surprising new detail how we got here, and what we can expect from American politics in the years to come.
Interview with Jonathan Karl about Retribution
Autocrats vs. Democrats
China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder
by Michael McFaul
Publisher: Mariner Books
“A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by China and Russia.” —Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc.
“A monumental account of contemporary geopolitics”—Francis Fukuyama, author of Liberalism and Its Discontents
From New York Times bestselling author and former ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul comes a bold, clear-eyed look at how the autocracies of China and Russia are challenging the current global order, and how America’s future depends on successfully confronting this threat.
Community Conversation – October 23, 2025
With Anna Eshoo and Genavieve Koenigshofer
Listen to retired US Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Genavieve Koenigshofer, Executive Director of GenUP, speak at the amazing event organized by IPV leader, JoAnn Loulan, with video by Bruce Rafnel.
Saving Our Democracy (past event)
Oct 23, 2025 5:30-10pm
Working 32 years as the US Congresswoman for our district–Anna Eshoo will share her wisdom for our fraught times. She (among countless other programs) brought electric trains to the Peninsula, fought for AI regulations before we even knew what AI was, established the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a new agency dedicated to biomedical research. The Senate in August ’25 voted to keep it funded–a break from Trump and RFK Jr who wanted it defunded. It gives grants for high-impact health research & development.
Additional speakers
COMMUNITY organizations will be there for you to join & support
YES on 50, Swing Left, Indivisibles, Feminist Majority, Vote Riders, Its Blue Turn, Central Valley Matters, Democratic Messaging Project, learn how to register people to vote & many more
Link for $20 tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saving-democracy-a-community-conversation-tickets-1677311797739
(address and agenda on registration—doors 5:30—Speakers 7:00)
Ground Truth
Rebuilding trust to win elections—one conversation at a time
Ground Truth is an innovative, people-powered canvassing program that’s helping Democrats win back power by reimagining how we talk with voters.
- Get trained to have meaningful, deep-listening conversations with voters
- Knock doors or make calls in your closest swing district
- Help win control of both chambers of Congress by engaging voters earlier and more effectively
See also:
No Kings 2 – Parade & Fair
Stanford University journalism students made this video of the Parade up Embarcadero to the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. The video includes IPV organizer JoAnn Loulan speaking about how important it is to VOTE YES ON PROP 50!
No Kings 2 – Sam Liccardo
by Bruce Rafnel
Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park.
Organizers
- It’s Blue Turn – https://itsblueturn.com/
- Indivisible Palo Alto – https://indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/
- Indivisible Portola Valley – https://indivisiblepv.com/
- Indivisible Mid-Peninsula – https://indivisiblemp.org/
Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Heham Sallam
by Bruce Rafnel
Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park.
Organizers
- It’s Blue Turn – https://itsblueturn.com/
- Indivisible Palo Alto – https://indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/
- Indivisible Portola Valley – https://indivisiblepv.com/
- Indivisible Mid-Peninsula – https://indivisiblemp.org/
Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Ladoris Cordell
by Bruce Rafnel
Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park.
Organizers
- It’s Blue Turn – https://itsblueturn.com/
- Indivisible Palo Alto – https://indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/
- Indivisible Portola Valley – https://indivisiblepv.com/
- Indivisible Mid-Peninsula – https://indivisiblemp.org/
Event Program: https://tinyurl.com/u8wmfprf
No Kings 2 – Democracy Fair
by Bruce Rafnel
Location: Palo Alto, CA; 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Rinconada Cultural Park.
IPV videographer, Bruce Rafnel, prepared this 47-minute video showing many of the activities and speakers at the Democracy Fair at Rinconada Park. Bruce’s coverage includes the closing program featuring retired CA Supreme Court Justice La Doris Cordell, Hesham Sallem of Stanford, Congressman Sam Liccardo, and many Indivisible collaborators.
Organizers
- It’s Blue Turn – https://itsblueturn.com/
- Indivisible Palo Alto – https://indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/
- Indivisible Portola Valley – https://indivisiblepv.com/
- Indivisible Mid-Peninsula – https://indivisiblemp.org/
The Shadow President
How Russell Vought became Trump's Shadow President
by Andy Kroll
Publisher: ProPublica
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
What Vought has done in the nine months since Trump took office goes much further than slashing foreign aid. Relying on an expansive theory of presidential power and a willingness to test the rule of law, he has frozen vast sums of federal spending, terminated tens of thousands of federal workers and, in a few cases, brought entire agencies to a standstill. In early October, after Senate Democrats refused to vote for a budget resolution without additional health care protections, effectively shutting down the government, Vought became the face of the White House’s response. On the second day of the closure, Trump shared an AI-generated video that depicted his budget director — who, by then, had threatened mass firings across the federal workforce and paused or canceled $26 billion in funding for infrastructure and clean-energy projects in blue states — as the Grim Reaper of Washington, D.C. “We work for the president of the United States,” a senior agency official who regularly deals with the OMB told me. But right now “it feels like we work for Russ Vought. He has centralized decision-making power to an extent that he is the commander in chief.”
Watch: “We Want the Bureaucrats to Be Traumatically Affected”
Reimagining Democracy (past event)
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct 7—Nov 11
Time: 4:00—5:00 pm (PT)
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
- Additional Info:
- All sessions will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date.
