#radical tools

The really key part of this for me:

Rules need to be accompanied by an awareness of power If the same dynamics that led to the power imbalance in the first place are still active, then something deeper is needed. Hand signals, group agreements and safer spaces policies can be great aids to help us participate in groups and access shared spaces. And, to make them more effective, they need to be accompanied by a collective awareness of how power flows amongst us in groups. I think that would help us create more sustainable, resilient & vibrant groups who have a genuine understanding of, and respect for, their own diversity. 

Racism in the UK only seems ~new~ if you’re white. Definitely second the advice about joining yr local anti raids group, or starting one yourself!

We are in this to eliminate the exchange institutions that require financial commitments, but we still deal in the real world. If we are going to solve this issue in our organizations without making it a preoccupation, then we need to determine structures in the beginning that are going to solve the need before the circumstances become dire.

Overall a great analysis of why radical groups can find fundraising challenging. Their overall point is worth remembering: "create a unique plan for the organization that remains consistent over time" e.g. regular fundraisers, not just waiting until when you need the money to organise them.