Movement Memos
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An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what’s happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.
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Aug 12, 2020 • 53min
The Election is Being Sabotaged Before Our Eyes
As Trump continues his attacks on the post office and issues another round of illegal edicts, Kelly talks with author and researcher Sarah Kendzior about the ascent of authoritarianism in the U.S. and the potential collapse of democracy as we know it. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
Jul 29, 2020 • 11min
"Unrest" Is Not the Enemy. Fascism Is.
Anxieties over the optics of rebellion in an election year have inflamed debates about “peacefulness,” violence and respectability. In this episode, Kelly tackles the question of whether raucous protests will help Trump and replaces it with better questions. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
Jul 22, 2020 • 36min
Trump's "Shockingly Dangerous" Fed Squads Expand Their Reach
Trump's anti-protest squads are broadening their reach and expanding their mission. Kelly and author Shane Burley assess the threat and put these events in their fascist context. Need a transcript? You can listen on our website.
Jun 24, 2020 • 41min
“The Cops Are With the Fascists”: How Police Terror and Trumpism Converge
Kelly talks with grassroots strategist Ejeris Dixon about fascism, police violence and how we can fight back. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
Jun 5, 2020 • 21min
"We Surrender Nothing and No One”: Our Playbook for Solidarity Amid Fascist Terror
Kelly talks with grassroots strategist Ejeris Dixon about courage and solidarity in a time of rebellion. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
May 27, 2020 • 41min
In the Era of COVID-19, Collective Grief is Rebellion
Kelly talks with author and organizer Cindy Milstein about reclaiming collective grief and resisting fascism.
May 20, 2020 • 58min
Hit Hard by Toxic Smoke and COVID-19, This Chicago Neighborhood Fought Back
Kelly talks with organizer Juliana Pino about environmental racism in the time of COVID-19. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
May 13, 2020 • 1h 14min
Adventures in Digital Organizing with Mariame Kaba
Kelly talks with Mariame Kaba about storytelling and building power. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
May 4, 2020 • 27min
Surviving Pandemics is Indigenous Resistance
Kelly talks with Morning Star Gali about Native life and death in the age of COVID-19. If you need a transcript, you can listen on our website.
Apr 27, 2020 • 44min
Incarceration is Killing Us
Kelly talks with attorney Alan Mills about COVID-19, prisons and making bold demands.