This six-part series, hosted by Dean Debra Satz and Professor Larry Diamond, brings together leading Stanford scholars to help us understand the moment: from the questions we’re asking ourselves about democratic decline to the ideas we have for democratic resilience and restoration.
Note: You only have to register once to receive the weekly Zoom link and reminders.
SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
Session 1: Democracy in Crisis?
October 7, 2025
Francis Fukuyama, Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Director of the Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy, and Professor, by courtesy, of Political Science
Session 2: Constitutional Crisis?
October 14, 2025
Bernadette Meyler, Carl and Sheila Spaeth Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life and Professor, by courtesy, of English and of Comparative Literature
Jud Campbell, Professor of Law and Helen L. Crocker Faculty Scholar, Stanford Law School
Session 3: Media in Crisis?
October 21, 2025
James T. Hamilton, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Hearst Professor of Communication Director, Stanford Journalism Program
Janine Zacharia, Lecturer, Communication
Session 4: Restoring Our Political Parties
October 28, 2025
Didi Kuo, Center Fellow at the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies
Session 5: Restoring the Civic Purpose of Higher Education
November 4, 2025
Dan Edelstein, William H. Bonsall Professor of French and Professor, by courtesy, of History and of Political Science
Session 6: Restoring Faith in Our American Institutions
November 11, 2025
Condoleezza Rice, Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy
SERIES HOSTS:
Larry Diamond is William L. Clayton Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), and a Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education at Stanford University. His research focuses on global trends affecting freedom and democracy, and US and international policies to advance democracy and counter authoritarian influence. He was the founding co-editor of the Journal of Democracy, and he remains a consultant to the National Endowment for Democracy. Among his books is Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency. His new co-edited book (with Sumit Ganguly and Dinsha Mistree) is The Troubling State of India’s Democracy.
Debra Satz serves as Stanford University’s Vernon R. and Lysbeth Warren Anderson Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, and is Professor of Philosophy, Political Science, and the Marta Sutton Weeks Professor of Ethics in Society. From 2008-2014, she also served as the faculty director of the Bowen McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society. Her research focuses on the meaning of equality and the role of markets in a democratic society. Among her many notable publications and teaching accomplishments, Satz recently co-authored Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy (2016); received the Walter J. Gores Award (2004), Stanford’s highest teaching honor; was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018); and piloted and co-led a new widely-attended course on “Democracy and Disagreement.”
How To Not Lose Your Sh!t
by Katie Paris and LaFonda Cousin
Publisher: Red Wine and Blue
Let’s be honest: this year has been a bit of a dumpster fire. Here at Red Wine & Blue, we’ve been hearing women in our community say they’re not sure how to make a difference — at least, not without totally losing their shit.
So we decided to tackle that question head-on with a brand-new podcast. It’s simply called How To Not Lose Your Sh!t and it’s hosted by our very own Katie Paris and LaFonda Cousin.
Katie, our founder, has worked in political organizing for most of her career. LaFonda, our Chief People Officer, is a wellness expert and yoga teacher on a mission to reimagine self-care. Every week, they’ll talk to experts and everyday women who are getting involved, building community, and feeling better in the process.
You can listen to our first episode with special guest Heather Cox Richardson on October 1st, with new episodes every Wednesday after that. If you’re already subscribed to the Red Wine & Blue podcast in your podcast player, you’ll automatically see new episodes each week here in your feed.
There are a lot of political podcasts out there already, and a lot of mental health and self-care shows too. What we want to do is reject that binary and explore how getting involved can actually be a form of not only caring for your community, but also yourself. We can’t wait for you to join us on a journey through self-care, politics, community, and tackling this difficult moment… together.
Mobilize.org
You can “filter” for events near you. You can also filter for the “type” of events or meetings.
Where are some current political events near you? Mobilize is a good place to start. https://www.mobilize.us/
From Mobilize’s About page:
Power to the People
Mobilize is your go-to destination for people-powered movements. We provide nonprofits, labor unions, political campaigns, and grassroots organizers the tech needed to create a more just, inclusive, and democratic world.
2025-10-18 – No Kings 2 (past event)
For videos, see no-kings/ posts for Oct. 18, 2025
Join Indivisible Portola Valley and Indivisible Palo Alto
- Gather at 855 El Camino on both sides of El Camino—Town & Country Shopping Center AND the Stanford side cross street Embarcadero!
- At 12:30 we will start our parade down BOTH sides of Embarcadero (on the sidewalk) to Rinconada Park for the Democracy Fair!
On June 14th we had 5000 folks–let’s represent the people who can’t be there and let people know WE ARE NOT GIVING UP! That’s what the administration wants-WE DISSENT! Costumes! Signs! Families!
The ONE THING You Can Do to Fight Fascism RIGHT NOW
by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin
Publisher: The Ripple Effect Institute
Recommended by: Bruce R.
If it feels like America is sliding deeper into darkness—with voter suppression, book bans, gag orders, and fear spreading daily—you’re not alone. The truth is, fascism thrives when good people hesitate, but democracy grows stronger when ordinary people take action. You don’t need the full roadmap to change the world; you just need to take the next best step. Even the smallest action—whether it’s organizing in your community, speaking out at a school board meeting, or showing up for your neighbors—can disrupt authoritarianism and build momentum for lasting change. In this video, I’ll share why action is the antidote to despair and how you can start making a difference today, no matter your resources or time. History shows us that small acts, multiplied by thousands, topple regimes and create movements. Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment or the “perfect” leader—your courage matters now.
