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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We organized a special issue w/ @liberation-gen.bsky.social "The Corporate Power of It All" — and it's now live! Seven conversations with organizers, researchers, and frontline leaders on how corporate power shapes our lives and how we fight back. Read it here: forgeorganizing.org/issues/corpo...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Calling all organizers: ready to strengthen your writing? In this 6-week workshop (June 17–July 22), you’ll develop an article, get feedback, and learn how to pitch your work. Space is limited. Deadline to apply May 4th! APPLY HERE: bit.ly/summerwritin...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🧵(1/3) Movements win when we change what people believe is possible. Today, together with Rad Comms, we released “Narrative Power Today for a Radical Tomorrow”, a strategic toolkit built with organizers, not just for them. READ NOW: forgeorganizing.org/article/invi...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

TOOLS DOWN. READ UP. "Narrative Power Today for a Radical Tomorrow" is LIVE. Real strategy, real stories, for the fight to change what’s possible. Dive in, retool, and share widely. READ NOW: forgeorganizing.org/issues/narra...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Amaya Lin was the Senior Policy Advisor for former Oakland Council President and District 2 Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas. She worked with @bayrisingaction to capture organizing lessons with groups working with Bas’ office. READ NOW: forgeorganizing.org/article/thre...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Democrats are preparing to sacrifice our ability to organize online for a hollow political victory, and this impending collapse of digital speech protections will cripple social movements at the very moment they are proving most effective. READ NOW: forgeorganizing.org/article/how-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

What does it look like to organize at the intersection of housing and climate justice? Our new retrospective, Right to a Roof: On Climate, Crises, and Care, explores exactly that, with on-the-ground stories and hard-won strategy. Available now: forgeorganizing.org/issues/right...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

"Organizing, at its core, is about transformation. When that personal transformation happens on a collective level, we unleash the power to transform society. This is as much of a spiritual project as it is a political one." READ MORE: forgeorganizing.org/article/two-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Let her victory fuel our ongoing duty. Honor her by continuing the fight for the dignity of all oppressed people. She proved our chains can be broken.

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

On Thursday, July 24th, just days before the IOF boarded the ship while it was closing in on Gaza, Sonali Kolhatkar reached Chris Smalls on the Handala and spoke with him about what it means to be in solidarity with Gaza. READ HERE: forgeorganizing.org/article/labo...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Today’s working conditions are making people sick and the widespread failure to recognize how profoundly the workplace shapes health has served to preclude needed progress and reforms. READ FULL ARTICLE: forgeorganizing.org/article/sick...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The money exists to resist authoritarianism and build something better. What’s missing isn’t resources—it’s imagination. Read Karundi Williams’ new op-ed: forgeorganizing.org/article/we-s...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Movements thrive when resources flow to both local organizing and national infrastructure. This isn’t the time for false choices. It’s time to invest in the full architecture of movement power. READ: forgeorganizing.org/article/we-s...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Relying solely on outside funding is a long-term threat to an organization. Could community unions be the answer to fight the right? READ MORE: forgeorganizing.org/article/how-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

In the last three years, 60% of the largest unions in the country have chosen new leadership. This presents an amazing opportunity for these new leaders to position labor as the bedrock of resistance to fascism. READ MORE: forgeorganizing.org/article/labo...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🧵(1/4) This month, we pay tribute to the incomparable June Jordan. Join us as we revisit her words, reflect on her impact, and celebrate the legacy of a writer who dared to speak truth to power.

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

While some South Asians climb the ranks of white supremacist power structures, others are building the most vital anti-fascist playbook of our time. READ MORE HERE: forgeorganizing.org/article/resi...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Ben Carroll, Organizing Coordinator for the Southern Workers Assembly details what it takes to build worker power in Spartanburg County,SC. READ FULL ARTICLE: forgeorganizing.org/article/work...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The following case study defines “electoralizing” as a strategy that uses an election to help get a direct win on an issue campaign. READ FULL ARTICLE: forgeorganizing.org/article/elec...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🧵(1/7) PART 2 IS HERE! 📝📚 celebrating the continuation of our writing workshop with Octavia Butlers writing advice-

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The Craft of Campaigns released part one of a two-part special episode. Unlike standard episodes that zoom in on a single campaign, this special zooms out to explore broader strategy themes. REFRESH on Season 2 before you dive in: forgeorganizing.org/issues/craft...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In 2021, Zohran Mamdani, now the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, joined NYC taxi drivers in a hunger strike that pushed the city to reduce their medallion debts, a key early victory in his political career. READ FULL ARTICLE forgeorganizing.org/article/new-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🧵(1/9) Our writing workshop is back and better than ever 📢📝 we kicked off our first session with our summer cohort this week! From the toolbox of our writing instructor, we'll be sharing Octavia Butler's Writing Advice:

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Bringing this one back this week— The Migrant Justice movement and the Abolitionist movement must be intertwined because the system of oppression they face is one and the same. READ FULL ARTICLE: forgeorganizing.org/article/no-o...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Conceptualizing social movements as part of a trans-generational struggle is crucial to both stamina and success. READ FULL ARTICLE: forgeorganizing.org/article/taki...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Workshop’s Executive Director breaks down five ways to secure people-centered policy wins in their latest. Read Full Article forgeorganizing.org/article/time...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Learn how Georgian citizens have fought against their own Trump-like figure to get a glimpse of what may be ahead for the United States. READ NOW forgeorganizing.org/article/148-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Unfortunately, our Philly Happy Hour won’t be happening as planned tonight. We appreciate your support Philly comrades, keep an eye out for future events!

