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Rebel Steps
by Amy & Liz
A podcast about taking political action guided by the concepts of direct action, solidarity, autonomy and mutual aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Free them all! (Defense Committees)
If someone is facing charges of any kind, supporters might form a defense committee, basically a small group of people dedicated to supporting that individual through their trial and, if they serve time, once they are inside. This episode explores anti-fascist political prisoner David Campbell’s...
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Grow the Movement (Onboarding)
With intentional and friendly onboarding, groups can bring in new participants and grow an organization’s capacity. In this episode we explore tactics for onboarding with labor organizer RV, and hear from organizers with Kickstarter United, Outlive Them, and Brooklyn Eviction Defense about their...
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Join the fight against fascism
Amid the flurry of news, it feels impossible to know what to do. We can doom scroll. We can listen to the litany of hot takes. But none of this seems to answer the question, what can we do now? If right now you’re confused about what to do next, you’re not alone! RebelSteps is a member of the...
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Street Action 2 (Take the Streets)
This is the second episode in a two part series on street action. In this episode, I’ll be looking at what happens once you hit the streets, including how to do a basic eye flush and some ways to deal with an arrest. If you haven’t listened yet, go back and check part 1 as well! RebelSteps is a...
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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021
As we round out this historically challenging year, it feels important to take a moment to reflect. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from a bunch of our comrades, many who have appeared on previous episodes and some who are podcasters in the Channel Zero Network. Hope you and your family and...
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Street Action 1: Get Ready
In this two part episode, I’ll be covering some street tactic how tos. This first part will talk about things to do before hitting the street. If you’re a seasoned street activist, I think you’ll still find some interesting information in here. If you’re brand new, you’ll find some great ways to...
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Rent Strike 4: Eviction Defense
As landlords continue to threaten tenants with evictions, newly formed tenants unions and associations as well as community organizations and neighbors will have to move quickly to try and assist vulnerable tenants, both now and in the coming months. So, in this episode, I’ll be looking at…
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Rent Strike 3: Build a Tenants’ Union
Hear from organizers Kat and Daisy of the Ithaca Tenants Union about their campaign to cancel rent as well Ali from Regal Tenants Union and Bushwick-Bedstuy Tenant Coalition. Both these tenants unions are fairly new and have built up mostly during the pandemic. If you’re trying to build up tenant...
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Trailer: An Oral History of the Kickstarter Union
Amy, the producer of Rebel Steps, was part of the historic union drive to create Kickstarter United, the first union in the modern tech industry. Hear the trailer for an oral history project taking you behind the scenes of that campaign. Listen and subscribe at ksru.link. Hosted on Acast. See...
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S2E8: Conclusions
This episode wraps season 2 and looks towards what’s next for the podcast and for our movements. RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments…
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S2E7: Take Care, Give Care (Community Care)
When making season one, almost every person I interviewed brought up avoiding burnout and prioritizing mental health as a crucial part of organizing. With so many experienced activists citing mental health as an important ingredient for success, it felt important to explore this issue as we close...
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Join the Abolitionist Movement with Mariame Kaba
Abolition has been a huge topic in the wake of the uprising sparked by the police murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Calls to defund or abolish the police are now experiencing a surge of interest, in the form of street art, protest signs, op eds, and more. Maybe you’ve found yourself...
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S2E6: Talk It Out (Conflict Resolution)
Anytime people are working together on something they are passionate about, there is bound to be some disagreement. These disagreements can be intense and emotional, especially if people are invested in the project. In this episode, we’ll be exploring some ways to handle conflict. RebelSteps is a...
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Introducing Uprise Daily
This is an episode of a new podcast called Uprise Daily. This podcast collects protest news from around the country. We will be contributing to this project by occasionally doing recordings. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Uprise Daily wherever you get your podcast and follow them on...
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PSA: Jail Support Tips from CZN
Another PSA from CZN about how to support your comrades if they're arrested. Also check out our full episode on jail support at http://rebelsteps.com/jailsupport. -- With protests continuing in cities all over the world, the Channel Zero Network has some reminders on how to support those who have...
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PSA: Street Action Tips from CZN
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, protests are unfolding across the country. As new people are mobilized, we want to share some thoughts on how to stay safe while out in the streets. Remember, this is all a marathon, not a sprint. So take care of yourself and your comrades. Here’s some tips…
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Rent Strike 2: Next Steps
This episode explores what’s happening on the front lines of some rent strikes and looks toward next steps and strategy, from connecting local tenant unions to building a larger movement. Featuring interviews with 3 organizers in New York: Ali Jaffery, Charlie Dulik, and Nicolás Vargas.…
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S2E5: Defend Your Community (Anti-fascism)
Political movements have often faced threats of physical violence from forces of oppression. So, in this episode, I’ll be looking at some ways you can get involved in community self-defense and talking to some folks currently involved in self-defense projects. There’s a trigger warning this...