A FREE GUIDE FOR PROGRESSIVE LEADERS READY TO CREATE LASTING IMPACT
How to Lead Change Without Burning Out
Stop ICE Raids Alert Network
Nation-Wide Mobile Alert System
by Sherman Austin
The Stop ICE Raids Alert Network lets you send and receive mobile alerts about nearby ICE activity whenever and wherever it occurs.
No downloadable app required. StopICE works with technology already built into your phone. Send and receive mobile alerts via text message, or at stopice.net, from any mobile device with a tap of a button.
Adjust your notification settings at any time to receive alerts within a certain mile radius of your neighborhood.
Alerts are crowd-sourced by the public. This means alerts are sent directly by people from their communities.
Beyond Left & Right
Making Sense of Politics in a World of Increasing Misinformation and Manipulation
by Lorenzo Burton
Tired of the endless division, misinformation, and manipulation in today’s political climate?
Beyond Left & Right cuts through the noise to reveal how political systems truly function—and how to recognize when we’re being misled by those in power. In a world where confusion and bias are often used as tools of control, it helps you think more clearly, question more deeply, and see through the fog to understand what’s really going on.
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
Publisher: ICNC
The website of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, has many links to resources, etc., including a comprehensive “resource library” of advice for activists and organizers, as well as material from scholars, the policy community, etc.
Website
What’s the Plan? With guest: Erica Chenoweth
Noncooperation & Targeting Pillars of Support
This handout describes some of the Pillars of Support.
Each time a pillar institution yields to or supports the regime, the regime grows stronger. In contrast, noncooperation — refusing to do what is expected, disrupting the normal course of events, and withdrawing support from unjust or illegal policies — weakens the regime and creates cracks in its foundation of power.
PDF Handout
Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
FRONTLINE goes inside the showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power.
President Donald Trump’s allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power, the legal pushback and the impact on the rule of law.
Continue reading Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law (full documentary) | FRONTLINEOne Million Rising
by Indivisible
Publisher: No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and full-scale attacks on our democracy. We don’t have to wait until it’s too late. We can stop this. But it’ll take all of us—not just single days of mass action, but sustained organizing in our communities.
That’s why this summer, we’re launching One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us—and lead.
You can visit the site to see the recorded videos and access the training materials.
https://www.nokings.org/rise
Saving Democracy
A User's Manual for Every American: 2nd Edition: The Trump Era
by David Pepper
Publisher: St. Helena Press
Recommended by: Steve G.
Saving Democracy is that rare book that doesn’t simply diagnose the crisis our democracy faces, and the broader strategies that we must take to fight back…but it breaks it all down so that every reader understands the role she or he can play in their own lives.
Buy
Starts With Us
Based on decades of research from Columbia University Professor and Starts With Us Expert-in-Residence Peter T. Coleman, Ph.D., the Finding The Way Out Challenge is designed to help shape new habits and norms for political tolerance and courageous compassion. Think of it as a personalized boot camp for building a healthier national culture and repairing broken relationships across differences.
Latest Articles
- By Alex Buscemi, Editorial Manager at Builders It’s not just in your head: Politics sucks now. But we can make it suck less. Seeing where the problems are is the first step to doing things differently. Once you see how it works, you can see how to change it. Here are seven reasons politics… The post 7 Reasons Politics Sucks Right Now appeared first on Builders.
- By Alex Buscemi, Editorial Manager at Builders Disagreement is one of the most ordinary parts of being human, yet it’s also one of the hardest to do well. Whether it’s a heated debate at the dinner table, a tense meeting at work, or a divide that runs through an entire nation, how we handle our… The post 28 Quotes That Will Change How You See Disagreement appeared first on Builders.
- By Alex Buscemi, Editorial Manager at Builders Our social media feeds are not neutral. They are run by sophisticated algorithms, which are basically recipes that give a computer step-by-step instructions on how to solve a problem or complete a task. Social media algorithms are programmed to track our likes, comments, and the time we… The post 7 Signs Your Social Media Feed is Poisoning Your Brain appeared first on Builders.
- Builders holds Community Conversation on healthcare at University of Texas at Austin before bringing citizen-led policies to state legislature By Alex Buscemi, Editorial Manager at Builders Last Wednesday evening, Builders held a Community Conversation at the University of Texas at Austin, where young people from across the political spectrum sat in a room… The post What Happened When College Students Sat Down to Fix Texas Healthcare appeared first on Builders.
- Curiosity is the most difficult and demanding virtue we’ve got. It’s also the one thing you can start practicing today to close the gap between left and right. By Alex Buscemi, Editorial Manager at Builders Curiosity gets a bad rap sometimes. In political circles, it can be seen as a weakness: if you’re… The post The One Thing You Can Do Right Now to Heal a Divided Country appeared first on Builders.
Crossing Party Lines
Our story begins in 2016 with two groups starting independently of one another — on opposite coasts of the United States. Coincidentally, both founders chose the same name, “Crossing Party Lines.” Their shared vision led them to create a volunteer platform to unite Americans through warm and engaging conversations. Prompted by a time of unprecedented political polarization, these two visionaries, their energetic team of volunteers, and over 3,000 CPL members are uniting America one conversation at a time. Donations to Crossing Party Lines, Inc. are 501(c)3) tax-deductible.
