On Dreams and Pillars
What would it take to bring this nightmare to an end?
L.A. Kauffman / Detour America
How everyday people can promote freedom, democracy, and dignity amid rising authoritarianism. Notes on strategy and organizing, plus resources, updates on my work, and materials from my archive.
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