๐Ÿ“š Assessing Strategies on the Clock of Fascism

Is It Time to Rethink My Organization's Strategies & Communications?

Sam Chavez (she/they/he)

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According to my watch, it's 4 minutes before midnight on the clock of fascism. Life is moving extremely quickly, which is often the time to start questioning your strategies. With limited capacity, non-profits and grassroots organizations often struggle to be nimble & strategic during times of uncertainty. Today, we're talking about simple ideas to assess your strategies and if they can hold up under the ongoing onslaught of authoritarianism. Read on for more...

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Did you hear? We're so hot right now. We're so hot that the Executive Branch is doing everything possible to lock in their power across the military, media, & more.

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