Yesterday, I had the chance to do something new: a Substack Live event with my friend Reed Galen from The Home Front. Thanks to Substack, the video recording is now available, and I'm excited to share it with you here.

We talk about the urgent need to go on offense against the rising tide of authoritarianism in America. Topics we dig into include:

How veterans (through Task Force Butler and Veterans Fighting Fascism) and civilians (through Join the Union) can work together to rebuild pro-democracy communities

Why hyperlocal organizing—at the school board, county commissioner, and neighborhood coffee shop level—is key to fighting fascism

How reviving "third places" like book clubs, union halls, and community spaces can rebuild civic trust

How to channel anger and grief into productive, hopeful action without losing empathy

This is a raw, honest conversation about where we are, what’s at stake, and how we can start making a difference right where we live.

📚 Resources mentioned:

* Start an Antifascist Book Club

* Join the Union

* Find Out Podcast

Thanks for being part of this movement. On offense is the only way forward.

— Kris

P.S. Thank you DEO, Deedles, Cat F, Ajhview, Michelle25, and many others for tuning into my live video with Reed Galen! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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