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What makes for successful social movements?

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George Lakey reflects on what we are trying to do when we organise for change.

Here he argues that successful social movements include advocates, helpers, organisers and rebels in equal measure.

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A breath of fresh air for those of us suffering in bureaucratic branch meetings and GCs!

This article was originally published by openDemocracy on Wed 9 Mar 2016. Read the original here.

What role were you born to play in social change?

Successful social movements include advocates, helpers, organizers and rebels in equal measure.

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