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Braver Angels
Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the political divide. Through community gatherings, real debates, and grassroots leaders working together, we’re offering America what it needs to overcome the bitterness of our partisan divide. Donations to Braver Angels are 501(c)3 tax deductible
Latest Articles
Sibling Cities USA
Sibling Cities USA facilitates cross-regional pairings of US cities to build deep relationships. IPV member, Bob Barrett, participated in the historic inaugural sibling cities pairing of Palo Alto, California and Bloomington, Indiana.
Living Room Conversations
LRC connects people across divides – politics, age, gender, race, nationality, and more – through guided conversations proven to build understanding and transform communities.
IPV is just getting started with Living Room Conversations. If you are interested in joining us for a conversation, please get in touch. Donations to Living Room Conversations are 501(c)3) tax-deductible.
How to Have Constructive Conversations
We must be willing to ‘talk about it’
Everyone in our democracy must be able to speak their minds about public issues. Speaking up needs to be safe, responsible, respectful and free. This includes airing differences, supplying facts, and explaining opinions and options.
Even in conversations with people with whom we seem to agree, it’s important to air differences. This can be challenging, yet it’s worth it because we can learn from each other.
Conversations with others who have very different perspectives, or whose views seem to be underinformed or based on inaccurate information, or different values, can be much harder.
Basic Guidelines:
- Be curious and listen to understand.
- Show respect and suspend judgment.
- Note any common ground as well as any differences.
- Be authentic and welcome that from others.
- Be purposeful and to the point.
- Own and guide the conversation.
How can we effectively navigate these varied circumstances? Here are five suggestions:
- It’s good to have a goal. You might want to learn about others’ perspectives and how they came to them. You might want to express your own views and be taken seriously. It’s best to be civil and constructive. If there’s a downward spiral, it’s OK to take a time out.
- Establish a personal connection. Tell stories from your life and ask about theirs; look for common themes. Ask, “I wonder…?” or “I’m curious about…” Note opportunities to bond and connect over shared experiences and interests. You also show respect when you ask: “What am I missing on this topic? How can I learn something more about this?”
- When something you disagree about comes up, you might ask: How did you develop that viewpoint? What is your source of information? What experiences shape your opinion? Focus on personal stories and look for areas you have in common. You might discuss values (e.g., caring, fairness, freedom, equality before the law, honesty). Or you might explore overlaps in specific situations. In what circumstances might one value take precedence? Why? We have a lot to learn from each other.
- Another approach is to get down to brass tacks and ask about democracy. Taking a suggestion from the book, How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide, by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay, you might pose a simple poll to them: on a scale of 1 to 10, with one being “I have no concerns about American democracy at all” and 10 being “American democracy is at the most serious risk in its history,” what number would you choose? Why? What might cause you to change your mind? There could be genuine curiosity about their explanations without having to agree with their viewpoints.
- Find ways to work together on a project of mutual interest. Schools? Performing Arts? Open Space? Fire Safety? This can demonstrate that democracy (e.g., disagreeing respectfully, setting rules and establishing fair processes, listening actively, etc.) can help produce wiser, fairer, more lasting, and more efficient outcomes.
Don’t Coerce. Listen First!
Beyond Conflict Institute reports “people perceive that the other side disagrees with them far more than is actually the case.”
So let’s find the courage to
- GET CURIOUS!
- ASK QUESTIONS!
- LISTEN TO LEARN!
- LOOK FOR COMMON GROUND!
- We can always agree to disagree.
- If things get heated, take a break!
Check out these articles for more:
Are we really as divided as we think? How dark forces are attempting to alienate us from our neighbours, The Toronto Star, April 25, 2023, by Frank Giustra
Yes, It’s Possible to (Gracefully) Talk Politics at Work, Harvard Business Review, October 30, 2020, by Raina Brands
Keeping It Civil: How To Talk Politics Without Letting Things Turn Ugly, NPR, April 12, 2019, by Caroline Kelly
No Kings
For the latest information about No Kings events, go to this website: https://www.nokings.org
About No Kings
In June, we did what many claimed was impossible: peacefully mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and declare with one voice — America has No Kings. And it mattered. The world saw the power of the people. President Trump’s birthday parade was drowned out by protests in every state and across the globe. His attempt to turn June 14 into a coronation collapsed, and the story became the strength of a movement rising against his authoritarian power grabs.
Four months later, that movement roared back even stronger. On October 18, over seven million Americans joined 2,700+ events in all 50 states — a nationwide uprising 14 times larger than both of Trump’s inaugurations combined. What began in June as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy.
Now, President Trump has doubled down. His administration is sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting, and detaining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings — and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger. “No Kings” is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
Because this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People — the people who care, who show up, and who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
Resources
Signal and Whatsapp as Organizing Tools – Google Doc
Build Power Locally – Google Doc
Sustained Action Between & Beyond No Kings – Google Doc
No King YouTube Channel
How to Step Up to Protect the Election
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No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise stronger. We, the majority of millions, are united to remind the world: America has No Kings.Show More
How to Step Up to Protect the Election
Join the No Kings coalition for this training to learn how you can take action wherever you are to protect our elections this fall. We’ll cover how to get out the vote, the importance of voting early, poll watching, and more. —- No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise …
Conozca sus derechos electorales federales
El derecho al voto es esencial para nuestra democracia y siempre trabajaremos para protegerlo para todos los estadounidenses elegibles. Únase a nuestra capacitación “Conozca sus derechos electorales federales” para conocer las acciones que puede tomar para combatir la desinformación y entender de qué manera se presenta la intimidación a los votantes en su comunidad.
