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Articles by Colin Beavan
No Impact Man's Guide to Activism
No Impact Man's Guide to Activism
Colin Beavan · So many of us have good ideas for helping the world. But we tuck away our ideas. I did. I’d tell myself that if the idea were any good someone else would have already done it. That I’m not capable of making a difference. I’d sit on my...
Ditch the “Animal Farm” Mentality to Break the Cycle of Fascism
Ditch the “Animal Farm” Mentality to Break the Cycle of Fascism
Colin Beavan · As we resist Trump policies, try less fighting and speaking and doing to get “our” way and a lot more sitting and listening and questioning and being still.
Should We Bomb Syria (Or Afghanistan or Anywhere)? You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Should We Bomb Syria (Or Afghanistan or Anywhere)? You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Colin Beavan · Critics of nonviolence say that option is the prerogative of the privileged. But actually it’s the other way around.
How to Resist From a Place of Love: Self-Care for the Long Haul
How to Resist From a Place of Love: Self-Care for the Long Haul
Colin Beavan · If you want to sustain yourself for the work ahead, here’s some advice: It doesn’t matter whether the other side “deserves” anger.
What It Takes to Change Hearts and Minds
What It Takes to Change Hearts and Minds
Colin Beavan · To get someone’s support, you need more than just facts.
Keep Your Spirits Up: You Can't Help the World When You're Tired and Sad
Keep Your Spirits Up: You Can't Help the World When You're Tired and Sad
Colin Beavan · We must take care of ourselves in a way that ensures our compassion is not drained away.