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DIRECT ACTION 101. EP 1 - In Direct Action 101 Episode 1, I take you through the last ten years of my journey in grassroots organizing. From navigating police tactics and planning marches to holding meetings and developing strategies for change, I share key lessons that have shaped my path. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned organizer, this episode offers insights on direct action, anarchism, and the powerful movements that have shaped our world. #DirectAction101 #Anarchism #Activism #Organizing #BLM #StandingRock #MutualAid #GeorgeFloydRebellion #SecurityCulture #RadicalMedia
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS IN THE VIDEO
📚 STANDING ROCK - "Black Snake Killaz" (doc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0&t=2523s&pp=ygUSYmxhY2sgc25ha2Uga2lsbGF6
📚 BLACK LIVES MATTER - "Whose Streets" (doc): http://www.whosestreetsfilm.com/
🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422
🔗 SECURITY CULTURE - "What Is Security Culture" (zine): https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/security/what-is-security-culture-a-guide-to-staying-safe/
🔗 BOEING 5 AND LEGAL DEFENSE WORK: https://organizingmythoughts.org/challenging-the-war-machine-the-boeing-5s-legal-struggle/
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction to Direct Action 101
01:23 – Childhood lessons on immigration, the carceral system, and becoming radicalized in high school
09:28 – College years: BLM movement, Ferguson protests, and student organizing
24:16 – Adult radicalization: Labor organizing, anarchism, and witnessing Nuit Debout in France
33:52 – Joining the Standing Rock movement, complexities of social movements, and dealing with PTSD
45:11 – Lessons from Standing Rock and 2016 activism
48:08 – Moving to Ohio and organizing with the Black Queer and Intersectional Collective
51:15 – Mutual aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018
54:19 – The 2020 George Floyd rebellion: Abolition, state repression, and questioning traditional marches
58:32 – The importance of security culture in activism
59:33– Publishing When They Tell You to Be Good (WTTYTBG) and moving to NYC
01:01:08 – Ohio organizing and legal defense work for the Boeing 5
01:04:19 – Radical YouTube, launching The Dugout podcast, and anarchist media
01:07:09 – Humanitarian support work at the border
01:08:30 – Q&A: Reflections on organizing and personal growth
01:13:33 – Outro: What’s next for Direct Action 101
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Social Media Links:
Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/
Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod
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DIRECT ACTION 101. EP 1 - In Direct Action 101 Episode 1, I take you through the last ten years of my journey in grassroots organizing. From navigating police tactics and planning marches to holding meetings and developing strategies for change, I share key lessons that have shaped my path. Whether you’re new to activism or a seasoned organizer, this episode offers insights on direct action, anarchism, and the powerful movements that have shaped our world. #DirectAction101 #Anarchism #Activism #Organizing #BLM #StandingRock #MutualAid #GeorgeFloydRebellion #SecurityCulture #RadicalMedia
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS IN THE VIDEO
📚 STANDING ROCK - "Black Snake Killaz" (doc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dWeg_jHdK0&t=2523s&pp=ygUSYmxhY2sgc25ha2Uga2lsbGF6
📚 BLACK LIVES MATTER - "Whose Streets" (doc): http://www.whosestreetsfilm.com/
🔗 MY BOOK - "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD".... https://bookshop.org/a/23229/9781953534422
🔗 SECURITY CULTURE - "What Is Security Culture" (zine): https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/security/what-is-security-culture-a-guide-to-staying-safe/
🔗 BOEING 5 AND LEGAL DEFENSE WORK: https://organizingmythoughts.org/challenging-the-war-machine-the-boeing-5s-legal-struggle/
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction to Direct Action 101
01:23 – Childhood lessons on immigration, the carceral system, and becoming radicalized in high school
09:28 – College years: BLM movement, Ferguson protests, and student organizing
24:16 – Adult radicalization: Labor organizing, anarchism, and witnessing Nuit Debout in France
33:52 – Joining the Standing Rock movement, complexities of social movements, and dealing with PTSD
45:11 – Lessons from Standing Rock and 2016 activism
48:08 – Moving to Ohio and organizing with the Black Queer and Intersectional Collective
51:15 – Mutual aid work at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018
54:19 – The 2020 George Floyd rebellion: Abolition, state repression, and questioning traditional marches
58:32 – The importance of security culture in activism
59:33– Publishing When They Tell You to Be Good (WTTYTBG) and moving to NYC
01:01:08 – Ohio organizing and legal defense work for the Boeing 5
01:04:19 – Radical YouTube, launching The Dugout podcast, and anarchist media
01:07:09 – Humanitarian support work at the border
01:08:30 – Q&A: Reflections on organizing and personal growth
01:13:33 – Outro: What’s next for Direct Action 101
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Social Media Links:
Stay connected with The Dugout! Follow us for updates, exclusive content, and more:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dugoutpodcast/
Substack: https://tdugout.substack.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedugoutpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod
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