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Rebel Steps

A podcast about taking political action guided by the concepts of direct action, solidarity, autonomy and mutual aid.

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Free them all! (Defense Committees) from 2021-04-20T01:47:19

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 se...

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Grow the Movement (Onboarding) from 2021-02-23T01:50:43

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...

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Join the fight against fascism from 2021-01-15T02:06:37

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? ...

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Street Action 2 (Take the Streets) from 2021-01-08T02:06:14

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 t...

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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 from 2020-12-23T01:08:07

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 pre...

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Street Action 1: Get Ready from 2020-11-03T03:55:12

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’l...

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Rent Strike 4: Eviction Defense from 2020-10-22T01:33:53

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 assis...

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Rent Strike 3: Build a Tenants’ Union from 2020-09-29T23:46:27

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 ...

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Trailer: An Oral History of the Kickstarter Union from 2020-09-22T00:20:59

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...

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S2E8: Conclusions from 2020-08-24T01:27:41

This episode wraps season 2 and looks towards what’s next for the podcast and for our movements.


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S2E7: Take Care, Give Care (Community Care) from 2020-07-21T01:47:18

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 citi...

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Join the Abolitionist Movement with Mariame Kaba from 2020-06-24T01:12:59

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 o...

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S2E6: Talk It Out (Conflict Resolution) from 2020-06-16T20:13:04

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 inv...

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Introducing Uprise Daily from 2020-06-07T23:55:09

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 ...

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PSA: Jail Support Tips from CZN from 2020-06-05T17:34:31

Another PSA from CZN about how to support your comrades if they're arrested. Also check out our full episode on jail support atListen

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Rent Strike 2: Next Steps from 2020-05-12T00:58:45

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. Featur...

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Rent Strike 2: Next Steps from 2020-05-12T00:58:45

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. Featur...

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S2E5: Defend Your Community (Anti-fascism) from 2020-04-02T01:18:30

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 ...

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Emergency Episode: COVID-19 (Rent Strike Organizing) from 2020-03-23T12:51:40

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...

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S2E4: Tell Your Story Part 2 (Movement Media) from 2020-02-27T01:08:33

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 an...

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Update: Channel Zero Network Fundraiser and More from 2020-02-24T03:11:47

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S2E3: Tell Your Story Part 1 (Mainstream Media) from 2020-02-13T02:06:54

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 act...

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S2E2: Include Every Voice Part 2 (Group Structure) from 2020-01-30T01:20:45

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’...

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S2E1: Include Every Voice Part 1 (Consensus) from 2020-01-16T01:48:13

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 ...

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S2E0: Introducing Rebel Steps Season 2 from 2019-12-19T02:03:13

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...

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Update: Free David Campbell from 2019-10-28T09:00:35

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 toListen

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Announcing Season 2 from 2019-01-05T21:41:29

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 a...

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S1E7: Be An Organizer 102 from 2018-06-28T03:09:39

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...

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S1E6: Jail And Court Support (Repression) from 2018-06-28T03:06:46

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...

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S1E5: Support Your Community (Mutual aid) from 2018-06-28T03:06:15

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...

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S1E4: Join A Team (Cooperation) from 2018-06-28T03:04:59

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 t...

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S1E3: Write A Letter (Solidarity) from 2018-06-28T03:03:12

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...

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S1E2: Decorate Your Neighborhood (Propaganda) from 2018-06-28T03:03:01

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 fo...

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S1E1: Be An Organizer (Affinity) from 2018-06-28T03:02:33

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 h...

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S1E0: Introduction to Rebel Steps from 2018-05-21T03:00:11

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....

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