Rebel Steps

Support the Channel Zero Network on Go Fund MeInterview Coffee with Comrades: Episode 73: "Every Countdown Ends at Zero"Interview with Radical People: 26. Take PrideFind David Campbell’s new address and other updates at https://freedavidcampbell.com/Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. You heard trailers for Coffee with Comrades, Red Strings & Maroons, and Radical People, all also part of the Channel Zero Network.Support us on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every public action or event needs media of some kind to succeed. That may look like working with existing press or it might mean making your own media. People need to know why you’re taking action and what you’re asking for. Having good messaging, active communications infrastructure, and ongoing press ties are essential for movements to grow. This episode explores the concept of the Spectrum of Allies and includes tips on handling the mainstream media.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comCheck out Lady Media Co. who gifted us some of the music in this episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of group decision making. The first part explored how consensus decision making usually flows and why consensus has become an important part of leftist spaces. In this half, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that arise as well as some solutions groups have experimented with.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comCheck out and support the musicians who contributed to this episode: Tutlie, Sephy, and Morgane Fouse of Lady Media Co. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the toughest things about organizing together is making decisions as a group. There are a lot of things to weigh: Who gets a say in which decisions? What’s the balance between efficiency and inclusion? Listen to this episode to hear about consensus decision making. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comCheck out and support the musicians who contributed to this episode: Tutlie, Sephy, and Ellen Siberian Tiger. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Rebel Steps Season 2.  Working in bigger groups presents some new challenges. How do you care for each other and protect each other in the midst of political struggle? How do you lift up the voices of everyone in your group? How do you work through the inevitable disagreements? Show notes and transcript available here: https://rebelsteps.com/episodes/s2e0-introduction.htmlMusic by Little Strike and Ellen Siberian Tiger. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our interviewees from Season 1, David Campbell, who you heard in our jail support episode, is being unjustly imprisoned. For more on David’s case and how to support him, go to FreeDavidCampbell.com.Check our Write A Letter episode for more on letter writing and prisoner solidarity. Also, check out our Jail Support episode, the episode in which David’s interview was originally released.This podcast is part of the Channel Zero Network, an anarchist podcast network run by radical media makers.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re very excited to announce that we’ve begun working on season 2 of Rebel Steps! As we prepare to create this season, we’d love to hear from you. If you tried any of the activities in season 1 and would like to share your experience, please record a message at http://rebelsteps.com/mailbox or write us at hello@rebelsteps.com.We’d also love to hear if you have experiences with any of the topics we’re covering in season 2: Self-defense, sabotage, mental health, conflict resolution, media strategy, and group decision making. Any other thoughts on the podcast are welcome as well. Thank you for sharing your stories and ideas!Lastly, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve joined the Channel Zero Network. Channel Zero is an english-based anarchist radio/podcast network run by radical media makers. These podcasts share stories from the front-lines and lessons from history to spread revolutionary practices. Learn more about the podcasts within Channel Zero. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

This series has offered a collage of ideas to get folks organized. This final episode will give you more to think about as you take the next steps. Hear closing thoughts from our interviewees on ways to move forward. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining your organization's jail support team means you'll be keeping track of your friends if they are arrested. Hear from some organizers in the MACC's Jail and Court Support Working Group and Legal Working Group about providing support and avoiding pitfalls.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When people first set out to make a difference, they often gravitate toward charity. Yet charity has existed for eons, and the poor are still poor. Learn about the difference between charity and mutual aid projects. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll need people to work together to build a better world. Joining or starting a group is a way to share skills, pool resources, and build relationships. Hear from two MACC participants about their first time showing up to a new group. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supporting prisoners is an important part of the resistance. One concrete way to offer this support is writing a letter. This episode features interviews with activists doing prisoner support in New York and offers ideas on a few ways to get involved. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Street Art may not seem like a political act. But public art has historically been a part of planting the seeds for actions and gathering interest from a community. This episode includes tips for trying your hand at street art and interviews with artists on their own political art.Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's easy to get caught up in the idea that the role of organizer or activist is a specialized job. But everyone should be empowered to be an organizer and an activist. In this episode, you'll hear about activists' first steps into activism and get inspired to take your own. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Rebel Steps. The Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire asked, “What can we do today so that we can do tomorrow what we cannot do today?” This podcast is about that question. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.comMusic: Don't force it, Little Strike (http://littlestrike.com/); Hush by Square Peg Round Hole (http://www.squarepegroundhole.me/). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.