Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 with Leah Greenberg
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Jun 17, 2025 Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, discusses the evolution of grassroots organizing in response to political challenges. She shares insights from Indivisible’s ‘Practical Guide to Democracy on The Brink’ and emphasizes the need for strategic mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections. The conversation covers the power of public opinion, the importance of unity among movements, and lessons learned from past political strategies. Greenberg inspires hope as she highlights ways ordinary people can fight back in a polarized landscape.
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Broad Coalitions Key to Resistance
- Successful movements against autocracies build broad coalitions united mainly by opposition to current threats.
- Members may disagree on many issues but still are essential to democratic resistance.
Indivisible Guide's Viral Impact
- Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin created the Indivisible Guide inspired by the Tea Party's local tactics but without its racism and violence.
- The guide unexpectedly went viral, sparking widespread grassroots organizing against Trump.
Local Organizing Holds Power
- Organize locally to collectively pressure elected officials with clear asks to amplify your influence.
- Even small groups showing up at local meetings can be a critical 'fire alarm' to politicians.