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Emergency Episode: COVID-19 (Rent Strike Organizing)
Special emergency episode! Today we’ll be looking at how you can participate in a rent strike, step by step. There are lots of calls for a rent strike. We’re not the first and we’re not going to be the last! But we wanted to add our voice because there’s just not a lot of details of how to do…
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S2E4: Tell Your Story Part 2 (Movement Media)
The Mainstream press has always been difficult terrain for leftists, leaving some activists to ignore it altogether and seek an alternative. This alternative is usually building activist news and media sources. This episode explores ways to create alternative media sources. RebelSteps is a member...
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Update: Channel Zero Network Fundraiser and More
Support the Channel Zero Network on Go Fund Me Interview Coffee with Comrades: Episode 73: "Every Countdown Ends at Zero" Interview with Radical People: 26. Take Pride Find David Campbell’s new address and other updates at https://freedavidcampbell.com/ Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero...
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S2E3: Tell Your Story Part 1 (Mainstream Media)
Every public action or event needs media of some kind to succeed. That may look like working with existing press or it might mean making your own media. People need to know why you’re taking action and what you’re asking for. Having good messaging, active communications infrastructure, and…
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S2E2: Include Every Voice Part 2 (Group Structure)
This is part two of group decision making. The first part explored how consensus decision making usually flows and why consensus has become an important part of leftist spaces. In this half, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that arise as well as some solutions groups have experimented…
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S2E1: Include Every Voice Part 1 (Consensus)
One of the toughest things about organizing together is making decisions as a group. There are a lot of things to weigh: Who gets a say in which decisions? What’s the balance between efficiency and inclusion? Listen to this episode to hear about consensus decision making. Rebel Steps is a member…
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S2E0: Introducing Rebel Steps Season 2
Welcome to Rebel Steps Season 2. Working in bigger groups presents some new challenges. How do you care for each other and protect each other in the midst of political struggle? How do you lift up the voices of everyone in your group? How do you work through the inevitable disagreements? Show…
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Update: Free David Campbell
One of our interviewees from Season 1, David Campbell, who you heard in our jail support episode, is being unjustly imprisoned. For more on David’s case and how to support him, go to FreeDavidCampbell.com. Check our Write A Letter episode for more on letter writing and prisoner solidarity. Also,...
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Announcing Season 2
We’re very excited to announce that we’ve begun working on season 2 of Rebel Steps! As we prepare to create this season, we’d love to hear from you. If you tried any of the activities in season 1 and would like to share your experience, please record a message at http://rebelsteps.com/mailbox or...
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S1E7: Be An Organizer 102
This series has offered a collage of ideas to get folks organized. This final episode will give you more to think about as you take the next steps. Hear closing thoughts from our interviewees on ways to move forward. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to...
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S1E6: Jail And Court Support (Repression)
Joining your organization's jail support team means you'll be keeping track of your friends if they are arrested. Hear from some organizers in the MACC's Jail and Court Support Working Group and Legal Working Group about providing support and avoiding pitfalls. Rebel Steps is a member of the...
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S1E5: Support Your Community (Mutual aid)
When people first set out to make a difference, they often gravitate toward charity. Yet charity has existed for eons, and the poor are still poor. Learn about the difference between charity and mutual aid projects. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to...
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S1E4: Join A Team (Cooperation)
We'll need people to work together to build a better world. Joining or starting a group is a way to share skills, pool resources, and build relationships. Hear from two MACC participants about their first time showing up to a new group. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head…
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S1E3: Write A Letter (Solidarity)
Supporting prisoners is an important part of the resistance. One concrete way to offer this support is writing a letter. This episode features interviews with activists doing prisoner support in New York and offers ideas on a few ways to get involved. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero...
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S1E2: Decorate Your Neighborhood (Propaganda)
Street Art may not seem like a political act. But public art has historically been a part of planting the seeds for actions and gathering interest from a community. This episode includes tips for trying your hand at street art and interviews with artists on their own political art. Rebel Steps is…
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S1E1: Be An Organizer (Affinity)
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that the role of organizer or activist is a specialized job. But everyone should be empowered to be an organizer and an activist. In this episode, you'll hear about activists' first steps into activism and get inspired to take your own. Rebel Steps is a…
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S1E0: Introduction to Rebel Steps
Welcome to Rebel Steps. The Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo Freire asked, “What can we do today so that we can do tomorrow what we cannot do today?” This podcast is about that question. Rebel Steps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more...
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Rebel Steps currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Rebel Steps about?
A podcast about taking political action guided by the concepts of direct action, solidarity, autonomy and mutual aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rebel Steps is created and hosted by Amy & Liz.
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