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Learn how Citizens UK borrowed from Chicago organizers to transform Universities into catalysts for community power. READ MORE forgeorganizing.org/article/how-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Philly, the time has come! Join us TOMORROW for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area.  🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Friday, 5/30 📍 Dahlak, 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 🔗RSVP: bit.ly/PHILLYHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Three members of the Just Economy Institute share their insights on how to weave multiple worlds together to accelerate change. READ MORE: forgeorganizing.org/article/just...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Tonight—We’re excited, Baltimore! Join The Forge and Organizing Black at Red Emma's for drinks and a chance to meet with other organizers & writers in your area. 🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on WED, 5/28 📍 3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218 🔗RSVP HERE: bit.ly/BALTIMOREHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

We’ll be in your borough next week, Queens comrades! 🥂🍻 Join us for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area. 🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Tuesday, 5/27 📍 Katch Astoria, 31-19 Newton Ave, Astoria, NY 11102 RSVP HERE: bit.ly/QueensHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We want YOUR voice in our Narrative Power issue 📝 if you have questions, need guidance, or just want to brainstorm, send us a DM or comment below ⬇️ Don’t let hesitation hold you back. We’re here to help! SUBMIT HERE: bit.ly/Call4Abstrac... #narrativepower

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

(1/6) 🧵Struggling to turn your ideas into clear, powerful messages? Join our writing workshop! APPLY HERE: bit.ly/writingworks...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We want your bold takes on how narrative is shaping resistance, culture, and liberation! ✏️ Submit a 200–300 word abstract by May 31 🖊️ If selected, you’ll hear back in late June ✍️ Final articles (750–2,000 words) are due mid-Aug SUBMIT HERE: bit.ly/Call4Abstrac...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Mark your calendars Philly comrades 🍻✍️ and join us for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area.  🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Friday, 5/30  📍 Dahlak, 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 🔗 RSVP Here: bit.ly/PHILLYHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Baltimore!! We’re excited to be in your city 🚨 Join us for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area. 🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Wednesday, 5/28 📍 Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218 🔗RSVP HERE: bit.ly/BALTIMOREHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

(1/9)🧵 New here? Start with this 🔥 Published articles and narrative strategy insights from summit speakers and strategist in the field, packed into one must-read guide.

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Calling all organizers: ready to strengthen your writing? In this 6-week workshop (June 17–July 29), you’ll develop an article, get feedback, and learn how to pitch your work. Space is limited. Deadline to apply May 26! APPLY HERE: secure.everyaction.com/Q_Z0FQUwYES-...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re at the Narrative Power Summit this week! 🎤🔥 Keep an eye on our feed for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and powerful insights from the front lines of narrative change. #narrativepower

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Queens folx— we’ll be in your borough next! Join us for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area.  🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Tuesday, 5/27 📍 Katch Astoria, 31-19 NEWTOWN AVE, Astoria, NY 11102 RSVP HERE: bit.ly/QueensHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events in May! 🗓️

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Dave Kamper @dskamper.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Storied organizer Sam Luebke had passed away. Solidarity to all his comrades. Here’s a brilliant piece he wrote with Jennifer Luff 20 years ago, reprinted in @forgeorganizing.bsky.social. It was the very first thing The Forge ran. forgeorganizing.org/article/orga...

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Organizing: A Secret History - The Forge

One of the reasons we created The Forge was to capture the best practices and ideas in the contemporary organizing world. This classic piece from 2003, reprinted here from Labor History, shows us how...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

May Day or International Workers Day, began in the U.S. in 1886 with a massive strike for the 8-hour workday. Days later, police killed workers at Chicago’s Haymarket Square. In 1889, May 1st was declared a global day of worker solidarity. To the workers, it’s all ours!

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Here’s a glimpse at the media that’s been fueling our team this month! 👀 What’s been getting you through lately? Share your favorites with us ⬇️

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Just one week till our Brooklyn Happy Hour! Join us for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet with other organizers and writers in your area. 🗓️ 6:00PM-7:30pm on Monday, 4/28 📍Bar Meridian, 406 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238 RSVP HERE: bit.ly/BrooklynHH

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

What are we really talking about when say “cancel culture”? In Part 2 of our series with @convergencemag.com, we dig into how these dynamics show up in our movements—naming what it is, what it isn’t, and how it’s often more present than we realize. READ NOW forgeorganizing.org/article/unde...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

CLIMATE REWIND: We're spotlighting the young people across the Global South who are leading the fight for climate justice. Disha Ravi remind us: "The climate crisis is about the Global South’s present, not the Global North’s future." READ NOW forgeorganizing.org/article/figh...

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The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice @forgeorganizing.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

As democratic rights erode, how we manage conflict in movements is crucial. Kicking off with 'Because We Need Each Other,' where we reimagined solutions for movement spaces, our series with @convergencemag.com explores 'cancel culture.' READ HERE forgeorganizing.org/article/beca...

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