Sasha Davis
Professor of environmental studies, geography, and sustainability at Keene State College and author of Replace the State: How to Change the World When Elections and Protests Fail (U Minnesota Press, 2025); scholar-activist focused on radical environmental advocacy and Indigenous-led governance strategies.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 29min
Sasha Davis, "Replace the State: How to Change the World When Elections and Protests Fail" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Sasha Davis, a Professor of environmental studies and author, dives deep into activism with her book discussing how to effect social change when traditional methods fall short. She explores the limitations of current institutions and the power of grassroots movements. Notably, she shares strategies from Indigenous resistance against environmental degradation and military occupations. Davis emphasizes the importance of direct governance, offering practical steps for local organizing and fostering a sense of community empowerment. This insightful conversation is a rallying cry for activism.
Oct 1, 2025 • 29min
Sasha Davis, "Replace the State: How to Change the World When Elections and Protests Fail" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Sasha Davis, a Professor of environmental studies and author of "Replace the State," delves into how traditional governance often fails to bring about social change. He discusses the importance of direct action, highlighting successful Indigenous-led movements that challenge oppressive systems. Sasha emphasizes the need for local governance and offers strategies for activists, focusing on the effectiveness of occupation as a tool for establishing authority. His insights aim to inspire grassroots movements and foster resilience in communities seeking justice.
