Organizer Chris Dixon Releases New Book on Sustaining Activism for Social Change
Writer and organizer Chris Dixon has released his new book, 'For the Long Haul: How to Stay in the Fight for a Better World.' The book serves as a practical guide for both new and long-time activists, addressing the challenges of sustaining political commitments over extended periods. Dixon's work is informed by extensive travel across North America, where he interviewed grassroots organizers about their experiences, successes, and struggles. His previous book, 'Another Politics: Talking Across Today’s Transformative Movements,' published in 2014, focused on anti-authoritarian organizers and movements from the 2000s and early 2010s, including migrant justice, prison abolitionism, and Occupy Wall Street. The new book aims to provide insights into how individuals can maintain their engagement in social and political struggles, especially in the face of overwhelming circumstances and potential burnout. Dixon emphasizes the importance of collective care practices, expansive organizing, and persistent fighting.
