Articles by Colin Beavan | Films For Action

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

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

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

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

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

Colin Beavan · We must take care of ourselves in a way that ensures our compassion is not drained away.