No Kings: Vote Early: What's Next After 10/17? Election Defense
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise stronger. We, the majority of millions, are united to remind the world: America has No Kings.
No Kings: Vote Early – Election Protection 201 Training
Join the No Kings coalition for this training to prepare for engaging in sustained mobilization and results protection work depending on opposition response to election results. —- No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise stronger. We, the majority of millions, are united to …
How to Talk about No Kings Early Vote & Election Protection
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On October 17, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. As President Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS movement continues to rise stronger. We, the majority of millions, are united to remind the world: America has No Kings.
No Kings: Vote Early: How to Step Up to Protect the Election (101)
Join the No Kings coalition for this training to learn how you can take action wherever you are to protect our elections this fall. We cover how to get out the vote, the importance of voting early, poll watching, and more. This 101 training focuses on election protection actions that are most central in the early voting period and the period leading up to election day. —– A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect …
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Actor and Zen priest, Peter Coyote, on protest tactics
by Peter Coyote
This Substack post was reformatted and posted on Facebook.
Summary
I’m watching the Los Angeles reaction to ICE raids with trepidation and regret.
Three years ago I taught a class at Harvard on the “theater of protest”— designed to help people understand why so many protests turn out to be Republican campaign videos working directly against the interests of the original protest.
Continue reading Actor and Zen priest, Peter Coyote, on protest tacticsAttack from Within
How Disinformation is Sabotaging America
by Barbara McQuade
Publisher: Penguin Random House
UPDATED EDITION: The MSNBC legal analyst explores the impact of disinformation after the 2024 presidential election—and what Americans can do before it’s too late.
“A comprehensive guide to the dynamics of disinformation and a necessary call to theethical commitment to truth that all democracies require.” —Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny
Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth, whether from opportunists on the far right, misinformed media influencers, or others—is fragmenting America more than ever before, pushing the nation toward extreme views, civil unrest, and violence.
In this bestselling book, now with a new foreword by the author, Barbara McQuade identifies how disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society, causing havoc in our voting systems, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and the Capitol.
McQuade, an MSNBC legal analyst and former federal prosecutor confronts the ways disinformation is being weaponized to polarize voters, degrade our legal structures, and leverage the political influence of manipulators and authoritarians. Now newly updated, Attack from Within shows us how to fight back against misinformed, extremist thinking and work toward preserving America’s hard-won democracy.
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How to Spot Deliberately Misleading -DISINFORMATION
by Indivisible PV
CHECK THE SOURCE
Use reputable sources such as established news organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies. Be wary of sources that are unfamiliar or have a history of spreading false information.
VERIFY THE INFORMATION
Before sharing information, check to see if it has been reported by multiple sources. If not, it may be false or misleading.
LOOK FOR EVIDENCE
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White Rural Rage
The Threat to American Democracy
by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
In White Rural Rage, Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman explore why rural Whites have failed to reap the benefits from their outsize political power and why, as a result, they are the most likely group to abandon democratic norms and traditions. Their rage—stoked daily by Republican politicians and the conservative media—now poses an existential threat to the United States.
INTERVIEW: Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman talk to Matt Lewis Media
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Thoughts on Aliens of Our Creation
Do they work for us, or for themselves?
By: Bruce Rafnel
Publisher: Substack, Authentic Community
Clearly, humans are causing climate change.
But we have more problems than warming the planet. Even if we control the temperature by reducing our CO2 emissions, there are many other ecological problems caused by humans: deforestation, desertification, disruption of water cycles, plastic pollution, insect decline, fishery collapses, and fuel resource depletion. The list goes on and on. “It is no accident that the ruins of the world’s oldest civilizations are mostly in deserts now. It wasn’t desert before that.”
Our human institutions are unwilling (or unable) to address these problems with real solutions. We created these institutions—corporations and governments, most notably—but we seem unable to control them. They have morphed into alien entities that now control us.
The smallest effective human-powered unit is a community, not an individual. However, tight, effective communities have been hobbled. It is time to relearn how to build communities, and then to do the work of taking back our government. At the same time, large organizations can be reformed or broken up, with non-violent actions, to remind them that they exist for humans, not themselves.
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- Do they work for us, or for themselves?
- Notes for an upcoming book that I’m writing. (Started: 2022-07-13)
4 tips for developing critical thinking skills
By: Steve Pearlman, Ph.D
Publisher: TEDx Talks, TEDxCapeMay
“Critical thinking” increasingly stands as the most sought-after skill that has long been too fleeting to define. Employers rate it as a pinnacle skill, but one of which they see too little, and educators claim to teach it, but over half of Millennials recently failed a simple Mindedge critical thinking test. So, what is critical thinking? Analysis? Information literacy? Thinking outside the box? Informal logic? Problem-solving? Evaluating data? Decision science? What if all of our efforts to define critical thinking as above have been the core problem with teaching it?
What if, instead of using our brains to devise conceptions of critical thinking, we eliminated the noise and revolutionized a way to teach people how to think better by tracing critical thinking back to its core evolutionary survival mechanisms?
What are the basic survival skills for all organisms?
- Perceive their environment
- Sense danger vs. reward
- Decide between danger and reward
- Act on the decision
Warren Reads 100 Acts of Trump Corruption Into Congressional Record To Mark 100 Days of the Trump Administration
“[I]nstead of following through on his promise [to lower costs], Trump and his administration have paved the way for the president, his top officials, and his billionaire buddies to personally feed at the trough of government corruption.”
