Topic: Laura Close

Organizer as a Catalyst: An Interview with Laura Close

Laura Close moves fast. I first met her at a student activist conference when she was on tour with Call to Action giving workshops around the country. In between leading workshops on group decision making and strategic planning she would … Continue reading →

Men in the Movement

Just got back from National Conference on Organized Resistance (NCOR) in DC. It was good, there were around a thousand people…and there were some really righteous discussions. One particularly thought provoking session was an Anti-Sexist Organizing workshop led by 2 … Continue reading →

Going To Places That Scare Me: Personal Reflections On Challenging Male Supremacy

Part I: “How can I be sexist? I’m an anarchist!” “What do you mean I’m sexist?” I was shocked. I wasn’t a jock, I didn’t hate women, I wasn’t an evil person. “But how can I be a sexist, I’m … Continue reading →

Whiteness, Organizing, and Allies

[Note: This piece was written in response to an email debate among student anti-war organizers focusing on how the movement after Sept.11 was perpetuating racism.] First of all, I’d like to thank Chantel and the other organizers of color who … Continue reading →