George Lakey

New York

Activist, sociologist, and author of many books, including HOW WE WIN and VIKING ECONOMICS (@melvillehouse). Column at @wagingnv.

Articles

Can nonviolent Struggle defeat a Dictator? This Database emphatically says Yes

Jan 23, 2025 | juancole.com | George Lakey |Juan Cole

The Global Nonviolent Action Database details some 40 cases of mass movements overcoming tyrants through strategic nonviolent campaigns. ( Waging Nonviolence ) – With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become a dictator, a reasonable question comes up: Can nonviolent struggle defeat a tyrant?
Can Nonviolent Struggle Defeat a Dictator? This Database Emphatically Says Yes

Jan 20, 2025 | transcend.org | George Lakey

George Lakey | Waging Nonviolence – TRANSCEND Media Service The Global Nonviolent Action Database details some 40 cases of mass movements overcoming tyrants through strategic nonviolent campaigns. 8 Jan 2025 – With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become a dictator, a reasonable question comes up: Can nonviolent struggle defeat a tyrant?
Can Nonviolent Struggle Defeat a Dictator? This Database Emphatically Says Yes

Jan 10, 2025 | znetwork.org | George Lakey

With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become a dictator, a reasonable question comes up: Can nonviolent struggle defeat a tyrant? There are many great resources that answer this question, but the one that’s been on my mind lately is the Global Nonviolent Action Database, or GNAD, built by the Peace Studies department at Swarthmore College.
Can nonviolent struggle defeat a dictator? This database emphatically says yes

Jan 9, 2025 | nationofchange.org | George Lakey

With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become a dictator, a reasonable question comes up: Can nonviolent struggle defeat a tyrant? There are many great resources that answer this question, but the one that’s been on my mind lately is the Global Nonviolent Action Database, or GNAD, built by the Peace Studies department at Swarthmore College.
Can nonviolent struggle defeat a dictator? This database emphatically says yes

Jan 8, 2025 | wagingnonviolence.org | George Lakey

With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become a dictator, a reasonable question comes up: Can nonviolent struggle defeat a tyrant? There are many great resources that answer this question, but the one that’s been on my mind lately is the Global Nonviolent Action Database, or GNAD, built by the Peace Studies department at Swarthmore College.
How A Strong Messaging Strategy Helped Defeat Brazil’s Bolsonaro

Aug 15, 2024 | popularresistance.org | George Lakey

Above photo: A demonstrator holds signs that read ‘Bolsonaro out’ during a protest against Bolsonaro’s administration on June 19, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Buda Mendes/Getty Images. Pedro Telles helped rally Brazilians against the far right. Here he explains how communications strategies can be used to fight authoritarianism. The Trump phenomenon in the United States has sharp parallels with the powerful right-wing populist movement in Brazil.
How a strong messaging strategy helped defeat Brazil’s Bolsonaro

Aug 14, 2024 | wagingnonviolence.org | George Lakey

Embed from Getty ImagesThis is part of a series of interviews with experienced organizers and movement thinkers on ways to defend and expand democracy amidst the rising authoritarian tide globally. The Trump phenomenon in the United States has sharp parallels with the powerful right-wing populist movement in Brazil.
From apartheid to multi-racial democracy — lessons on defeating authoritarianism from South Africa

Jul 26, 2024 | wagingnonviolence.org | George Lakey

Embed from Getty ImagesThis is part of a series of interviews with experienced organizers and movement thinkers on ways to defend and expand democracy amidst the rising authoritarian tide globally. The recent election in South Africa reminds us that a genuinely free election is still a relatively new thing in that country. Not long ago South Africa was a textbook case of a minority oppressing the majority and using its government to enforce it.
The only antidote to election anxiety is training to confront Trump’s threat

Jul 18, 2024 | nationofchange.org | George Lakey

Breathe deeply. The July 13 shooting attempt to assassinate Donald Trump may be a symptom of desperation in our country. Loners can be symptoms of growing despair. Whether he emerges a victor in November or a defeated candidate claiming he was robbed, movements for justice and peace need to offer something more specific than what they’re presently doing in order to take account of the deepening anxiety around how to deal with Trump.
The only antidote to election anxiety is training to confront Trump’s threat

Jul 17, 2024 | resilience.org | George Lakey

This article was originally published on Waging Nonviolence. No matter the outcome in November, we need training to transform despair into action and to build the kind of solidarity that offers protection. The July 13 shooting attempt to assassinate Donald Trump may be a symptom of desperation in our country. Loners can be symptoms of growing despair.