“That’s 100 corrupt acts in 100 days. Americans deserve accountability. We need to fight back—all of us.”
by: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
Washington, D.C. – On the 100th day of this Trump administration, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) read 100 reports of corruption from President Trump’s term so far into the Congressional record.
Senator Warren pointed to all the ways President Trump, his family, and associates like Elon Musk have used the presidency to enrich themselves, give favors to donors, and made it more difficult to hold him accountable for corruption.
Transcript: “One Hundred Days, One Hundred Acts of Corruption”
U.S. Senate Floor
April 29, 2025
As Prepared for Delivery
Senator Elizabeth Warren: So here we are: one hundred days; one hundred acts of corruption.
Today, I’m reading into the congressional record 100 reports of corruption from Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. When he ran for office, Trump promised repeatedly that he would lower costs “on day 1.” But instead of following through on his promise, Trump and his administration have paved the way for the president, his top officials, and his billionaire buddies to personally feed at the trough of government corruption.
So, count with me: In just one hundred days, Donald Trump, his family, and his Administration have:
2025-04-05 – HANDS OFF! Redwood City, CA (past event)
A More Perfect Union
A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community
By Adam Russell Taylor
Recommended by: Bob
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
Thinking about alternatives is an important part of the One Million Rising training. In the words of the president of Sojourners, Adam Russell Taylor, whom I heard speak recently, to build a “more perfect union,” we need to be focusing on three priorities: Blocking, Bridging, and Building. We are focused a lot on Blocking bad things happening, but have little power to do that. In the future, we can work on Bridging, but that will take a very long time and will entail millions of one-on-one relationships.
In Trump’s Alternate Reality, Lies and Distortions Drive Change
Condoms for Gaza? Ukraine started the war with Russia? The president’s manipulations of the truth lay the groundwork for radical change.
by Peter Baker
Publisher: The New York Times
Mr. Trump has long been unfettered by truth when it comes to boasting about his record and tearing down his enemies. But what were dubbed “alternative facts” in his first term have quickly become a whole alternative reality in his second to lay the groundwork for radical change as he moves to aggressively reshape America and the world.
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Democracy Requires Our Courage
Gov. J.B. Pritzker: “Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage”
Stand Together in Courage
Some Actions That Are Not Protesting or Voting
Some examples:
ANTI-CRIMINALIZATION
- Film the police AKA copwatch.
- Monitor court cases [courtwatching and participatory defense hubs]
- Financially and emotionally support detained and incarcerated people
- Start or join a jail support project and here’s a jail support zine.
- Consider jury nullification.
- Signal-boost & support prison strikes and abolition efforts.
- Advocate for incarcerated trans prisoners.
COMMUNITY DEFENSE/MIGRANT JUSTICE
- Sign the Solidarity Pledge.
- Learn about and practice community self-defense.
- Learn about Community Defense Zones and also check out this excellent resource Defend and Recruit for learning about creating rapid response networks.Learn about deportation defense through this new resource by Make The Road and this one by Mijente.
This came from the Mutula Aid 101 course.
How to Organize Our Way Out of the Trump-Musk Putsch
A plan to harness grassroots energy—and to hold Democratic leaders accountable.
by Ezra Levin, Leah Greenberg
Summary
Indivisible founders, Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, wrote this inspiring article for The Nation. Reviewed by Rachael Maddow.
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505001
50501 is a peaceful movement. Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
50501 is a national movement made up of everyday Americans
who stand for democracy, and who stand against the authoritarian
actions of the Trump Administration. The name 50501 stands for
50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Movement.
The 50501 movement is a grassroots effort, meaning it’s
powered by everyday people, not by politicians or political parties.
Most of the work happens at the local level, where volunteers
in local city or state groups organize protests, advertise events,
and handle logistics. These local groups are the lifeblood of the
movement and exist both online and in-person.
In addition to local level organizing, national coordination
between 50501 groups allows us to establish cohesive messaging,
decide dates of action, and share resources. This coordination is
decentralized, therefore, 50501 has no true leadership
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- In a little over two weeks, communities in all 50 states and Washington, DC, will convene for No Kings: Vote Early, a nationwide day of action focused on voter participation and election protection. With more than 1,500 events already on the map, organizers are preparing their communities to turn people power into voting power.
- In response to the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez in Austin, Texas, 50501 is demanding the immediate release of Garcés Perez, a ban on ICE conducting traffic stops, and the arrest of the ICE officer for aggravated assault and attempted murder. In addition, 50501 is continuing to call for the abolition of ICE.
- In response to the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement murdering Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, 50501 demands independent investigations into these murders, immediate release of the body-camera footage and the shooters' names, justice for both of their families as well as the families of every single victim of ICE terror, and the immediate abolition of ICE.
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7th, 2026 Contact: press@fiftyfifty.one The 50501 movement is calling for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate Race in light of the credible and horrific allegations of sexual violence made against him. We stand in solidarity with Jenny Racicot, who had the courage to come forward with her story, and with survivors everywhere. 50501 is a non-violent, grassroots movement that organizes mass protests and mutual aid for democracy against fascism. To find more…
- Rising costs of living drove workers across the country to take part in May Day actions, the most widespread May 1st mobilizations in U.S. history with more than 5,000 events, including strikes, walkouts, boycotts, and mass demonstrations.
