Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 524 - From Worried to Empowered: Taking Action for Relationship Rights with Experts Diana Adams and Brett Chamberlin
Apr 8, 2025
Diana Adams, an international legal leader and Executive Director of the Chosen Family Law Center, teams up with Brett Chamberlain, founder of the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy. Together, they dive into the importance of advocacy for LGBTQ and non-monogamous relationship rights. They discuss legislative initiatives, the need for inclusive legal frameworks, and the significance of community resilience in activism. Listeners gain insight into tangible actions for supporting diverse family structures and the fight against systemic discrimination.
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Warrior Mama Activism Mode
- Diana Adams shares feeling grounded and purposeful, embracing a "warrior mama" mode to protect the LGBTQ community.
- She balances intense activism with self-care practices to sustain her energy and avoid burnout.
Targeted Activism and News Diet
- Focus your activism on a few actionable issues and support smaller local organizations for greater impact.
- Limit your news consumption to avoid overwhelm and engage with reliable, issue-focused newsletters.
Resisting Fear and Division
- The fascist playbook uses fear and overwhelm to discourage resistance and create division.
- Building local support and refusing to give in to manipulative demands is essential to resisting authoritarian tactics.