We Won't Take Risks Alone. Our Relationships Make a Better World Possible.

Tenant unions can teach us to strategize “with every lever that we have,” says Tracy Rosenthal.

Episode 1 of the Movement Memos podcast, hosted by Truthout, titled "We Won't Take Risks Alone. Our Relationships Make a Better World Possible." was published on February 6, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.

February 6, 2025 ·62m · Movement Memos

Summary

“Our power comes from knowing who's around us, from trusting who's around us, and from strategizing with every lever that we have,” says tenant organizer and Abolish Rent co-author Tracy Rosenthal. In this episode, Rosenthal and their co-author Leonardo Vilchi talk with Kelly about what rent strikes and tenant unions can teach us about the work of collective survival in this moment. Music: Son Monarcas, Isobel O'Connor, and David Celeste You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/series/movement-memos/ If you would like to support the show, you can donate here: bit.ly/TODonate If you would like to receive Truthout's newsletter, please sign up: bit.ly/TOnewsletter

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