Stand Up For Science
Recommended by: Stu W.
On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget posted a sweeping regulatory change that will end American science as we know it.
It’s time to fight back! Head to the SUFS Action Center to:
- Learn how to write public comments
- Submit YOUR public comment
- Contact your Members of Congress
- Learn how to talk about this new proposed rule and why it matters
- We all have benefited from scientific advances; these rule changes will destroy US science. (Simply stating opposition is worthwhile for the record)
- Personal and family stories about medical advances: cancer, COVID, overall lifespan and quality of life
- Importance of accurate weather forecasts
- The rules will hinder or eliminate publication and collaborations, essential parts of the scientific enterprise in all fields.
- Ideological political appointees should not have the power to arbitrarily terminate inconvenient research and overrule scientific peer review.
- Congress appropriates money, and the executive branch cannot arbitrarily decide not to spend it.
- Congress has some powers to stop this. Contact your reps and senators and simply state opposition to the rules changes. They will note your opposition; you do not have to write a long piece.
About Us
Stand Up For Science is a political activism organization dedicated to defending and advancing America’s scientific ecosystem, a cornerstone of democracy, freedom, and progress.
Founded in February 2025, we came together in response to the Trump Administration’s dismantling of our nation’s premier science institutions and escalating threats to the lives and livelihoods of Americans. We recognized these attacks for what they are: authoritarian power grabs.
We believe that science is the lifeblood of American democracy and freedom. With a bold strategy combining activism, messaging campaigns, grassroots organizing, and political advocacy, we’re mobilizing the fight for science and democracy, now and for generations to come.
Voter ID Requirement CA Poll
Public Opinion Strategies recently completed a survey of 800 likely voters in California. The survey was conducted January 19-22, 2025, and has a margin of error of ±3.46%. The memo below outlines some key findings from the survey.
Support for a voter ID requirement enjoys broad, bipartisan support in California.
- Support for voter ID is both wide AND deep: 68% of Californians support a voter ID requirement, with a majority of voters (51%) STRONGLY supporting it.
Trump Administration Litigation Tracker
This project includes two tables that follow legal challenges to the actions from the Trump administration: the Lawfare Litigation Tracker and the Alien Enemies Act Proclamation: State of Play table.
Publisher: Lawfare
Recommended by: Bruce R.
The Litigation Tracker table tracks legal challenges to the Trump administration’s executive actions that deal with national security issues, as well as cases on behalf of the Trump administration to enforce them. You can sort the table by clicking the column titles and query keywords using the search box in the top left of the table. The table has the case name, what executive action is being challenged, the status of the case, and a summary of the litigation being brought. View an explanation of the statuses below.
The Alien Enemies Act Proclamation: State of Play table tracks the ongoing litigation challenging deportations under President Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.
The Lawfare Litigation Tracker Includes:
- 239 active cases challenging Trump administration actions (this numbers consider a suit filed in district court and appeals that arise from the original suit as one case)
- 21 suits by the Trump administration challenging state or local laws
- 17 Supreme Court stays or orders to vacate lower court orders
- 1 Supreme Court affirmation of a lower court order
- 8 suits where judges ruled for the federal government in a summary judgment or by dismissing a suit
- 9 suits where judges ruled against the federal government in a summary judgment or permanent injunction
- 6 criminal prosecutions by the Department of Justice (Rep. McIver, former FBI Director James Comey, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Congressional candidate Katherine Abughazaleh)
Outraged
Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground
By Kurt Gray
Publisher: Pantheon
It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. In Outraged, Kurt Gray showcases the latest science to demonstrate that we all have the same moral mind—that everyone’s moral judgments stem from feeling threatened or vulnerable to harm.
We all care about protecting ourselves and the vulnerable. Conflict arises, however, when we have different perceptions of harm. We get outraged when we disagree about who the “real” victim is, whether we’re talking about political issues, fights with our in-laws, or arguments on the playground.
In this fascinating and insightful tour of our moral minds, Gray tackles popular myths that prevent us from understanding ourselves and those around us. While it is commonly believed that our ancestors were apex predators, Gray argues that for the majority of our evolutionary history, humans were more hunted than hunter. This explains why our minds are hard-wired to perceive threats, and provides surprising insights on the scientific origins of our values and beliefs. Though we might think ourselves driven by objective reasoning, Gray unveils new research that finds our moral judgments are based on gut feelings rather than rational thought, and presents a compelling reminder that we are more alike than we might think.
Drawing on groundbreaking research, Gray provides a captivating new explanation for our moral outrage, and unpacks how to best bridge divides. If you want to understand the morals of the “other side,” ask yourself a simple question—what harms do they see?
Defy
The Power of No In a World That Demands Yes
by Sunita Sah
Publisher: Random House
Imagine living the life you want to lead, not the one you’re willing to accept. This profound but practical book offers clear steps to stop people pleasing and start living your truth.
“A powerful book. If you’ve ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will—and skill—to stand up for yourself.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again
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Today’s Edition Newsletter, Robert B. Hubbell
A reflection on today’s news through the lens of hope.
By Robert B. Hubbell
Recommended by Bob.
