Cecilia Guerrero, chair and founding member of A Luta Sigue, shares her transformative journey from northern Mexico to Nashville, advocating for labor rights. She highlights the interconnectedness of class with various oppressions and the importance of grassroots organizing among diverse worker groups in the South. Discussing the need for solidarity and independent structures, she critiques contemporary political challenges and emphasizes community empowerment. Guerrero also touches on the historical significance of youth activism in revolutionary movements and the impact of musical reflections on labor struggles.

In this thought-provoking discussion, guests include Dasia Sade, a philosopher exploring tragic optimism, and Leeja Miller, a political commentator offering strategies to combat fascism. Timothy Snyder delves into the nuances of freedom, contrasting 'freedom from' and 'freedom to.' Organizers Luke Mayville and Cecilia Guerrero share insights on grassroots strategies for rural America and the South. Together, they tackle nihilism, the slow progress of democracy, and the power of collective action to inspire hope and resilience against oppressive systems.

Cecilia Guerrero, a Nashville-based Communist organizer, dives into grassroots movements in the South. She shares insights on organizing challenges in Tennessee, highlighting a groundbreaking union of rideshare drivers. The discussion also covers the innovative Aluta Sigue model, designed to empower marginalized communities. Cecilia critiques the Democratic Party’s disconnect from the working class and celebrates recent grassroots victories, including advancements in tenant rights. The conversation reveals the complexities of leadership in social movements and emphasizes the necessity for genuine, class-oriented engagement.