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- October 9, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- October 7, 2026
- October 6, 2026
- October 5, 2026
- October 4, 2026
- A recording from Robert B. Hubbell's live video
- 10/3/2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 2, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- Republicans are not only failing to meet the moment, they are also failing to anticipate the future.September 30, 2026
- September 29, 2026
- September 28, 2026
- September 27, 2026
Indivisible Mid-Peninsula
Be a part of the movement to restore democracy in our country
Community Organized Activism
Indivisible Mid-Peninsula is the local branch of Indivisible, encompassing the area between Menlo Park and Belmont on the San Francisco Peninsula. We welcome members from other areas as well! Our mission is to:
- Find ways to resist and slow the MAGA agenda
- encourage and exert pressure on our local, state, and national elected officials to promote social justice and resist Trumpism
- Unify and support communities under threat
- Build a powerful grassroots movement to achieve electoral victories in 2026 and beyond
Our goal is to create a community in which pro-democracy advocates find opportunities to engage and have an impact at whatever level works for them. We’re committed to taking action that will lead to a more perfect union, where “justice for all” is more than a platitude.
We meet as a community on the 4th Wednesday of the month to learn ways to be effective in supporting those targeted by Trump’s policies and determine the most impactful actions we can take in our fight for democracy.
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Photographic Evidence is Dead
Fake Image, Fake NEWS, Fake Trust.
By: Turtle Engineer (AKA: Bruce Rafnel)
Publisher: Medium, Slow Engineering
We have now witnessed the death of almost 200 years of photographic (and other recorded) evidence. Images, videos, and audio recordings can now be easily faked or altered in ways that cannot be detected. Digital technology has made this happen. Analog media is continuous, so subtle modifications can be noticed. However, digital media has discrete bits that are not dependent on the bits around them.
It is time to relearn what was so obvious to our ancestors: the SOURCE is more important than the content. “Do you trust or believe the source?” This can be a personal choice, but we no longer have the convenience of “socially accepted” sources.
Some technologies can “help” build trust, but they can all be compromised. We should never again put unconditional trust in any medium or technology.
Indivisible Palo Alto Plus
Defend Democracy. Build Community. Have Fun.
Indivisible Palo Alto Plus (IPA+) is a diverse, action-oriented community that works to defend democracy across the San Francisco Peninsula and beyond. We combine grassroots activism with joy, bringing together people of varied backgrounds and perspectives to stand against authoritarianism and to protect democratic values. We are committed to making positive change—one action, and one connection, at a time.
Because tyrants hate it when we’re having fun, IPA+ meetings always incorporate playful activities that help us laugh and connect with each other. We believe that fun, joy, and laughter are essential to nourishing our spirits so that we can do the hard work of activism.
IPA+ is a recognized part of the Indivisible movement. We work with the national Indivisible organization and with other local Indivisible groups.
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Indivisible: A Practical Guide To Democracy On The Brink
If there’s one universally accepted truth in the modern age, it’s that sequels suck. And Trump 2.0 will be no exception. Trump, Vance, and their MAGA minions feel vindicated by the victory of their bigoted, fascistic clown show of a presidential campaign. Trump takes office with a plan to institute the worst parts of Project 2025. He’ll be enabled by a judiciary packed with right-wing ideologues and a congressional majority stacked with MAGA foot soldiers. And he’s assembled a bloc of corporations and billionaires eager to do his bidding in exchange for tax cuts and corrupt favors. But he has no mandate for the staggeringly harmful agenda he’s about to unleash on the country. And together, we have the power to fight back — and win.
Freedom Over Fascism
by Stephanie G. Wilson
Recommended by: Cindi
Freedom Over Fascism hosted by historian, comms consultant, and activist Stephanie Wilson, investigates what it takes to rebuild power and freedom for people in parts of America dominated by MAGA extremists. Stephanie talks to authors, experts, historians, and officials.
Tyranny of the Minority
Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent framework for understanding these volatile times. They draw on a wealth of examples—from 1930s France to present-day Thailand—to explain why and how political parties turn against democracy. They then show how our Constitution makes us uniquely vulnerable to attacks from within: It is a pernicious enabler of minority rule, allowing partisan minorities to consistently thwart and even rule over popular majorities. Most modern democracies—from Germany and Sweden to Argentina and New Zealand—have eliminated outdated institutions like elite upper chambers, indirect elections, and lifetime tenure for judges. The United States lags dangerously behind.
INTERVIEW: Levitsky and Ziblatt with journalist Tiziana Dearing at Harvard
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The Joy of Talking Politics With Strangers
How to save democracy one conversation at a time
by Elizabeth Chur
Publisher: Talk with Voters Publishing
See also: talkwithvoters.substack.com
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- And other new workshops for October
- Learn to make the most of every conversation with voters
- Less than 10 weeks until Election Day!
- Voter Engagement Office Hours: Wednesday evening, 8/19!
- Support our democracy by spreading the word!
Why do we celebrate incompetent leaders?
By: Martin Gutmann
Publisher: TEDxTalks, TEDxBerlin
Recommended by: Bruce R.
“The evidence is clear that boring management matters.“–Raffaella Sadun
Leader selection mistake: People often pick leaders because they make for a good “story.” Excellent leaders have boring stories because they have avoided the conflicts that make for a good story.
We see leadership potential in people who:
- speak more (regardless of what they say)
- appear confident (regardless of competence)
- are perpetually busy (regardless of what they’re doing)
“since we reward people who are good in crises (and ignore people who are such good manager that there are very few crises), [people] soon learn to seek out (or reframe situations as) crises.”–Keith Grint